Formula 1® launches F1 Experiences™ ahead of 2017 season opener

LONDON, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Formula 1 today announces the launch of F1 Experiences™, the organisation's Official Ticket and Travel Package Programme.

F1 Experiences™ will provide fans with benefits and access not available anywhere else. For the first time, fans will have the opportunity to access unique Formula 1 race weekend experiences, from touring the track and walking the pit lane to meeting legends of the sport and the race stars of tomorrow competing in racing series such as F2™, GP3 and Porsche Super Cup.

Race tickets, VIP Hospitality and premium hotels will also be offered as part of these exclusive packages.

F1 Experiences™ will offer a range of price points, ensuring that fans at every level are given the chance to experience a full weekend of thrilling insights into this high-octane sport.

Typical Formula 1 packages will include:

• Carefully selected Grandstand seats, hospitality or VIP access to the world famous Formula One Paddock Club™
• Privileged access to the circuits including expert guided bus tours on the tracks themselves
• Formula 1 Paddock tours
• Exclusive welcome parties with racing legends past and present
• Dedicated tours of the Support Race Paddock
• Expert hosts giving unique insights into the Formula 1 race weekend
• Best available hotels
• Daily dedicated transfers direct into the circuits
• Exclusive merchandise and premiums

Managing Director, Commercial Operations, Sean Bratches said:

"The launch of F1 Experiences offers Formula 1 fans a fantastic opportunity to get closer to the action both on and off the track.

"We want people to experience the thrill of this exhilarating sport and that is what the F1 Experience programme will deliver."

Formula 1 has partnered with QuintEvents, a leader in sport events travel, to deliver these unique experiences.

President of QuintEvents, Brian Ruede said:

"Through this partnership, we will deliver the new gold standard in fan engagement for a truly global audience."

"We have an intimate understanding of what corporate and individual fans want to see and do when they go to a Formula 1 race.

"QuintEvents' role is to bundle the unique experiences of each circuit, along with travel requirements, into multiple package tiers and make it easy for customers to access them."

F1 Experiences™ guarantees a secure purchasing platform that gives fans exclusive, hassle-free access to buy packages with fixed pricing.

Packages, which start at approximately $700, will be available for purchase on March 23^rd from the official Formula 1 website: www.F1Experiences.com.

Notes to editors:

About Formula 1
Formula 1 began in 1950 and is the world's most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world's most popular annual sporting series. In 2016 it was watched by 400 million unique television viewers from over 200 territories.

The 2017 FIA Formula One World Championship(^TM) will run from March to November spanning 20 races in 20 countries across five continents. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1, and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship(^TM).

Formula 1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

For more information on Formula 1 visit: www.formula1.com.

About QuintEvents
QuintEvents delivers high impact official experience packages with unmatched access and exclusive perks to over 100 events around the world. QuintEvents is the only event company with official relationships with some of the world's most prestigious event organizers, including the NBA All-Star Game, Pro Football Hall of Fame events including the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby®, Breeders' Cup®, Belmont Stakes, Circuit of The Americas™, MotoGP VIP Village™, UFC®, College Football Playoff, Barrett-Jackson Auto Auctions, The Players® Championship and more.

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SOURCE QuintEvents