MSC CRUISES TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS TITLE SPONSOR OF THREE 2027 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ GRAND PRIX RACES

London, UK - Monday 21 September 2026 - MSC Cruises has announced it will be the proud title sponsor of three 2027 FIA Formula One World Championship™ Grand Prix races next year - FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2027, FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX and FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE PORTUGAL 2027.

For the second consecutive year, MSC Cruises will serve as the title sponsor of three races during the Formula 1® season, further strengthening the cruise line's longstanding relationship with the world's premier motorsport series, built on shared values of teamwork, precision and innovation.

The three newly announced title sponsorships build on MSC Cruises' existing trackside branding and hospitality activations as part of the long-established global partnership, first established in 2022 and extending through to 2030.

Throughout the 2027 season, branding from both brands within MSC Group's Cruise Division, MSC Cruises and luxury ocean travel brand Explora Journeys, will be featured across a selection of Formula 1® Grand Prix, bringing the two brands to fans around the world.

BELGIUM - FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2027

Held from 23-25 July, 2027, the MSC CRUISES BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2027 brings the thrill of Formula 1® to the forests of the Belgian Ardennes. The circuit de Spa-Francorchamps sits spans 7.004 kilometres and is one of the longest, most demanding track on the Formula 1® calendar.

PORTUGAL - FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE PORTUGAL 2027

Taking place from 18-20 June, 2027, the FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE PORTUGAL 2027 sees the return of Formula 1 to Portugal after a brief hiatus. The circuit, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, located in the picturesque Algarve region, is known for its technical challenges and dramatic elevation changes, making it a key venue for the sport.

TÜRKİYE - FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES TURKISH GRAND PRIX 2027

The FORMULA 1 TURKISH GRAND PRIX is making a comeback to the F1 calendar from 1-3 October, in a new five-year deal starting from 2027. Istanbul Park, which is around 45 kilometres away from Istanbul, first welcomed F1 in 2005 and its iconic counterclockwise circuit spanning 5.33 km has hosted nine Grands Prix in total, pushing drivers and cars to their limits.

For more information about the partnership, visit: F1® Events for Grands Prix in 2026 | MSC Cruises