- One month ahead from the start of year-round sailings from Galveston, MSC Cruises served as title sponsor of FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2025 in Austin
- The Cruise Line announced continued partnership as 2026 Title Sponsor of three Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races in Austin, Barcelona and São Paulo
- MSC Cruises' return to 2026 Grand Prix™ in Austin showcases continued investment in Texas and sports partnerships in key U.S. markets
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off the heels of serving as the title sponsor of the Austin GRAND PRIX™, MSC Cruises today announced that it will be the proud title sponsor of three 2026 Formula 1® World Championship Grand Prix races, in Austin, Texas; Barcelona, Spain; and São Paulo, Brazil.
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