If Formula 1 is the theatre of speed, then the RD Grand Prix is its unapologetically extravagant afterparty—currently in full swing in Monaco’s glittering harbour.
The three-day floating spectacle, which launched with a thunderous champagne pop on Friday night, has turned a 180-foot superyacht into the Riviera’s most exclusive postcode.
Billed as A Superyacht Experience, the RD Grand Prix lives up to its headline with an all-out collision of haute cuisine, high fashion, celebrity wattage and very, very expensive liquids.
From May 23 to 25, this nautical playground runs parallel to the Monaco Grand Prix, adding a new dimension of decadence to F1 weekend.
The Friday night kickoff saw Sofia Vergara lighting up the deck alongside singer Robin Thicke and his wife April Love Geary.
Formula 1’s own Valtteri Bottas dropped anchor, as did NFL legends Tyrod Taylor and Keith Bulluck. Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, was spotted mingling with Monaco royalty Camille Gottlieb, while hosts Evan Ross and celebrity chef Marc Forgione steered the evening from glamour to gluttony.
“We’re thrilled to introduce our Superyacht Experience at the Monaco Grand Prix – the ultimate showcase of Formula 1,” said co-founder Ben Biscotti. “Partnering with Agenxy Universe, we’re redefining luxury and experiential hospitality through immersive entertainment.”
Biscotti, the man behind Rosé Day Los Angeles, has teamed up with superyacht impresario Ashleigh Hillier of Agenxy Universe to co-captain this brand-first affair. Together, they’ve turned the RD Grand Prix into a commercial fever dream—an immersive marketing fantasy where luxury brands don’t just advertise, they entertain.
And entertain it does. Robin Thicke serenaded the upper deck with a private performance, backed by the velvety pour of Rémy Martin’s finest cognac. DJ sets from Ruckus, Cruz, and Pookie rattled the hull well into the night, while guests wandered from seafood bump bar to art gallery like it was just another Friday at sea.
Onboard, Michelin-starred muscle was on full display as Marc Forgione served up a kitchen showcase with backing from HexClad, complete with truffle barbajuan, lobster salad and a rib of beef flambéed in whisky—because why the hell not?
Fashion, too, had its moment. Oceanus swimwear, Live Fast Die Young tailoring, and streetwear from Alpha Industries transformed the deck into a catwalk with salt spray.
Meanwhile, art provocateur Fred Allard unveiled a private exhibit of bold, F1-inspired works available for acquisition, should guests fancy something more permanent than a hangover.
The RD Grand Prix doesn’t just peddle luxury—it orchestrates it. Tastings from RUMOR Rosé, Famille Perrin Wines, and Tequila Centinela kept glasses full, while French Bloom and Almave offered elegant non-alcoholic reprieves. Cognac label Coutanseaux Aîné hosted a masterclass in sipping sophistication with immersive storytelling and education sessions onboard.
Behind the scenes is an elite crew of party architects: Biscotti’s production chops meet the nightlife know-how of Sylvain Bitton and JT Torregiani, the aesthetic genius of Tony Schubert, and the global F1 vision of Hillier. Together, they’ve curated a Monaco moment that blurs the line between brand activation and bucket-list experience.
With the yacht moored through Sunday and more performances on tap, the RD Grand Prix is already being whispered about as the new apex of race-week opulence. It’s not just a party on a boat—it’s a headline event with horsepower, sparkle, and no shortage of A-list ballast.
And in Monaco, where the race is just part of the weekend, the RD Grand Prix is proving that the real show is now offshore.
