VanDutch support

VanDutch took centre stage at the Monaco Grand Prix, as an official race supplier of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team.

Photography by Maikid

29 May 2024

VanDutch Yachts took centre stage at the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming an official race supplier to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team.

From May 24 to 26, thirteen VanDutch tenders hit the waters of the Principality, offering transport to Mercedes’ VIP guests and team members and ferrying guests to events during the Grand Prix weekend.

The fleet of tenders operated between the team’s hospitality spaces, anchored outside Monaco’s port, and in various onshore destinations.

“This partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is a source of true pride for us and recognition of the role that VanDutch holds in the world of exclusive yachting,” says Gigi Servidati, Chairman of Cantiere del Pardo, which acquired the Dutch boatbuilder in 2020.

Thirteen VanDutch tenders hit the waters of Monaco.

The fleet of tenders operated between the team’s hospitality spaces.

VanDutch was the official race supplier of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team during the Monaco Grand Prix.

The fleet transported Mercedes’ VIP guests and team members during Grand Prix weekend.

The fleet of tenders operated between the team’s hospitality spaces, and was anchored outside Monaco’s port.

The VanDutch 40 is a day cruiser that can accommodate eight guests.

Italy's Cantiere del Pardo acquired VanDutch in 2020.

The fleet in action over the Grand Prix weekend.

Cantiere del Pardo says VanDutch's partnership with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team is a source of 'true pride.'

The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team has an extensive hospitality programme for partner family and guests.

Cantiere del Pardo is currently establishing a network of VanDutch Centres, where dedicated teams cater to both the boats and their owners and guests. Spanning from Saint-Tropez to Miami and including Amsterdam, the Balearic Islands, and Lake Garda, these centres are exclusive “clubs” for VanDutch owners, providing technical assistance and organising exclusive events.

“The Monaco Grand Prix is the jewel in the crown of the F1 calendar,” says Richard Sanders, Chief Commercial Officer of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team. “As a team, we therefore have an extensive hospitality programme for our partner family and guests.

“This year, we have taken that to the next level. It was fantastic to have a number of sport-leading experiences across the Principality, all defined by luxury, style, and connection to the action.

“Many thanks to VanDutch who complemented all of those ideals and provided a brilliant experience to all our guests.”

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