Experience :   This weekend, live your dream of becoming a Formula 1 driver. At the prestigious circuit of Barcelona, get behind the wheel of two authentic Formula 1 cars, one with a V8 engine, such as the Benetton of 1998 and the other a V10 engine such as the Prost of 2001.   After learning and perfecting your driving techniques on a Formula 3, you will get onboard a V8 Formula 1 to experience first hand the sensations of a F1 driver. Then jump on a V10 F1 to get the full picture and the thrills of very high speed.   You will drive around the world famous circuit of Barcelona: Catalunya. Considered as one of the best tracks amongst the modern circuits, the track is also one of the safest. Big and fast curves, long straights, and powerful braking zones… these technical qualities have been adopted by most of the F1 teams who use Barcelona as their winter training ground.   The cars: F1 with V8 and V10 engines, with semi-automatic gearbox on the steering wheel. Carbon breaks for powerful braking. Traction control system to reduce the risk of spinning when accelerating too much. Course of the experience: The pilots arrive at 7H45 at the circuit for a welcoming breakfast. ·          Equipment: helmet, suit, gloves, boots… ·          Technical briefing about driving a single seater race car ·          Drive around the circuit in a saloon car with your instructor to discover the track ·          Drive around the circuit in a Formula 3: first series of laps ·          Individual corrections and advises from your instructor ·          2nd series of laps around the circuit in a F3 to correct and perfect your driving skills. ·          Lunch, prepared by the caterer of the circuit ·          Briefing Formula 1 ·          1st series of laps (6 laps) in a F1 V8 engine (ex. Benetton of 1998) ·          2nd series of laps (4 laps) in a F1 V10 engine (ex. Prost of 2001) ·          6pm: end of the experience with a cocktail party and delivery of a F1 driving certificate   Participants and guests :   Number of participants: 18 maximum. 3 visitors maximum can accompany each participant. They can enjoy the bar and the lunch for the purchase on site of a “Pass Invité” for a cost of 60 euros.   Conditions and restrictions :   This experience has some restrictions:   ·          You must hold a valid drivers licence ·          Minimum age: 25 years old ·          Maximum height: 1.95m ·          Maximum weight: 105Kg ·          Maximum shoe size: 46 ·          You must not be under the influence of medication that does not recommend driving ·          It is recommended not to drink alcohol the day before and to be rested ·          If the participant is more than 30mn late, he will not be accepted on site ·          Insurance can be subscribed on site to cancel the excess payment in case of damage.   Weather :   This experience takes place in favourable weather conditions. Reschedule of this experience due to bad weather conditions is rare.   Dates :   This experience takes place at some precise dates during the year.    Your Hotel:   The Hotel Omm, in the heart of the Eixample district, is a unique location in Barcelona. Praised for its style and elegance, the hotel mixes with design and the originality of Barcelona’s architecture. With 59 rooms, two restaurants including the awarded Moo, a spa, a rooftop swimming pool and bar with superb views of the city, as well as a trendy nightclub, the hotel Omm is the ideal location to start exploring the city and just relax after an intense day of driving.   Your room:   You will stay in a standard double bedroom. All rooms are spacious and decorated with style. All have air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone with voicemail, stereo with CD player, internet access, safe, etc.   Location :   Circuit of Barcelona Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain   Access by road: Motorway 7 from Perpignan, 2 from Saragossa By train: direct from most Spanish cities, Perpignan By air: direct flights from most European cities   Leisure on site:   Two restaurants, including the awarded Moo, a spa, rooftop swimming pool and lounge bar, a night club.   Price : From 6590 Euros (Incl. VAT)   The price includes:   ·          Driving course – entire day. ·          Lunch on site and cocktail at the end of the day ·          Two nights in a standard double bedroom (occupation for two), with breakfast.   Booking :   Simply buy online, mentioning your preferred dates. We will get back to you within 1 working day to check availability.   If these dates are available, your weekend is booked and you will receive an email with the suppliers’ full details as well as your booking reference that you will need to present on site.   We will debit 5990 Euros from your account to guarantee your booking, and then simply pay the remaining amount to the hotel, on site.   If these dates are not available, we will not debit your account and will submit other dates that might suit you.   Book your weekend in advance to make sure we have availability.