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Take your first laps in the world of Formula 1 with our F1 Experience Bronze: WARM UP, a driving experience designed to help you progress step by step all the way to the wheel of a genuine Formula 1 car. On the Grand Prix circuit at Nevers Magny-Cours (Nièvre), home of the French Formula 1 Grand Prix from 1991 to 2008, you will start your experience at the wheel of a Formula 4 (F4) to get used to the corners and the speed of the circuit before taking your place in the seat of a Formula 1 car.
Your experience begins with two sessions at the wheel of our F4 cars, fitted with a Mygale M14-F4 chassis and a 6-speed sequential gearbox. Thanks to technology taken straight from racing (carbon monocoque, advanced aerodynamics and sequential gearbox), these single-seaters let you discover what makes driving a racing car special and gradually get used to the speed, the racing lines and the sensations of a single-seater.
After this first stage, it is time for the ultimate experience: climb aboard a genuine Formula 1 car. Settle into the seat of historic single-seaters such as the Prost AP-04, the Benetton B198 or the Arrows A19 and discover the unique sensations offered by these machines built for racing. Power, acceleration, braking, grip and aerodynamics: every lap takes you a little deeper into the world of F1. And because the experience would not be complete without a real sense of freedom, our Formula 1 cars run on track without a pace car in front of them, so you can make full use of your car’s performance.
Throughout your experience, you are supported by passionate professionals and experienced instructors. Their advice helps you understand the circuit better, improve your racing lines and progress from one session to the next. Our technical teams also take care of preparing the cars and keeping them running perfectly so you can make the most of your experience.
The cars
Step back into the 2001 season with the Prost AP04, the last single-seater entered by Prost Grand Prix in Formula 1. A historic car, driven in turn by Jean Alesi, Gastón Mazzacane and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, that carries the final pages of the French team’s story.
Powered by a Cosworth V8 producing around 650 hp, the AP04 combines a carbon chassis, a 7-speed sequential gearbox and a design built to meet the demands of motorsport at the highest level.
From the experience of Jean Alesi to the arrival of Heinz-Harald Frentzen, this single-seater was there for Prost Grand Prix’s final laps in Formula 1.
Take your seat in a car steeped in history and feel the intensity of a genuine early 2000s F1.
Discover the Benetton B198, an iconic single-seater of the 1998 season, designed by Rory Byrne and developed with Ross Brawn’s engineering. Powered by a Playlife V10 producing around 780 hp, it was driven by Jean Alesi and Alexander Wurz on the world championship circuits.
But the B198 has a special story at LRS Formula: Laurent Redon, the team’s founder, was a reserve and test driver for Benetton and took part in developing the car. His work was praised at the time by the team’s management, who described him as “a talented driver and a real asset for the car’s development programmes”.
With its naturally aspirated V10, carbon chassis and 7-speed sequential gearbox, the B198 takes you to the heart of late 1990s Formula 1.
Take the wheel of a single-seater that made its mark on Benetton’s history and has a unique connection with the history of LRS Formula.
Discover the Arrows A19, a single-seater that raced in Formula 1 in 1998, designed under the direction of John Barnard. With its bold design and its 3.0-litre Arrows V10, it perfectly embodies the spirit of late 1990s F1.
Driven by Mika Salo and Pedro Diniz, the A19 stood out for its technical approach and its particularly demanding character. Its carbon chassis, sequential gearbox and V10 engine make it a true Grand Prix machine.
Take your seat in a legendary F1 and discover the sensations of a late 1990s single-seater, from the days when the V10 still ruled the circuits.
