EVENT IN BRIEF
A full-day intensive Formula driving course at the Catalunya circuit near Barcelona. Throughout the training and beyond, you will be accompanied by Tomas Enge, a former Formula 1 driver. A lifetime experience complemented by stylish accommodation and gourmet dinners.
DRIVE A REAL FORMULA 1
You have a unique opportunity to drive a Formula 1 car that raced under the Prost Grand Prix team between 1997 and 2001. The basic package includes a total of five laps in a Formula 1 car powered by a Cosworth HB V8 3.5L engine, delivering 650 horsepower at 12,000 RPM. Before getting into the Formula 1 car, you will undergo detailed training and complete two 15-minute stints in a Formula Renault 2.0.
COACHED BY TOMAS ENGE
Racing driver Tomas Enge is still the only Czech to have competed in Formula 1’s Grand Prix series. The Formula 1 car you will be driving is the same one in which Tomas raced his final season’s three Grand Prix. He will share the best of his extensive driving experience with you. Additionally, you will have the chance to dine with him twice and get to know him better.
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
You will be accommodated in a five-star hotel in the heart of Barcelona. This sophisticated stay places you close to the city's historic landmarks and attractions, such as La Rambla, the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, and the Picasso Museum.
Your experience will be further enriched by exquisite Spanish cuisine, featuring 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 Serras Hotel.
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 Serras Hotel.
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 Serras Hotel 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.
- Professional photographer.
The price for an accompanying person who does not take part in driving the racing car is 650 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.
