In the Formula 1 paddocks, coffee is much more than a drink. It’s a ritual, a fuel, a philosophy. And since 2025, Carrera Café has shared this obsession in Old Quebec.

Coffee in the paddock: a culture of precision

The motorhomes of the major F1 teams don’t skimp on coffee equipment. Ferrari, Mercedes, Red Bull Racing — all maintain setups worthy of the best Italian cafés. Because in an environment where tenths of a seconds count, mental clarity is non-negotiable.

Espresso: the fuel of the paddocks

Espresso is the drink of choice in the paddocks. Short, intense, no frills. Like a qualifying lap: everything is concentrated, nothing is superfluous. Engineers, mechanics, and drivers share this same ritual around the cup.

Carrera Café: the spirit of the paddocks in Old Quebec

This is exactly the spirit we wanted to recreate at 72 Champlain Boulevard. A space where the barista's precision meets the passion for motorsport. Where every espresso is prepared with the rigor of an F1 mechanic.