FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
Thu 22 Mar – Sun 25 Mar 2018
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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA
First Grand Prix Get ready to step into the transformed Albert 1996 Number of Laps Park for the Australian Grand Prix where you 58 can immerse yourself in Australian culture both Circuit Length 5.303km in and outside the circuit...
Scattered with cobbled sidewalks and roads, Melbourne’s city center is a perfect place to stroll and find coffee shops, unique shopping, beautiful street art and more. Stop by the Queen Victoria Markets to find anything from local arts and crafts to beautiful vintage fashion. This city on the sea also includes famous eateries from around the world. Book in advance for Attica, one of the world’s 50 best restaurants, or wander down the street to find food trucks and local eateries.
No trip to Melbourne is complete without taking a trip to the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground). An institution of Australian sport, the venue was first built in 1853 and is currently the Southern Hemisphere’s largest stadium. Within walking distance of the city center, the MCG is also home to the National Sports Museum. As you plan your trip to the Australian Grand Prix, be sure you include F1® Experiences to help you explore Melbourne!
Attend the 2018 Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit with F1® Experiences, the Official Ticket & Travel Program of Formula 1®, with access including driver meet-and-greets, Paddock Club™ Party, Exclusive Pit Lane Walks and more! FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
STARTER
Race Access Witness the Australian Grand Prix from the 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Schumacher Grandstand where you’ll see cars Schumacher Grandstand fly through Turn 15 and barrel down the short straight.
INCLUSIONS
THURSDAY Drive the Track Tour • Starting Grid Photo with Race Trophy •
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1® Access Annual Pass • F1® Experiences Gifts • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
TROPHY
Race Access Situated between the circuit’s final two turns, 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location the Prost Grandstand looks towards the Main Prost Grandstand Straight where you will witness all the exciting action unfold!
INCLUSIONS
ONE - DAY ACCESS F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk •
THURSDAY Drive the Track Tour • Starting Grid Photo with Race Trophy •
FRIDAY Paddock Club Party with F1® Legend or Current Driver • Insider Access to the F1® Paddock • Podium Photo Opportunity •
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1® Access Annual Pass • F1® Experiences Gifts • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
HERO
Race Access Fangio Grandstand has prime views along the 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Main Straight, allowing fans to take full advan- Fangio Grandstand tage of all the weekend’s of racing action from every angle.
INCLUSIONS
ONE - DAY ACCESS F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk •
THURSDAY Drive the Track Tour • Starting Grid Photo with Race Trophy •
FRIDAY F1® Paddock Club Party with F1® Legend or Current Driver • Insider Access to the F1® Paddock • Podium Photo Opportunity •
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1® Access Annual Pass • F1® Experiences Gifts • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PREMIER
Race Access Enjoy the famed Formula One Paddock Club™ 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location hospitality on Friday, plus your Prost Grand- Friday - Formula One Paddock Club™ Saturday & Sunday Prost Grandstand stand seat on SaturdaySOLD and Sunday. OUT INCLUSIONS
ONE - DAY ACCESS F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk •
FRIDAY Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club™ Access to Formula One Paddock Club™ Hospitality Paddock Club™ Pit Lane Walks Guided Paddock Access
SATURDAY & SUNDAY Ticket to Prost Grandstand
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1® Access Annual Pass • F1® Experiences Gifts • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
CHAMPION
Race Access Views from the Champions Club include the 2- or 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location thrilling Turns 1 & 2, where drivers will be Champions Club in Brabham Skyboxes speeding past while you enjoy the premium hospitality.
INCLUSIONS
DAILY Ticket to the Champions Club
ONE - DAY ACCESS F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk •
SATURDAY OR SUNDAY Guided Paddock Access F1® Executive Q&A •
SATURDAY Appearance by Mark Webber
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS F1® Access Annual Pass • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PADDOCK CLUB
Race Access The finest way to enjoy a Grand Prix is inside 2- or 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location the Formula One Paddock Club™ with expert Formula One Paddock Club™ views including the rooftop tiered viewing deck, view of theSOLD Main Straight, and more! OUT INCLUSIONS
DAILY Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club™ Access to Formula One Paddock Club™ Hospitality Paddock Club™ Pit Lane Walks
EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS Pair of Ear Plugs 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program VIP Parking • One per four packages purchased
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
LEGEND
Race Access Enjoy the urban oasis of the Formula One Pad- 2- or 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location dock Club™ all weekend long with exclusive Formula One Paddock Club™ access throughoutSOLD the Grand Prix. OUT INCLUSIONS
DAILY EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club™ F1® Access Annual Pass • Access to Formula One Paddock Club™ Hospitality Paddock Club™ F1® Experiences Gifts • Pit Lane Walks F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program ONE DAY ACCESS VIP Parking F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk • • One per four packages purchased Paddock Pass• • Friday, Saturday or Sunday • Exclusive to F1® Experiences
SATURDAY Private Podium Visit•
SUNDAY Podium Ceremony Access •
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
ULTIMATE LEGEND
Race Access Feel the thrill of the circuit with a ride in the F1® 3-Day Race Ticket Seat Location Experiences’ two-seater car while guests also Formula One Paddock Club™ enjoy the luxuries of the Formula One Paddock Club™... the closest you can get to F1.
INCLUSIONS
DAILY TWO-SEATER CAR RIDE• Ticket to the Formula One Paddock Club™ 2 Laps Around the Track Paddock Club™ Pit Lane Walks 2 Paddock Passes for Friday, Saturday and Sunday Access to Two-Seater Lounge in Garage • Commemorative Souvenir Access to F1® Experiences Hospitality Unit in Paddock • Photo & Video Footage of your Ride Experience
*Subject to rider restrictions ONE DAY ACCESS F1® VIP Access to the Melbourne Walk • EXCLUSIVE EXTRAS SATURDAY F1® Access Annual Pass • Private Podium Visit• F1® Experiences Gifts • F1® Experiences Lanyard & Ticket Sleeve • SUNDAY 2018 Australian Grand Prix Race Program Podium Ceremony Access • VIP Parking Option to Watch Race Live from F1® Experiences Garage • • One per four packages purchased
• Exclusive to F1® Experiences
*Event access & appearances are subject to change 8
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SEATING CHART
STARTER CHAMPION SCHUMACHER GRANDSTAND CHAMPIONS CLUB IN THE BRABHAM SKYBOX Uncovered - Seat-Back Covered - Hospitality - Covered - Seat-Back
TROPHY PADDOCK CLUB PROST GRANDSTAND PADDOCK CLUB™ Uncovered - Seat-Back Covered - Hospitality
HERO LEGEND FANGIO GRANDSTAND PADDOCK CLUB™ Uncovered - Seat-Back Covered - Hospitality
PREMIER ULTIMATE LEGEND PADDOCK CLUB™ & PROST GRANDSTAND PADDOCK CLUB™ Covered - Hospitality & Uncovered - Seat-Back Covered - Hospitality
*Event access & appearances are subject to change FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
TWO - SEATER CAR RIDE Included in Ultimate Legend Packages
Live it, breathe it, experience it. Strap yourself in for an unforgettable memory by taking two laps around the track. Become an F1® star for a day in F1 Experiences custom-built two-seater Formula 1® car. Driven by a knowledgeable F1 driver and reaching speeds of up to 270km/h, this experience of a lifetime will also give you an exciting insight into how an F1 garage works from the hands of professional engineers. Don’t miss your chance to experience F1 like never before!
RESTRICTIONS
MUST BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE
MUST BE LESS THAN 1.83M TALL (6FT) “This is the way to MUST BE MORE THAN 1.58M TALL (5FT 2IN) Experience F1! [ I ] hope MAXIMUM WEIGHT IS 88KG (194LBS) to do another one this year!“ - B.M. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PODIUM CEREMONY ACCESS Included in Ultimate Legend & Legend Packages
Exclusive Podium Ceremony Access takes you as close as possible to the trophy presentation ceremony.
INCLUSIONS
VIEWING AREA Premium viewing area of the podium and trophy presentation ceremony at the end of the race
LOCATION In front of the public access and behind only media personnel
“We saw everything up close and personal, and the F1 Experiences went above and beyond.“ - D.B. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PRIVATE PODIUM VISIT Included in Ultimate Legend & Legend Packages
Enjoy a private visit to the famed F1® podium where guests can celebrate atop of the home of race winners.
INCLUSIONS
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Take a photo atop of the famed F1® podium to keep as a memory for a lifetime
“...Thanks again for an unforgettable weekend.“ - S.K. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
ONE - DAY PADDOCK PASS Included in Legend Packages
Enjoy one, full-day of access to the exciting Formula 1® Paddock where you can explore the highly-coveted ground home to drivers and the famous alike.
INCLUSIONS
ONE - DAY ACCESS Available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Day will be determined based on availability
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS Previous guests have met drivers, team owners, Formula 1® CEO Chase Carey and more!
UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Only available to Legend Ticket Package holders “Thanks to F1 Experiences for giving us the chance to meet our hometown hero!! Best day EVER!“ - S.D. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
GUIDED PADDOCK ACCESS Included in Paddock Club, Champion & Premier Packages
Enjoy a guided tour of the renowned Formula 1® Paddock with an F1® Experiences staff member.
INCLUSIONS
PERSONALIZED TOUR Customized to focus on teams or areas your group wants to see
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS Previous guests have met drivers, team owners, Formula 1® CEO Chase Carey and more!
UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Only available to select F1® Experiences package holders “Getting closer to the paddock and the teams was simply amazing.“ - I .Y. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PADDOCK CLUB PARTY Included in Hero & Trophy Packages
Hosted inside the famous Formula One Paddock Club™, you will revel in sophisticated elegance with F1® Experiences’ Paddock Club™ Party.
INCLUSIONS
CELEBRITY MEET-AND-GREETS Previous meet-and-greets have included Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, Esteban Ocon, Romain Grosjean and more!
GOURMET CUISINE Gourmet cuisine prepared by the world-renowned Paddock Club chefs
BEVERAGES Open bar of beer, wine and more throughout “We were extremely the evening delighted and impressed
PADDOCK CLUB™ HOSPITALITY with the evening of the Hostesses, servers and exciting elements Paddock Party. Simply inside the Paddock Club unforgettable!” - M.O. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
INSIDER ACCESS TO THE F1® PADDOCK Included in Hero & Trophy Packages
The most coveted stretch of concrete you will find during an F1® race weekend, experience the exclusivity of Paddock access during your complete Paddock tour.
POSSIBLE TOUR STOPS
PIRELLI TYRE CENTER The Pirelli team will guide you through the fascinating technology of F1® tyres
FIA SAFETY CAR GARAGE A close-up view of the FIA Safety Car with driver Bernd Maylander
F1® TEAM GARAGE Immerse yourself in the heart of the action as teams prepare for Saturday’s qualifying “I had an amazing time, this tour was one of the MEDIA CENTER Inside look at the media center and driver responsibilities highlights and a great by FOM Operations Manager, Christian Pollhammer way to kick off the weekend.“ - D.D. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
PODIUM PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Included in Hero & Trophy Packages
Stop on top of the famous podium where many champions have stood for a photo opportunity during Insider Access to the F1® Paddock.
INCLUSIONS
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Taken by an F1® Experiences team member to be emailed out after the event for your personal use
“We had a terrific time, and can’t wait for next year already.“ - T.D. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
DRIVE THE TRACK TOUR Included in Hero, Trophy & Starter Packages
Accompanied by F1® experts, our Drive the Track Tour is an exciting opportunity to ride around the circuit and see the track from the drivers’ point of view.
INCLUSIONS
EXPERT LED TOUR Tour given on a drivers’ flatbed or similar vehicle
TRACK EXPERIENCE Feel the turns and undulations of each corner while embracing the unique views around the track. Previous guests have seen drivers studying the track.
“Thanks again for all your help in organising the best experience of our lives!!“ - J.A. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
STARTING GRID PHOTO WITH TROPHY Included in Hero, Trophy & Starter Packages
Enjoy a photo opportunity on the starting grid with the race trophy during your Thursday evening events. This iconic location will be a photo that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.
INCLUSIONS
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY Taken by an F1® Experiences team member to be emailed out after the event for your personal use
“I truly had the most amazing weekend and thoroughly enjoyed every part of it.“ - T.K. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
VIP ACCESS TO THE MELBOURNE WALK Included in All Packages
The Melbourne Walk hosts F1® drivers and teams as they walk into the circuit, the perfect place for fans to get autographs, photos, and shake hands with their favorite F1 Driver.
EVENT ACCESS
UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS Exclusive VIP area on the Melbourne Walk
ONE - DAY ACCESS Available Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Day will be determined based on availability FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
GLAMOUR ON THE GRID Available as an a la carte item
Date Kick off the season and the weekend in style at Wednesday, March 21, 2018 the Glamour on the Grid, Melbourne’s premium social event for the Australian Grand Prix.
Event Access
PREMIUM HOSPITALITY Open bars and Hors d’oeuvres
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 2016 entertainment included R&B singers Mario & Mayer.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES Enjoy interactive photo opportunities along the pit lane. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
FORMULA ONE PADDOCK CLUB™
Guests will receive daily access to the prestigious Formula One Paddock Club™ with unmatched food options, open bars and daily pit lane walks. Located above pit lane, enjoy driver appearances and interviews throughout the weekend.
INCLUSIONS
Privileged Viewing Position of the Race
Morning Refreshments Upon Arrival
Four Course Gourmet Dining
An Open Wine & Champagne Bar
Driver Interview
Music Entertainment “We enjoyed the program and it was a very good experience.... congrats to you and your team on an excellent job.” - C.U. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
CHAMPIONS CLUB BY F1® EXPERIENCES
Enjoy luxury and elegance during the Grand Prix by watching the race with premium hospitality, unresricted views and gourmet food and beverages throughout your race weekend.
INCLUSIONS
Premium Race Views With spectacular views of Turns 1 & 2, you’ll witness all the action from the covered seats in the Brabham Skybox.
Mixed Drinks, Beer, Wine, Champagne & Soft Drinks
Daily Continental Breakfast, Gourmet Lunch & Dessert
Covered to Protect from Inclement Weather
Appearance by Mark Webber
F1® Executive Q&A Saturday or Sunday “F1 Experiences did a fantastic job; I am looking forward to more!” -K.B. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
MARK WEBBER
World Championship Born in Queanbeyan, Australia in 1976, Mark Webber dominated the local 2015 racing circuits as a teenager. Knowing that he wanted to join the F1® ranks, First Win 2009 German Grand Prix Webber packed up and moved to compete in higher race classes and reach his goal. After moving to the UK in 1995, Webber’s racing career took off like Nationality Australian a bullet. He partnered with Paul Stoddart, a fellow Australian and eventual Date of Birth F1 team owner, to compete in Formula 3000. 27 August 1976
After his remarkable speed and success in the Formula 3000 series, Webber had his debut into F1 with Minardi in 2002. He scored the team their first points in three years and then moved to the newly rejuvenated Jaguar Racing, where he was the lead driver for two years. It wasn’t until he joined Red Bull Racing that Webber took his first win at the 2009 German Grand Prix after finishing second in China, Turkey and Great Britain. Throughout his F1 career, Webber achieved nine wins, 36 podiums and 11 pole positions. He was a major factor in Red Bull Racing’s four consecutive Constructors’ World Championships.
Even with all the success, Webber felt the need for a new challenge. Hanging up his F1 helmet at the end of the 2013 season, he entered the World Endurance series and capped his racing career with a championship in 2015 driving alongside Timo Bernhard and Brendon Hartley. Mark Webber has cemented himself as not only an F1 legend but a legend throughout all of motorsport. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
THE LANGHAM
CROWNE PLAZA
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
ACCOMMODATION MAP
THE LANGHAM HOTEL
4KM FROM CIRCUIT 4 - Stars
CROWNE PLAZA
4KM FROM CIRCUIT 4 - Stars FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
THE LANGHAM HOTEL
Hotel Rating Delightfully intimate interiors, genuine and 4 Stars Check-in/Check-out personalized service, exciting epicurean Thursday 22 Mar - Monday 26 Mar adventures; The Langham, Melbourne is all this Distance from the Circuit 4 km and more. Transportation Included to/from the circuit
Immaculately furnished rooms and suites are designed for the discerning. Each window is framed by a magnificent view of the Yarra River or the city skyline.
Unforgettable dining experiences with an element of theatre at Melba. Stylish afternoon tea by day, exhilarating cocktails at night at Aria Bar and Lounge. The Langham, Melbourne features a diverse selection to thrill even refined palates.
Chuan Spa is a holistic wellness sanctuary that offers body treatments, massages, and facials that are inspired by the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
CROWNE PLAZA
Hotel Rating Experience the vibrancy and eclectic culture 4 Stars Check-in/Check-out for which Melbourne is renowned with central Thursday 22 Mar - Monday 26 Mar accommodations near Melbourne CBD by Distance from the Circuit 4 km staying at the Crowne Plaza. Transportation Included to/from the circuit
Crowne Plaza Melbourne is ideally located on the Yarra River, only steps away from the restaurants and bars of the South Wharf precinct, CBD shopping, and South Melbourne with its popular cafes and markets. The hotel is also located close to trains and taxi ranks and is within the free- tram zone, making it easy for guests to travel around the city.
Enjoy a variety of food and drink options throughout the day, from fine dining to lighter meals at the full-service, on-site restaurant and lounge. FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
Thu 22 Mar – Sun 25 Mar 2018
FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
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