New Formula One Venue Opening First US Location In Boston

Exciting news for fans of Formula One racing, a first-of-its-kind arcade is opening to Boston next month.

Formula One has been rapidly gaining popularity in the United States and this season there are three separate grand prix races throughout the country.

Though the cities hosting those races are Miami, Houston and Las Vegas, it was Boston that was chosen for a new, first-in-the-country F1 venue.

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The racing league announced last spring that the Boston Seaport will be the home of the "first official F1 simulator racing and social experience" in the country, with a planned opening for early 2024.

Now the officially opening date is here.

F1 Arcade Boston Seaport is set to open on April 22 at 87 Pier 4 Boulevard, with previews and sneak peeks as early as March 30.

Photos of the flagship location in London show racetrack rugs on the floor, lighting in the shape of famous track routes, a wall of starting lights and, of course, race simulators throughout. And the social videos from F1 Arcade USA show Boston will look pretty similar.

You can basically sit in a gaming seat designed like an F1 car and race the official Formula 1 race tracks as your favorite driver. Or as the league puts it:

Motorsport Games’ RFactor2 racing simulation platform allows guests to choose from a variety of racing modes and compete against each other individually, in teams, or as part of all-venue racing formats, while different modes are available for all ages and abilities.

As a huge F1 fan myself, this sounds amazing. There obviously aren't many places to get the feel of driving a real Formula One race car and the fact that the only U.S. location is going to be in Boston is awesome.

The new venue isn't all about racing however. There is an enormous cocktail bar with carefully crafted drinks by mixologist Peter Vestinos, a globally inspired food menu and space for 200 guests.

Though the opening date is still over a month away, you can stay in the know on events and bookings through the new gaming venue's website or simply stalk them on social media for the latest updates.