Formula 1 Passenger Ride at Magny-Cours Grand Prix Circuit

Description

Formula 1 Passenger Ride at Magny-Cours Grand Prix Circuit

Location
Magny-Cours, Burgundy, France
Circuit Grand Prix de Magny-Cours
Located near Nevers (approx. 2.5 hours from Paris by train or car)
Free parking on-site
Exact meeting point provided after booking

The Experience Includes:

• 2 laps as a passenger in the LR3S Formula 1 car
• Briefing and safety instructions
• Full racing gear: suit, gloves, shoes, helmet, balaclava
• Onboard video recording of the experience
• Certificate of participation
• Optional companion pass (€10 / £8.50 / \$11) with access to circuit and open bar to be paid onsite

What to Expect

This Formula 1 track experience at Magny-Cours begins with your arrival at the circuit around 14:00. After check-in, you will be equipped with a full racing outfit and meet the team. A professional driver gives a briefing before you take your seat in the LR3S Formula 1 car.

This unique three-seater car, powered by a 700hp V8 Ford Cosworth engine, is the only one of its kind in Europe. It is designed to let passengers feel the real speed, acceleration, and braking of a Grand Prix car. With its layout, you sit just behind the driver with a clear view of the circuit.

Your Formula 1 ride consists of two full laps on the 4.4 km (2.7 mi) Magny-Cours Grand Prix circuit. The track includes tight corners, fast straights, and heavy braking zones. It was used for the French Formula 1 Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008 and remains a reference in motorsport for its precision and technical layout.

The onboard video captures the full ride so you can rewatch the experience later. After your session, you receive a certificate and have access to the rest area with refreshments if you opted for the companion pass.

This F1 passenger experience at Magny-Cours offers direct access to high-speed racing sensations in a controlled and supervised environment. It is designed for motorsport fans, curious visitors, or anyone looking to try a Formula 1 thrill ride in France.

About the Magny-Cours Grand Prix Circuit

The Magny-Cours Grand Prix circuit is located in Burgundy, near Nevers, in central France. Opened in 1960 and fully redeveloped in the late 1980s, it hosted the French Formula 1 Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008. The track measures 4.4 km (2.7 mi) and is known for its technical layout, combining fast straights with a mix of slow and medium-speed corners. Features include heavy braking zones, smooth asphalt, and wide run-off areas. The circuit is used for various motorsport events, including GT, Superbike, and single-seater championships. Its design prioritises precision and driver control, making it a useful test track. Magny-Cours offers professional-grade infrastructure and remains an important venue for track experiences, driving events, and manufacturer testing. It is easily accessible from Paris and Lyon by road or rail.

About the Three-Seater F1 Car (LR3S)

The LR3S is a purpose-built three-seater Formula 1-style car designed to give passengers a realistic feel of a Grand Prix experience. It is based on a carbon monocoque chassis and is fitted with a Ford Cosworth HB V8 engine that produces around 700 horsepower. The car is capable of high acceleration, tight cornering, and sharp braking, similar to a real F1 car. With a central seat for the professional driver and two passenger seats positioned behind, the LR3S offers good visibility and stability. The seating layout ensures that each rider experiences the circuit in direct alignment with the racing line. Used mainly for demonstration runs and F1 passenger experiences, this car is the only one of its kind operating in Europe. It is maintained by professional teams specialised in track operations and safety.

Other Important Information

• Duration on-site: approx. 3.5 hours
• Activity available from mid-April to late October
• Group size: max. 18 participants per session
• Minimum age: 16 (with parental authorisation if under 18)
• Maximum height: 1.89 m (6’2″)
• Maximum weight: 100 kg (220 lb)
• Maximum shoe size: 45 (EU) / 10.5 (UK) / 11.5 (US)
• Not suitable if under medical treatment affecting physical activity
• Arrival must be on time; late arrivals (30+ minutes) will not be accepted
• Subject to suitable weather conditions

Validity

On XperienceFrance, you purchase a voucher valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. It can be used for yourself or given as a gift.
If you would like to check availability for specific dates, please contact us before making your purchase.