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Join a virtual Formula 1 event with Hilton Honors

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Hilton Honors has historically offered some excellent Formula 1 redemptions for points due to its sponsorship of the McLaren team. A new virtual event is now available.

For 15,000 Hilton Honors points, you can attend, virtually, the unveiling of the new McLaren Formula 1 car.

This is how it is described:

“Redeem your points for the chance to join McLaren virtually for an exclusive reception to celebrate the launch of the 2021 car and driver line up. The private event will be hosted by McLaren at the awe-inspiring McLaren Technology Centre and you’ll have the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the complex on Monday, February 15, 2021.

You’ll be greeted virtually by one of the McLaren team members in the home of motorsport’s most prestigious facilities. Explore the Boulevard of historic cars from McLaren’s illustrious racing history and receive exclusive insights into McLaren’s Formula 1 race team operations.

This experience for two (2) includes:
– Exclusive virtual access to McLaren’s team launch reception
– Virtual tour of the McLaren Technology Centre”

No timings are given, unfortunately.

Whether this is worth £50-worth of Hilton Honors points (at my valuation of 0.33p) is up to you. If you are keen, you can redeem via this page of the Hilton site.

Note that there was only one package left last night when I wrote this.


How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards

How to earn Hilton Honors points and status from UK credit cards (February 2025)

There are various ways of earning Hilton Honors points from UK credit and debit cards.  Many cards also have generous sign-up bonuses.

There are two dedicated Hilton Honors debit cards. These are especially attractive when spending abroad due to the 0% or 0.5% FX fee, depending on card.

You also receive FREE Hilton Honors status for as long as you hold the debit cards – Gold status with the Plus card and Silver status with the basic card. This is a great reason to apply even if you rarely use it.

We reviewed the Hilton Honors Plus Debit Card here and the Hilton Honors Debit Card here.

You can apply for either card here.

NEW: Hilton Honors Plus Debit

10,000 bonus points, Hilton Gold status and NO FX fees Read our full review

NEW: Hilton Honors Debit

2,500 bonus points, Hilton Silver status and 0.5% FX fees Read our full review

There is another way of getting Hilton Honors status, and earning Hilton Honors points, from a payment card.

Holders of The Platinum Card from American Express receive FREE Hilton Honors Gold status for as long as they hold the card.  It also comes with Marriott Bonvoy Gold, Radisson Rewards Premium and MeliaRewards Gold status.

We reviewed American Express Platinum in detail here and you can apply here.

The Platinum Card from American Express

50,000 bonus points and great travel benefits – for a large fee Read our full review

You can also earn Hilton Honors points indirectly with:

and for small business owners:

The conversion rate from American Express to Hilton points is 1:2.

Click here to read our detailed summary of all UK credit cards which can be used to earn Hilton Honors points.

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