EVENT IN BRIEF
DRIVE A REAL FORMULA 1
You will have the unique opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car which was raced in 1997–2001 by the Prost Grand Prix team. The car has a Cosworth HB V8, 3.5L engine, with a power output of 650 hp and 12,000 rpm. You will drive five laps in the Formula 1 car. To fully enjoy the Formula 1 car, you will receive detailed training, a tour of the circuit and two 15-minute stints in a Formula Renault 2.0 car.
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA- CATALUNYA
This versatile circuit with a history of more than thirty years has hosted the F1 Grand Prix since 1991. It has experienced a lot. The legendary battle between Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell in 1991, in 2001 Mike Häkkinen was out of the race after the clutch problem in the last round and was forced to leave the victory to Schumacher, in 2006 Fernando Alonso became the fi rst Spanish winner of the domestic Grand Prix.
STYLISH ACCOMMODATION AND GOURMET DINING
We pay attention to accommodation that has the authentic atmosphere of the city in question. The neoclassical five-star Grand Hotel Central, which was built in 1926, has an amazing genius loci and sensitively combines modernly equipped rooms with original architecture. You can look forward to selected cuisine, fresh seafood and traditional tapas.
DAY-BY-DAY PROGRAMME
Upon arrival, we will pick you up at the airport and take you to the resort located in the historic center of the city. At 7 p.m., the program begins with a welcome and joint dinner at a famous restaurant in the city center.
Overnight stay at the five-star Grand Hotel Central.
07:00 After breakfast, transfer from the hotel to the circuit.
07:45 Arrival at the circuit and welcome in the pits followed by a detailed briefing on driving techniques, the rules for driving on the circuit and safety rules.
09:00 A tour of the circuit in a minibus.
09:30 A briefing on driving a Formula Renault car. Dressing into racing overalls.
10:30 Two 15-minute stints for each participant in a Formula Renault car.
12:00 Lunch at the circuit.
13:30 Briefing on driving a Formula 1 car.
14:00 Drive in a Formula 1 car. Each participant drives 5 laps.
16:30 Handover of certificates and farewell.
17:00 Transfer back to your hotel.
17:45 Arrival at hotel, aperitif, canapes, preparations for evening meal.
19:00 Walk to a city restaurant.
19:30 Joint evening meal in an informal tapas style.
21:30 Tour of the city and visits to bars.
Overnight stay at the five-star Grand Hotel Central.
Departure in accordance with your travel plans.
PRICE FOR PACKAGE
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Full-day course and formula rides at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona: 2x fifteen minutes in Formula Renault and five rounds in Formula 1
- Formula insurance on the circuit with a deductible of 4,000 euros.
- Accommodation at the five-star Grand Hotel Central for two nights with breakfast, double room for one person.
- All transfers in Barcelona by luxury minibus.
- Food and refreshments: Two gourmet evening meals and an open bar until 21:30, one lunch at the circuit.
- Tomáš Enge's coaching
- English speaking Tour leader during the stay.
The price for an accompanying person who does not take part in driving the racing car is 580 EUR. The surcharge for an accompanying person sharing a room with the driver is 610 EUR. We offer travel insurance which includes Cancellation coverage (impossibility of participation due to Covid-19 or ordered quarantine, etc.) and Extra Insurance (additional accident insurance for extreme sports and activities). The event is organised in cooperation with EliteVoyage travel agency.
