Tech billionaires, royalty and celebrities gathered aboard a 180-foot superyacht for a weekend of high-end hospitality during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix.
RD Grand Prix, billed as ‘A Superyacht Experience’, made its official debut during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, turning heads at Port Hercule with a high-profile guest list and a packed programme of entertainment. The event, created by entrepreneur Ben Biscotti and nightlife figure Sylvain Bitton, marked its arrival on the F1 calendar with a mix of luxury, celebrity appearances and curated experiences aboard a sprawling 180-foot vessel.
Guests included Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez, supermodel Naomi Campbell, actress Sofia Vergara and her son Manolo, as well as singer Robin Thicke with partner April Love Geary. Actor Evan Ross, NBA player Kyle Kuzma and NFL figures Tyrod Taylor and Keith J. Bulluck were also spotted among the crowd. European aristocracy lent additional prestige, with Camille Gottlieb of Monaco’s princely family and Emma Thynn, Marchioness of Bath, in attendance.
The fashion industry was represented by former British Vogue editor Edward Enninful and celebrity makeup artist Patrick Ta.
The weekend opened with a performance by five-time Grammy nominee Robin Thicke and continued with DJ sets from international names including Adriatique, Major League DJz, DJ Ruckus, DJ Cruz and DJ Pookie. An impromptu set by DJ Rampa on Sunday evening closed the festivities on a high note. On the culinary front, Michelin-starred chef Marc Forgione curated a menu featuring truffle barbajuan, lobster salad, tuna tataki and a whisky-flambéed rib of beef, served alongside high-end offerings such as N25 Caviar and hiramasa sashimi.
Adding a creative layer to the event, contemporary artist Fred Allard showcased a private collection merging the themes of fashion and motorsport, with limited-edition pieces available to purchase. Onboard retail experiences included a curated selection of luxury swimwear from Oceanus, tailored fashion from Live Fast Die Young, and items from Alpha Industries, adding a lifestyle dimension to the festivities.
Co-founder Ben Biscotti described the event as a new standard in hospitality at the Monaco Grand Prix. “We’re redefining luxury through immersive entertainment,” he said, adding that the weekend combined contributions from Formula 1 sponsors and a range of prestigious lifestyle brands. The organisers, who also helm the established Rosé Day events, say the Monaco debut reflects their broader ambitions to blend fashion, music and motorsport in a truly elite environment.
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Main photo: Ben Biscotti, Evan Ross, DJ Ruckus & Sylvain Bitton, all images provided