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Also Available - The ultimate F1 passenger ride! A 3-seater F1 car

At each circuit there will also be the option of having a passenger ride in the world's only 3-seater Formula One which has been built by DTC the engineering design and construction consultants to the Formula One industry using an all carbon-fibre monocoque chassis. Quite possibly this is the ultimate white-knuckle ride.

Spaces are limited but if you would like to make an advance reservation on one of the dates below contact us NOW.

F1 passenger ride is only available as an add on to F1 GP Driving Course Experience, to driver or guest.

F1 Driving Experience - The Cars

The choice of cars available to you are unrivalled anywhere else in the world and include Larrousse, Jordan EJ11, Arrows FA17 (Damon Hill's winter testing car), Benetton B198, Prost AP02, an ex-Jean Alesi Prost AP04 - V10 - truly a thing of beauty. All are equipped with traction control, steering wheel mounted paddle-shift, carbon brakes and a 700 BHP 3.5 litre Cosworth V8 that generates speed you can only dream of. Of course the power is only half the story, get the brakes up to temperature and your perception of "performance" will be altered forever.

Cars available to drive include the Williams FW21 V10 that scored a 2nd at the Italian and 3rd at both the British and Australian GPs driven by Ralf Schumacher. Drive these cars at The French or the Spanish Grand Prix circuits.

F1 Driving Experience - The Circuits

Of course it is only possible to fully appreciate a Formula 1 car by driving it in the environment for which it was designed, a Grand Prix circuit and that is exactly what we have arranged for you here.
Both Barcelona F1 Driving Experience and Magny Cours 
F1 Driving Experience offer a tremendous challenge with a fantastic mix of every type of corner and super-long fast straights. At both circuits you can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h if you are so inclined.
These are the very same circuits used in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with the same high standards of safety: extensive tyre walls, large run-off areas, video observation and full marshalling etc.

F1 Driving Experience - The Climate

Advanced systems such as traction control and ABS on board the cars mean that the driving course can still run in unfavourable weather conditions. This combined with a choice of weather friendly locations away from wet and windy England mean that it is extremely unlikely that your day will be curtailed due to bad weather.

F1 Driving - The Exclusive Experience

And you won't arrive to find a crowd of other participants. A maximum of just 15 drivers per day ensures you get the attention you require for an activity of this nature. Best of all there is a truly refreshing approach from the instructors who are genuinely keen for you to really experience the incredible power and g-forces generated by these cars.
A world apart from the usual UK driving school "sausage factory" approach with artificial rev limits and over-bearing instructors.

F1 Drive - The Ultimate Driving Experience

The whole experience is beyond description. For an independent view from one of the previous drivers Click Here. The GP1 Driving Course has put well over 1000 drivers behind the wheel of an F1 and they all love telling the story again and again. It is the stuff that dreams are made of.

THE F1 DRIVING COURSE PROGRAMME

What's Included in the Tour Price

• 8.00 - Arrive circuit, welcome, coffee -Introduction to the F1 Team.
• 8.15 - Distribution of FIA approved race-suits and safety equipment.
• 8.30 - Technical Briefing: The circuit,Gearbox, Weight distribution / shifting, Braking, Safety, Starting procedure, Acceleration technique .
• 9.30 - Introductory guided tour of the circuit
• 10.30 - 1st Session of Formula 3 training
• Debrief, feedback and comments
• 11.30 - 2nd session of Formula 3 training
• Comprehensive debrief
• 12.30 - Lunch
• 13.30 - Formula 1 Technical Briefing: Semi-automatic gearbox, Dashboard & Paddle-shift operation, Braking, Safety, Starting procedure
• 14.30 - Formula 1 sessions
• 17.30 - Champagne presentation of diplomas and souvenir gifts
• 18.00 - Depart circuit

CIRCUIT LOCATIONS AND BOOKING INFORMATION

THE CIRCUIT DE CATALUNYA - BARCELONA - Circuit Length: 3000m - INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILS

MAGNY COURS CIRCUIT - NEVERS - FRANCE - Circuit Length: 4250m - INFORMATION AND BOOKING DETAILS

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