The Experience
Your day starts at the circuit in Finland, where you check in with the team and collect your racing kit, including your overalls and helmet. Before heading anywhere near the track, you will sit down for a classroom briefing with the instructors. They talk you through the track layout, braking points and gear shifts so you understand how the cars behave at speed.
To get your eye in, you begin with a warm-up session driving a smaller single-seater, such as a Formula Renault or Formula 4 car. This gives you a chance to learn the lines and apexes of the circuit while building up your confidence behind the wheel. As you complete these practice laps, the instructors monitor your driving and give you practical feedback on your pace and technique.
Once you are warmed up, you move on to the main event: the Williams FW29. The instructors run through the specific controls and cockpit setup of the Grand Prix car so you know how the steering wheel and paddle-shift system work.
After getting strapped into the monocoque, the engine fires up and you are released onto the track for your four laps. As you head out, you will notice the direct steering and stiff setup straight away. Flooring the accelerator down the straight pushes you back hard into the seat, while the massive carbon brakes pull the car down to speed almost instantly for the turns. You will experience the physical effort needed to hold the car through high-speed bends before completing your stint and bringing the car back into the pit lane.
What’s Included:
- 4 laps driving a modified 2007 Williams FW29 Formula 1 car
- Warm-up driving session in a Formula Renault or F4 car
- Safety briefing and instruction from professional driver coaches
- Race gear hire including helmet and racing suit
Strap in and test yourself on the circuit!
Important Information
All participants are covered by personal injury insurance during the event.
Participants must be healthy. The maximum weight is 115kg. Height between 150cm and 190cm. Chest and upper arm circumference maximum length of 140cm. There are set dates available, we advise booking at least 2 months in advance.
Participants must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.uk/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
Weather
For safety reasons, Formula 1 cars are not driven in the rain. If the event has to be cancelled due to weather, participants have the right to return later and complete the entire program again from the beginning at no additional cost. Please note that travel expenses will not be reimbursed.
Duration
The experience lasts around 8 hours.
Numbers
For one, but as part of bigger group
Dress code
Clothes and equipment will be provided by the supplier.
Availability
This experience is available on selected dates only.
Place
Alastaro Circuit, Finland
