Want to hop into an F1 racing cockpit?
The first Formula 1 Arcade in the country will be opening in Boston next year, giving fans the chance to “feel the thrill of an F1 car first hand” with full-motion racing simulators.
F1 Arcade on Wednesday announced that it will open a venue in the Seaport in early 2024. This follows the launch of the F1 Arcade in London, which has seen more than 8,000 fans each week.
Boston Seaport will be the first to bring the concept — which combines food and cocktails with sim racing equipment — across the Atlantic.
“Formula 1 is enjoying significant growth globally, and we are constantly innovating to ensure that we are bringing the highest quality of sport and entertainment to new and diverse audiences,” said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1.
“F1 Arcade does exactly this by putting our fans behind the wheel of bespoke racing simulators, so they can feel the thrill of an F1 car first hand, coupled with a premium hospitality offering to match our world-renowned paddock,” Domenicali added. “The success of the London venue so far has been incredible, and we are excited to see the F1 Arcade project continue to grow as it hits the U.S., starting in Boston.”
More than 60 simulators have been designed for the F1 Arcade venue, each equipped with motion and audio-visual effects to fully immerse guests in the sim racing world.
Motorsport Games’ RFactor2 racing simulation platform allows people to choose from a variety of racing modes and compete against each other individually, in teams, or as part of all-venue racing formats. Different modes are available for all ages and abilities.
Some of the F1 Arcade food menu items include: seabass ceviche, wild mushroom and spring onion croquettes, aged beef tartare, wagyu beef burgers, tiger prawn and baby squid flatbreads, and yellowfin sashimi grade tuna tartare tacos.
The Boston location will be the first of many venues in the U.S., as part of a plan to open more than 20 permanent locations in America over the next five years.
“Opening our first U.S. location in Boston marks the beginning of our U.S. roll out,” said Adam Breeden, founder and CEO of F1 Arcade. “Formula 1’s success globally and particularly in the U.S. paves the way for F1 Arcade to continue to thrill fans and importantly, also non-fans with our unique racing experience in a beautiful, high-energy environment with the very best hospitality and service.”