On October 4 2016, Hublot held the F1 Party with the presence of Sebastian Vettel in the heart of Tokyo. From the start of their collaboration in 2011, Hublot has always pushed the boundaries of the partnership in offering unique timepieces. Ahead of the start of the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, this special one-night party honored the Scuderia Ferrari team and Official Scuderia Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel as well as Hublot Friend of the Brand, Managing Director and Team Principal of the Scuderia Ferrari, Maurizio Arrivabene.
The event began with a welcome speech by Ferrari Japan management, followed by Hubot’s CEO Ricardo Guadalupe, who appeared on stage to greet the guests. After a special Ferrari Formula 1 movie was shown, the two guest stars of the evening Maurizio Arrivabene and Sebastian Vettel, made a surprise appearance on stage.
After a Q&A talk session with Sebastian Vettel and Maurizio Arrivabene about the Formula 1 season as well as the Japanese Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Big Bang Ferrari Giappone 50, a special edition to celebrate Ferrari’s 50th anniversary in Japan was unveiled. A special dedicated introductory video showcased the limited edition. Sebastian Vettel proudly wore the anniversary model and participated in a photo session. This exclusive commemorative timepiece, thoroughly reflects the fusion between Hublot’s dynamic DNA and Ferrari’s luxury and sporty elements, is available exclusively in Japan and is limited to 50 pieces.
To highlight the evening, two guests were selected to challenge Sebastian Vettel in Ferrari’s driving simulator. It was a rare opportunity to view the techniques of a real F1 driver right before the eyes, which brought a real buzz to the entire venue.
