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In October 2023, American Express and Formula 1 announced a partnership for the next few years that will make American Express the official payment partner of F1 in the Americas region.
American Express and Formula 1
The partnership covers Grand Prix events in Austin, Mexico City, São Paulo, Las Vegas, Miami and Montreal.
American Express will also support the F1 Academy, the racing series dedicated to women, aimed at increasing opportunities for women in the world of motorsport.
As part of this partnership, American Express cardholders can enjoy exclusive benefits such as :
- Access to exclusive pre-sale tickets;
- Access to the Trackside Lounge, a trackside area with a view of the starting grid and podium;
- Amex Race Radio, which broadcasts live commentary on the race;
- Access to the F1 Fan Zone with activities, photo opportunities and more.
“The F1 fan base and viewership has grown exponentially over the past several years, so we are thrilled to bring the exclusive access and unique experiences that American Express is known for to our Card Members and racing fans. The addition of F1 to our global portfolio of partnerships helps us continue to create meaningful value for our customers, in the areas they’re most passionate about.” – Elizabeth Rutledge, Chief Marketing Officer, American Express
This partnership adds to the American Express sponsorship portfolio, which is already present in other spheres such as basketball, tennis (such as the US Open), golf, music, shows (the Avant-première program comes to mind) and much more.
Where will the Grand Prix be held in 2024?
In 2024, Grand Prix events will be held in every corner of the globe. Here’s where the races will take place this year:
| Date | Grand Prix | Location |
| March 2, 2024 | Bahrain Grand Prix | Sakhir, Bahrain |
| March 9, 2024 | Saudi Arabian Grand Prix | Djeddah, Saudi Arabia |
| March 24, 2024 | Australian Grand Prix | Melbourne, Australia |
| April 7, 2024 | Japanese Grand Prix | Suzuka, Japan |
| April 21, 2024 | Chinese Grand Prix | Shanghai, China |
| May 5, 2024 | Miami Grand Prix | Miami Gardens, United States |
| May 19, 2024 | Emilia Romagna Grand Prix | Imola, Italy |
| May 26, 2024 | Monaco Grand Prix | Monaco, Monaco |
| June 9, 2024 | Canadian Grand Prix | Montreal, Canada |
| June 23, 2024 | Spanish Grand Prix | Barcelona, Spain |
| June 30, 2024 | Austrian Grand Prix | Spielberg, Austria |
| July 7, 2024 | British Grand Prix | Silverstone, United Kingdom |
| July 21, 2024 | Hungarian Grand Prix | Budapest, Hungary |
| July 28, 2024 | Belgian Grand Prix | Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium |
| August 25, 2024 | Dutch Grand Prix | Zandvoort, Netherlands |
| September 1, 2024 | Italian Grand Prix | Monza, Italy |
| September 15, 2024 | Azerbaijan Grand Prix | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| September 22, 2024 | Singapore Grand Prix | Marina Bay, Singapore |
| October 20, 2024 | United States Grand Prix | Austin, United States |
| October 27, 2024 | Mexico City Grand Prix | Mexico City, Mexico |
| November 3, 2024 | São Paulo Grand Prix | São Paulo, Brazil |
| November 23, 2024 | Las Vegas Grand Prix | Las Vegas, United States |
| December 1, 2024 | Qatar Grand Prix | Lusail, Qatar |
| December 8, 2024 | Abu Dhabi Grand Prix | Yas Marina, United Arab Emirates |
Bottom Line
This type of partnership is of great importance to F1 fans taking part in the Grands Prix in America.
American Express cardholders, in addition to being able to quickly collect lots of points (and take advantage of their flexibility) with certain cards like the American Express CobaltMD Card, can enjoy many other benefits. Just with Amex online offers, it’s possible to save big on online purchases. Not to mention the Front Of The Line program, which allows you to get concert tickets in advance.
Among other things, this promises to make the Montreal Grand Prix a must-see event. All the more reason for racing fans to get an American Express card!
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