Last year, we were delighted once again to be an Official On-Seller for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Of course, Spectate was there, watching all the racing action from our very own hospitality suite.
Last year, we welcomed over 200 clients throughout premium seats including the North Grandstand, which wraps around Turn 5 where Verstappen overtook Hamilton back in 2021. Perhaps the most spectacular way to watch the race was from our sold-out hospitality suite in the Marina Grandstand, where we welcomed 40 guests. Across three days, they enjoyed an all-inclusive mix of culinary delights, with live cooking stations and premium beverages - including the famous Spectate Spritz cocktail! The Suite also boasted unrivalled balcony views across the track and superyacht-packed marina. What's more, guests had instant access to top areas of the circuit, including the Pit Lane Walk, all Oasis areas and the F1 Fanzone.
After all the exhilarating sunset racing action concluded, it was Max Verstappen that came out on top yet again, claiming victory number 15 of the 2022 season. Yas Marina always hosts an emotional season-finale – but Sebastian Vettel’s retirement brought an extra layer of poignancy to the 2022 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We were privileged to see the four-time champion perform donuts on the grid at the end of his last race in F1. Danke Seb!
“A truly flawless, incredible experience at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. We had phenomenal seats for the racing, flawless transport and our Spectate contacts Alex and Simon were on hand 24/7. Looking forward to next year! Thank you Spectate.” Daniel
"We went to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and got main grandstand tickets with hospitality. The seats were brilliant, right opposite the Mercedes pits and podium! Spectate organised a talk by Damon Hill which was great, plus they organised extra activities whilst we were in Abu Dhabi for the weekend. Excellent!" Julie
We also had the honour of introducing the legend that is Damon Hill to the stage, at our inaugural Spectate Brunch. This was a fantastic opportunity to interact with a legendary figure in the sport and to soak up the excitement in the lead up to the race, plus there were plenty of photographs and autographs to be had!
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“My first F1 experience was unforgettable. Spectate arranged everything from start to finish and nothing was too much trouble. Simon and Alex were very efficient, professional, and organised. The seats, atmosphere, and hospitality were fantastic, with the added surprise of Sunday brunch with Damon Hill! I can’t recommend Spectate enough for bespoke sporting trips and will definitely be booking with them again.” Jalma
After a thrilling race, we celebrated with fireworks, concerts and parties. The weekend's entertainment line-up was impressive, with Usher, Swedish House Mafia and Kendrick Lamar all taking to Yasalam Stage.
Away from the circuit, our clients experienced the very best Abu Dhabi has to offer. A definite ‘must-see’ for any explorer is the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which at sunset truly is a wonderful sight. We also recommend riding the fastest roller coaster in the world at Ferrari World and seeing all of the pieces at the Louvre Museum.
So, from humble beginnings in the Formula One world, we've gone to having our very own hospitality suite, and introducing the legend that is Damon Hill to the stage. All the planning and the man-hours really made this trip and a huge thanks to our fantastic suppliers at the Yas Marina Circuit - The Meeting Place of Champions.
Following last year’s success and all of our glowing client reviews, we’re going even bigger and better this year! Along with the platinum hospitality suite in the Marina Grandstand, you can look forward to an exclusive pre-race brunch with another Formula One celebrity. We cannot wait to come back and do it all again for the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix!