Report from the Monza Grand Prix Qualifying Heineken invited us to enjoy a true luxury experience

The Saturday of a Grand Prix weekend always represents the calm before the storm of Sunday, race day, when the atmosphere of excitement grows out of all proportion.

We were at the Monza Circuit at the invitation of Heineken to enjoy part of the unique experience offered by the brand: an exclusive lounge with many services available, from dishes prepared in live cooking by the chefs present, to Heineken beers (including the 0.0 version).

Heineken wanted to offer an authentic experience: first, a walk through the pit lane, where we were able to admire up close the cars and the work of the Red Bull team engineers, the team that won the race thanks to the practically flawless performance of Max Verstappen. Then, a special moment in the lounge with an appearance before the audience by Jean Alesi and the chance to exchange a few words with the French champion, who returned to the track with a tribute to Ferrari at the wheel of the iconic 1995 412 T2, the single-seater with which he claimed his only Formula 1 victory in Canada that very year.

Spotting the outfits of those attending the qualifying session – from Loro Piana’s suede Summer Walk loafers to branded On trainers, discreet status symbols – we documented some moments and details of Italy’s most anticipated sporting weekend. Scroll through the gallery to discover all the images.