Getting into its third 12 months of racing across the Laborious Rock Stadium – the house of the Miami Dolphins NFL staff – the ‘Grand Tour Expertise’ permits for 3 totally different views of on-track F1 and assist race motion.
Spectators will be capable of select the grandstand they want to watch Sunday’s race from, and there will probably be an choice to expertise two totally different views of the circuit from various grandstands on each Friday and Saturday for the apply and qualifying classes.
The three choices accessible would be the motion initially at Flip 1 Grandstand, the high-speed left-hander on the Marina Grandstands and the overtaking zone on the finish of the again straight, seen from the AutoNation Grandstand at Flip 18.
Ticket holders additionally get to expertise the overall admission Miami Campus, which incorporates entry to the 300 stage of Laborious Rock Stadium to have the ability to view the F1 Paddock’s staff village.
A view of the paddock within the Laborious Rock stadium
Photograph by: Alexander Trienitz / Motorsport Images
“I do not suppose we are the first circuit to do it, but it surely was an thought to create some alternatives for followers to expertise three totally different grandstands on three totally different days,” mentioned Tom Garfinkel, the Miami GP’s managing associate in addition to president and CEO of the Dolphins and the stadium. “We’re asserting the total assist collection line up quickly [F1 Academy was the first to be confirmed this week], so we’re enthusiastic about that too.
“We wish to lay down as a lot rubber on the observe as we are able to and supply extra racing for followers. So, I believe that’ll be slightly totally different subsequent 12 months. That’ll be thrilling.”
One other change for this season’s NFL season was the Dolphins organisation utilizing its F1 garages for gameday premium hospitality experiences, referred to as the MIA Storage Tailgate.
Miami F1 Storage Tailgate Expertise on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome
Photograph by: Charles Bradley
Every 1,600 sq. foot, air-conditioned storage consists of lined parking for automobiles and house for 50 folks. The Paddock Membership constructing can also be getting used for pre- and post-game hospitality.
“The constructing was purpose-built for the Method 1 race weekend,” added Garfinkel. “However then the thought is, how can we capitalise on having this asset the remainder of the 12 months?
“I take into consideration issues from a really fan-centric viewpoint – can we offer them that they do not get different locations?
“Tailgating in the USA is a phenomenon, it is nearly as a lot part of coming to the sport as being within the stadium for a lot of followers. And to have the ability to try this indoors in an air-conditioned atmosphere, when it is scorching out, it is type of particular.
Miami F1 Storage Tailgate Expertise on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome
Photograph by: Charles Bradley
“Whenever you see the garages getting used, it is like the last word VIP tailgate expertise, as a result of there is a grill, you could have a bartender, you could have couches with a TV, there is a retailer the place you may get marinated meats to {cook} in your grill, or we are able to have somebody {cook} them for you.
“It’s extremely bespoke. It is air conditioned, since you’re within the storage. So as an alternative of all the oldsters with their tents tailgating the place it is scorching on the market, the thought is that you may be on this on this premium atmosphere.
Miami F1 Storage Tailgate Expertise on the Miami Worldwide Autodrome
Photograph by: Charles Bradley
“Then we’re additionally utilizing the Paddock Membership to for our season ticket members, we have created a members lounge that is unique to them. And once more, it is an amazing air-conditioned house.
“So, it’s a enjoyable approach of discovering inventive methods to make use of our belongings to create worth for each other.”