Drive a Real F1 Car in Europe

This is not a simulation. This is not a replica.

You will sit in an authentic Formula 1 Grand Prix car – one that competed in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship – and drive it yourself on one of Europe’s most legendary race circuits.

No previous motorsport experience is required. Your standard driving licence is all you need.

drive in motion provides a structured warm-up program that prepares any enthusiastic driver to take the wheel of a real F1 car – safely, confidently, and unforgettably.

Choose your car, choose your circuit, choose your number of laps.

Every programme is tailored to your individual requirements. Guide prices from €5,000 per person.

from 5,000 €

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No experience needed –
driving licence sufficient

Genuine F1
World Championship cars

Warm-up included:
Formula Renault 2.0

Fully tailored to your group –
guide prices from €5,000

Your Day at the Circuit

Morning: Getting Ready

You arrive at the circuit and receive a full theoretical briefing from your racing instructor. After suiting up, you begin your warm-up in the Formula Renault 2.0 – a genuine single-seater racing car with 200 hp, a sequential gearbox, and full aerodynamics.

Over two 15-minute sessions, your instructor works with you on braking points, cornering lines, and throttle control. This is where you learn to drive like a racing driver – before you ever touch the F1 car.

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Afternoon: The Formula 1

After a typical French lunch at the circuit, you move to the main event.

You will complete your booked number of laps in an authentic Formula 1 car. The same machines that carried Fisichella, Alesi, Frentzen, Kobayashi and de la Rosa in Grand Prix competition. With up to 850 hp under your right foot and genuine F1 aerodynamics pressing you into the seat, this is an experience that no other driving event can replicate.

At the end of the day, our hostesses present you with your personal F1 diploma – and a glass of champagne.

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The Cars – Three Packages

drive in motion offers a fleet of 10 authentic Formula 1 cars across three packages, ranging from the 650 hp Benetton B198 to the 850 hp Sauber C29.
All cars are maintained to full operational specification and prepared by an experienced racing team.

PRIVILEGE – Formula 1 with Ford-Cosworth V8 Engine, 650 hp

Cars:
Benetton B198 (1998) – driven by Giancarlo Fisichella and Alexander Wurz
Prost AP04 (2001) – driven by Jean Alesi, Heinz-Harald Frentzen

This is the entry point into real Formula 1. 650 hp, V8 engine, carbon monocoque, full aerodynamic package. The Benetton B198 is the car that Giancarlo Fisichella drove to a podium in the 1998 Argentine Grand Prix.

Guide price from € 5,000 per person. Every programme is individually tailored – contact us for your personal quote.

PASSION – Formula 1 with Peugeot V10 Engine, 700 hp

Car:
Prost AP04 (2001) – V10 engine variant
Driven by: Jean Alesi, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Luciano Burti, Tomáš Enge

The Prost AP04 with Peugeot V10 represents a step up in power and acoustic intensity. The V10 engine delivers a sound and sensation that defines the golden era of Formula 1.

Guide price from € 7,000 per person. Every programme is individually tailored – contact us for your personal quote.

PRESTIGE – Formula 1 with Cosworth V8 Engine, 850 hp

Car:
Sauber C29 (2010) – driven by Kamui Kobayashi, Pedro de la Rosa, Nick Heidfeld

The most powerful car in the fleet. The Sauber C29 is a modern-era Formula 1 machine with 850 hp, a dramatically wide rear wing, and a driving experience that pushes the limits of what is possible on a race circuit.

Available at Magny-Cours GP and Barcelona GP only.

Guide price from € 12,000 per person. Up to approx. € 22,000 for the full Barcelona programme. Every programme is individually tailored – contact us for your personal quote.

F1 THREESEATER X3 – Passenger Experience

Not ready to drive alone? The F1 Threeseater X3 places you next to a professional driver in a genuine Formula 1 car.
Experience the acceleration, downforce, and braking of a real F1 machine from the passenger seat.

From € 600 for 2 laps. Available at all circuits.

FORMULA RENAULT 2.0 ONLY – Single-Seater Experience

Prefer to start with the Formula Renault?
Drive the single-seater warm-up car independently, without moving to the F1. Available in sessions of 3 or 4 x 15 minutes.

From € 1,500 (3 x 15 min, Magny-Cours Club).

Circuits & Dates 2026

Three of Europe’s most iconic Grand Prix circuits are available for the 2026 season:

Magny-Cours / Nevers, France – Club Circuit (2.530 m)
The original home of the French Grand Prix. The Club circuit offers the perfect balance of technical sections and fast sweepers for first-time F1 drivers. Multiple dates from April through July.

Magny-Cours / Nevers, France – F1 Grand Prix Circuit (4.411 m)
The full Grand Prix layout. Same tarmac on which Schumacher, Hakkinen, and Alonso fought for the championship. Available April through July.

Barcelona-Catalunya / Montmélo, Spain – F1 Grand Prix Circuit (4.675 m)
One of the most technically demanding circuits in the world and a permanent F1 World Championship venue. Available May and November.

Dates and availability: Please refer to the current date overview or contact us directly.
Dates sell out quickly – early booking is strongly recommended.

Magny-Cours / Nevers / France,
Club Track

Possible Dates

11.04.2026
12.04.2026
28.05.2026
29.05.2026
23.06.2026
24.06.2026
08.07.2026
09.07.2026
01.08.2026
02.08.2026
18.09.2026
19.09.2026
03.10.2026
04.10.2026

Magny-Cours / Nevers / France,
F1-Grand-Prix-Track

Possible Dates

23.04.2026
24.04.2026
21.05.2026
18.06.2026
30.06.2026
21.07.2026
22.07.2026
15.08.2026
16.08.2026
26.08.2026
21.10.2026
22.10.2026

Barcelona-Catalunya / Montmelo / Spain,
F1 Grand Prix Track

Possible Dates

06.05.2026
07.05.2026
02.09.2026
03.09.2026
09.11.2026
10.11.2026

Services included

Formula 1 driver training as described

Magny-Cours, Barcelona-Catalunya, or Montmelo / Spain
10 laps
Driver’s kit: gloves, balaclava, T-shirt
Video recording
Lunch, etc.
Accompanying person: access to the race track, open bar, lunch. No children under 12 years of age

Package 1: PRIVILEGE
FORMULA 1 with Ford-Cosworth V8 ENGINE 650 hp.
BENETTON B198-1998 or PROST AP04-2001

Reduction of the excess from €8,000.00 to €4,000.00

Magny-Cours / Nevers / France, club circuit, €5,000.00

Formula 1 track at Magny-Cours, from approx. €7,800.00

Formula 1 track at Barcelona, from approx. €8,600.00

Package 2: PASSION
FORMULA 1 with Peugeot V10 ENGINE 700 hp.
PROST AP04-2001

Reduction of the excess from €10,000.00 to €5,000.00

Magny-Cours / Nevers / France, club circuit, €7,000.00

Formula 1 circuit at Magny-Cours, from approx. €10,000.00

Formula 1 track in Barcelona, from approx. €11,000.00

Package 3: PRESTIGE
FORMULA 1 with Cosworth V8 ENGINE 850 hp.
WILLIAMS FW33-2011

Reduction of excess from €20,000.00 to €6,000.00

Magny-Cours / Nevers / France, club track, €7,000.00
Date only on request!

Formula 1 track at Magny-Cours, from approx. €16,000.00

Formula 1 track in Barcelona, from approx. €19,700.00

Not included

Additional Services

Flight and hotel booking, supporting program, airport transfers, hotel transfers, personal support throughout the entire event, catering, e.g.
On-Board Video – € 75:
HD recording of your F1 laps on SD card, handed over on site.
Deductible Reduction – from € 400:
Reduces your liability deductible significantly. Strongly recommended.
Driver Set – € 50:
Gloves, balaclava, T-shirt, and earplugs.
Accompanying Person – € 80 per person (max. 3):
Full circuit and pit lane access, open bar, and lunch. No children under 12.
PREMIUM+ Package – € 500 per day (minimum 6 drivers):
Personal VIP support, individual coaching from a racing driver, personalised overalls and helmet, vehicle lettering. Available on request.

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Requirements

Physical requirements:

Minimum age: 25 years
Maximum height: approx. 188 cm
Maximum weight: approx. 100 kg
Maximum shoe size: EU 45 / UK 11

A liability disclaimer must be signed on the day. The F1 Threeseater (passenger experience) is available from age 16.

Arrival by plane

Major airports in France
https://www.parisaeroport.fr/fr/passagers/roissy-charles-de-gaulle
https://www.lyonaeroports.com/en

Minor airports
https://aerodrome-moulins-montbeugny.fr/
https://orleans.aeroport.fr/en/

Travel times Airport – Race track

Paris/Lyon Airport approx. 3 hours
Barcelona Airport – Race track approx. 45 minutes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any racing experience to drive an F1 car?

No. No motorsport experience, track day experience, or racing licence is required. Your standard car driving licence is all you need. our structured warm-up program in the Formula Renault 2.0 prepares every participant to drive the F1 car safely and confidently – regardless of prior experience.

What is the Formula Renault warm-up and why is it included?

Before stepping into the F1 car, every participant completes two 15-minute sessions in a Formula Renault 2.0 – a real open-wheel racing car with 200 hp, a sequential gearbox, and full aerodynamics. This is not a slow introductory car: it teaches you the braking points, corner lines, and throttle technique specific to single-seater racing cars. By the time you sit in the F1, you are prepared.

Are the Formula 1 cars genuine Grand Prix machines?

Yes. All cars – the Benetton B198 (1998), Prost AP04 (2001), and Sauber C29 (2010) – are authentic FIA Formula 1 World Championship cars. They are maintained to full operational specification by our professional racing team and driven on the same circuits where they competed at Grand Prix level.

How many laps can I book?

Packages start at 3 laps and go up to 10 laps, with individual additional laps available on top. The warm-up in the Formula Renault (2 x 15 minutes) is included in all F1 packages.

Can this be booked as a corporate incentive or group event?

Yes. The program is ideal as a premium corporate incentive for groups. drive in motion arranges full event management including travel, accommodation, on-site support, and branding options. The PREMIUM+ package (from 6 drivers) includes individual VIP support, personalised overalls and helmets, and coaching from a professional racing driver. Contact us for a tailored proposal.

What is the F1 Threeseater and who is it for?

The F1 Threeseater X3 is a specially built three-seat Formula 1 car that allows two passengers to experience the sensation of a real F1 car driven by a professional. It requires no driving ability and is available from age 16. It is also an ideal option for accompanying guests who want more than just pitlane access.

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