Emily Cooper hit the track, literally. On June 4, 2026, Lily Collins was spotted filming a scene for Emily in Paris Season 6 in the pit lane of the Monaco Grand Prix, right next to Formula 1 driver Sergio Pérez. For a show that has just confirmed it will end with its sixth season, it’s a perfect taste of the final chapter’s tone: glamour, travel and a cameo that bridges two very different worlds.
What happened at the Monaco Grand Prix
The Emily in Paris production moved to Monte Carlo during Grand Prix week. On Thursday afternoon, during practice, a Netflix crew set up a Steadicam rig in front of the Cadillac Racing hospitality unit. There, in the heart of the F1 paddock, Lily Collins filmed several scenes for the final season.
The actress was in full Emily mode: a bright yellow double-breasted blazer, a matching mini skirt and purple stilettos. Pérez, instead, wore casual team gear, a white tee and a Cadillac cap. Between takes, moreover, the two even snapped some selfies together. In short, this wasn’t a locked-down set, but a small event inside the event.
Who is Sergio Pérez and why it matters
Sergio “Checo” Pérez is no ordinary face in the paddock. The Mexican driver, in fact, won at Monaco back in 2022, on one of the most iconic and demanding circuits of the calendar. In 2026 he races for Cadillac, the new American team making its debut this season as the grid’s eleventh squad. His presence in the scene, therefore, is no random detail: it ties Emily to real motorsport, not a fictional version of it.
For fans, then, it’s an unexpected crossover. On one side, the Emily in Paris audience, used to fashion and romance. On the other, Formula 1 followers, who immediately recognized the driver and the Cadillac garage in the background. Two different communities, as a result, end up talking about the very same frame.
Why Monaco in the final season
The Monte Carlo choice didn’t come out of nowhere. Netflix, in fact, announced that Season 6 will take Emily beyond Paris, across Greece and Monaco, before returning to the French capital to close the circle. Filming began in May 2026 and runs through late September, with a release expected by the end of the year.
Monaco, in particular, is the ideal backdrop for the last act. Luxury, jet set, a sporting event watched worldwide: everything the show loves to put on screen. Setting a sequence in the Grand Prix paddock, therefore, is a move that raises the visual bar precisely as the story approaches its grand finale.
What it could mean for the plot
Careful, here we move into speculation. Netflix hasn’t revealed the context of the scene, so we don’t know whether Emily is in Monaco for work, for Gabriel or for a new Agence Grateau campaign. The presence of a real driver, however, suggests a collaboration between the agency and the world of Formula 1. That would be, for example, exactly the kind of project Emily loves to turn into a marketing case.
The fact remains that the crew also filmed a scene with Collins beside a co-star in a sleek black suit. Who that is, for now, isn’t confirmed. In any case, the Season 5 finale had already shifted attention toward the Mediterranean, with Gabriel’s postcard from Greece. Monaco, therefore, looks like another piece of that journey.
Emily in Paris and real-world events: a signature of the show
Dropping Emily into an existing event isn’t entirely new for the series. Over the years, in fact, Agence Grateau has gravitated around runway shows, brand launches and Parisian high-fashion parties. The Monaco Grand Prix, however, raises the bar: it’s one of the most-watched sporting events in the world, and here it appears with real teams and drivers, not invented brands.
That detail changes the weight of the scene. The presence of the Cadillac team and an active driver anchors the moment to the reality of 2026, instead of building a generic set. As a result, the paddock sequence becomes one of the most recognizable moments filmed so far for the final season.
Frequently asked questions
Did Emily in Paris really film at the Monaco Grand Prix?
Yes. On June 4, 2026, Lily Collins was photographed filming Season 6 scenes in the Monaco Grand Prix pit lane, in front of the Cadillac team hospitality.
Who is the driver appearing with Lily Collins?
It’s Sergio Pérez, a Mexican Formula 1 driver. In 2026 he races for Cadillac, and he won the Monaco Grand Prix in 2022.
Why is Emily in Paris in Monaco?
Season 6, the show’s last, takes Emily across Paris, Greece and Monaco. The Monte Carlo shoot coincides with Grand Prix week.
When does Emily in Paris 6 come out?
Netflix has confirmed a release by the end of 2026. Filming has been underway since May and continues through late September.
Does Sergio Pérez have a role in the series?
For now it appears to be a cameo tied to the scenes filmed in the paddock. Netflix hasn’t confirmed details about the character or the length of his appearance.
One thing is certain: the final season has no intention of going out quietly. Between an F1 paddock and purple stilettos, Emily in Paris says goodbye to fans the way it has always lived, over the top. For all the details on date, cast and locations, check our full Season 6 guide and the series page.
