The Experience
Experience the adrenaline and precision of Formula 1 racing with the Formula 1 Bronze Driving Course - Circuit du Luc in Provence, France.
Set on the renowned 2.2 km Circuit du Luc, this course is perfect for beginners and seasoned drivers alike, offering a thrilling day on a track designed for speed and skill.
Your day begins with a detailed safety briefing and an introduction to single-seater driving techniques. The morning session includes three 8-lap runs in a Formula 4 car, guided by expert instructors who provide real-time feedback, data analysis and video reviews to help you improve your skills.
After refining your technique on a professional simulator, the highlight of the day arrives: six laps in a Formula 1 car. Feel the power of a Grand Prix machine as you tackle wide curves, tight corners and exhilarating straights under the guidance of professional coaches.
Conclude your experience with a personalised diploma and a memorable gift, making this an unforgettable adventure for motorsport enthusiasts.
During this day, you will follow all the essential steps before realising your dream and driving a Formula 1 single-seater.
- Start with 3 x 8 laps in F4 in the morning
- Improve your driving thanks to the advice of our coaches as well as the analysis of data and videos as in competition
- Test your skills on our professional simulator
- In the afternoon, you continue this superb day in your F1 Grand Prix for 1 x 6 laps
- End your experience with the delivery of a nice personalized diploma as well as a gift
All our Bronze Internship days are limited to 2 pilots for close and individual monitoring.
At least 2 driving coaches will be present during your day, they will give you feedback in several forms:
- Theoretical: Indoors or on the track with paper supports
- Techniques: In the pits, just after your driving sessions for more precise and individualized feedback
- Data: By exploiting the data extracted from the single-seater
- Video: By watching your on-board videos with you
Before the start of taxiing, a 40min briefing details the theory of single-seater piloting.
Throughout your course, an instructor provides advice based on your individual performance.
Here is your program for the day:
7:45 a.m. - Welcome reception in the AGS F1 premises and Breakfast (coffee, tea, pastries).
8:00 - Rider gear: crash helmet, balaclava, racing suit, racing boots and gloves).
8:15 - Briefing on single-seater driving, the circuit and safety.
9:00 - Transfer to the pit lane and 2 familiarization laps as a passenger.
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. - 3 Series of 8 laps in F4 Mygale (170 hp) equipped with: paddle shift, on-board radio, on-board camera (with speed, brake and accelerator data) data acquisition.
Personalized debriefing after each series in F4 - Video & data exploitation F4.
Each trainee benefits from an F4 specially tuned for him.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Catering service at AGS premises (meal included)
Possibility of walking around the track with the coaches.
Professional simulator available throughout the afternoon.
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Series of 6 laps in Formula 1: Arrows, Prost or AGS Cosworth (600 hp) equipped with paddle shift, on-board radio, on-board camera (with speed, brake and accelerator data) data acquisition, simultaneously on the track to guarantee you maximum ease and pleasure.
17:30 - Graduation ceremony and gift.
This offer includes :
The rental of the circuit (equipped with video surveillance), the safety device (doctor, marshals, intervention vehicle), the complete equipment of the driver (helmet, balaclava, boots, overalls), technical and educational supervision ( BPJEPS instructor driver), the provision of AGS infrastructure and vehicles (stands, F1 locker rooms, showers, etc.), lunch for the driver, drinks, snack at the end of the day, videos and photos, delivery of a personalized diploma, the liability insurance.
Important Information
The participant must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
They must declare that they are in good health and not under medical treatment which impairs driving.
Anyone who is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to participate in the experiment.
The participant agrees to scrupulously respect the safety and conduct conditions that will be set out to him during the information sessions and by his supervisor throughout the activity.
The participant agrees to accept that in the event of going off the track with material damage, the supervisor will terminate the participation of the person, without the latter being able to claim any reimbursement. Article 9 (refer to deposit conditions) will also be fully implemented in this case.
The Weather
In the event of bad weather conditions - snow, heavy rain, ice - the experience may be cancelled. In this instance the experience will be resheduled.
Session Length
This is a full day experience from 7.45am to 6.00pm
Numbers
You will share this experience with other participants. Your voucher is valid for 1 person.
Spectators
Up to 4 people can accompany you to the venue but this is charged at 49€ per person.
They will be able to attend the tour of the venue, will gain access to the track and hospitality suite and can enjoy the welcome breakfast, lunch, snacks and champagne with you.The presence of children under 10 is strongly discouraged on the circuits. All children should be accompanied by an adult.
What To Wear
We advise you to dress comfortably. All safety equipment will be provided.
Availability
This driving course runs on selected dates. There are around 40 - 50 dates from March to November, mostly from Monday to Friday. Please contact us for more information.
Location
Circuit du Luc en Provence, France
