Driving Experience - Yas Formula 3000
Supplied by: Yas Marina Circuit
Featuring a real single-seat racing car with ultimate grip, downforce from slick tyres and big wings, this is the high-speed adrenalin drive of a lifetime. Feel like a professional driver as you power around the track with the lighting quick F1™ style paddle shift gear changes. The closest thing to a F1 car that most people will ever drive. Enjoy 15 minutes of fantastic, adrenalin packed driving with our expert instructor coaching you on improving your driving skills.
Overview
Put yourself in the shoes of a professional racing driver revving a 3000cc V6 engine. This race worthy engine was developed specifically for the circuit by high performance Formula 1™ engineer Cosworth. Get a grasp of the inner workings of this racing car and experience truly sensational performance first-hand. You’ll be in charge of the paddle shifters, which help shift the gearbox up and down. Two on-board video cameras will capture your drive and allow you to re-live the action later on.
Highlights
- A high speed, adrenalin filled drive around the 2.4 km south circuit which passes underneath the iconic Yas Viceroy hotel.
- A real racing car with ultimate grip and downforce from “slick” tyres and big wings.
- A rare opportunity to complete laps on an F1 racing track.
- Power from an engine prepared by racing legends Cosworth.
- Feel like a professional racing driver as you power around the track with lightning quick F1™ style “paddle shift” gear changes.
- The driving Experience of a lifetime!
What's included
- Safety briefing & instructions.
- Professional Instructor.
- Full gear and Helmet, as required.
- Insurance.
- 15 minutes driving experience on the South Circuit
- Opportunity the view onboard video footage
- Experience duration: 60-90 mins
- Video recording can be obtained for an additional AED 210
- Food & drinks
- Transfers
Know before you go
Waiver forms should be filled in online and sent to the customer service team along with a copy of your driver’s license 2 days before the date of the experience. Arrive 30 mins prior to your experience/tour start time. Wear closed-toe, soft-soled shoes. Sandals or high heels are not allowed. Any abusive behaviour or safety violations will lead to penalizing or be reported to authorities as necessary. Alcohol cannot be consumed in the period prior to your driver experience. Any accidents that occur due to the influence of alcohol will be reported to authorities and drivers will be liable for damages incurred.
Cancellation policy
Can be cancelled or rescheduled 24 hours before the event date without charges. For cancellations please contact [email protected]
Additional Information
* Important driving license requirements: To participate, all drivers must be over the age of 19 years old and present a valid U.A.E license for residents or a domestic license from your home country for non-residents, held for a minimum of 02 years. Provisional licenses are not approved. If your current driver's license doesn't mention the issue date, please provide proof of your previous driver's license. The driving license needs to cover manual transmission or the client should have a good knowledge of the same.
* Please note that the duration of the entire experience will be between 60 and 90 minutes (arrival, registration, briefing, kit up, drive and departure) subject to Race Control and Circuit Safety Operations session scheduling.
*Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes before the start of the experience.
*Upon arrival: Access to circuit via Gate 7 and head to garage 16.
Yas Marina Circuit has been stringent measures in place to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience.
*The customer service centre will assist you in completing your driver's license and waiver procedures.
*Please have your ticket number available upon arrival and register at the main reception.
*The customer service team will validate your booking, you will receive a wristband and be guided to the briefing room where you will be introduced to the instructor.
* Please be aware of the height and weight restrictions: 160-190cm and max 105kg
* If a manual car is requested by the customer, their license needs to cover this.
