For the fourth consecutive year, entrepreneur and event curator Tom Claeren brought the Ultimate Superyacht Experience back to Monaco during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, transforming the 72-metre Stella Maris into one of the most exclusive hospitality and entertainment destinations of race week.
Moored in the heart of Port Hercule, the 2026 edition marked the most ambitious production to date, blending Formula 1, luxury hospitality, contemporary art, gastronomy, music and international networking across an immersive three-day experience. Throughout the weekend, the yacht welcomed an impressive roster of entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, Formula 1 personalities and distinguished guests from around the world.
Audi F1 Team and Exclusive Guest Experiences
One of the standout attractions of the weekend was the official Audi F1 Showcar installation presented in partnership with Libertex and the Audi Revolut F1 Team. The experience culminated in an exclusive appearance by Audi driver Gabriel Bortoleto, who met guests onboard during the official Libertex evening event.
Hypercars, Art and Luxury Lifestyle
The Ultimate Superyacht once again captured attention with a spectacular Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut installation on the yacht’s helipad, presented in collaboration with Esser Automotive. Meanwhile, French artist Antoine Dufilho transformed the yacht into a floating contemporary art gallery through a curated onboard exhibition inspired by engineering, movement and automotive culture.
Guests also enjoyed the unveiling of the exclusive Spirit of Artisans collaboration between Arturo Fuente and Shéron Maison, celebrating e
Hello Monaco: A Long-Standing Media Partner
As the Official Main Media Partner, Hello Monaco provided extensive editorial coverage throughout the event, including exclusive interviews, partner features, social media activations and behind-the-scenes reporting.
Reflecting on the success of this year’s edition, Tom Claeren highlighted the importance of long-term partnerships:
“For more than three years, Libertex and Hello Monaco have been trusted and valued partners of the Ultimate Superyacht Experience. Their continued support, professionalism and commitment have played an important role in helping us grow the event into one of the most recognised hospitality platforms of Monaco Grand Prix week.”
A Spectacular Grand Prix Finale
The weekend concluded with an unforgettable after-race celebration headlined by internationally acclaimed electronic music duo Adriatique, supported by Afshin Momadi. Guests also enjoyed exclusive Champagne Carbon tastings, gourmet culinary experiences, premium hospitality and a sunrise wellness session hosted in collaboration with Mrs. Fashion.
The event also welcomed an exceptional lineup of international content creators and media personalities, including Matt and Tommy from the highly successful “P1 with Matt & Tommy” (@mattp1tommy and @tommyp1tommy), celebrated motorsport photographer Kym Illman (@kymillman), automotive influencer Jessica Thön (@jessicarmaniac), and Supercar Blondie (@supercarblondie), one of the world’s most influential automotive content creators. Together, these personalities brought the event to a global audience of tens of millions of followers, further reinforcing Monaco Grand Prix week as one of the most visible and influential events on the international luxury and motorsport calendar.
Reflecting on this year’s event, Olga Taran, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Hello Monaco, commented:
“The Ultimate Superyacht Party was a tremendous success both onboard and across social media. We are delighted to continue our role as an annual media partner of this exceptional event, which has become one of the highlights of Monaco Grand Prix week. During the event, Hello Monaco generated more than 22 million views across its platforms, further demonstrating the remarkable international interest and engagement surrounding the Ultimate Superyacht Experience. We are proud to contribute to its growing global visibility year after year.”
