What Can I Expect

This is Formula 1000! F1000 is one of the most popular single seater motorsport categories in the UK and these experiences give you the chance to drive one of these amazing open-wheelers at the London Motor Circuit. 

If you're wondering what the 1000 bit of the name Formula 1000 means, it’s the engine capacity. And these are 1000cc motorbike engines we're talking about here. Yep, a powerful motorbike engine in a car. So, shape a super lightweight monocoque chassis, stick a four cylinder motorbike engine in it and watch it go!

This combination of a motorcycle engine in a car (that's really light) gives you massively impressive performance figures: a top speed of 150 mph, 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds and a rev counter that bounces nicely up to 14,000rpm. And seeing F1000 cars do 0-100mph in just 4.75 seconds, it's also reassuring to know that braking time from 125 mph to stand still is 4.50 seconds.

How do you drive a genuine Formula 1000 single seater? Well, for a start you'll be on your own out there, so the sessions combine in-car driver training with instructor-driven laps, so you can get used to the layout of the circuit, braking points and so on.

Now you've seen where you'll be driving, it's time for you to get out there and do it! As you leave the pit lane in your F1000, the adrenaline will be pumping. It's just you, a very lightweight open-wheeled chassis and one powerful engine. It's going to be noisy, scarily low to the ground and ridiculously rapid.

We reckon you're going to enjoy your foray into the world of Formula F1000 racing driver. It's a cracking category of car competing in a superb Championship, which attracts future top-level motorsport winners for sure. Time to book your Formula F1000 drive at the London Motor Circuit!

When Is It Available

• Selected weekdays throughout the year
• Upgrades to include Saturday mornings are available (payable direct when booking your date)
• Experiences are subject to availability and weather conditions

Suitable For

• Height restrictions: minimum 5ft 2ins, maximum 6ft 1ins
• Weight restrictions: maximum 16 stone
• A full manual driving licence is required
• Participants must be physically fit with no serious health conditions

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome to come along and can participate in passenger hot laps  or driving laps,  for an additional charge payable on the day

Anything Else

• Race boots are recommended, alternatively plimsolls must be worn which are provided free of charge (max shoe size UK12)
• Glasses must be worn if needed
• Refreshments and snacks are available to purchase onsite
• Drivers will need to sign a form accepting risk and vehicle damage liability of up to £10,000+VAT.  Alternatively damage liability reduction is available to purchase on the day starting from £27
• Please note rebooking within 14 days of your booking will incur a fee