Enjoy An Awesome Ferrari Experience In Spain
It used to be an exclusive luxury reserved for the rich and the famous, but these days, virtually anyone can enjoy a drive in a high-end sports cars, such as a Ferrari or Lamborghini, at a variety of professional racing tracks in Spain. The most popular circuits are The Circuit of Cataluña near Barcelona and el Jarama near Madrid thanks to their prime locations and rich racing traditions. But there are many other options out there as well that are well worth looking into, as you will see in this article!
The National Circuit of Cataluna, Montmelo
Without a doubt, Montmeló is the most legendary circuit in Spain. It has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991 and in recent years has become popular as a winter testing ground for Formula 1 teams.
Pilots will be confronted with unique challenges such as difficult breaking sections, an exciting mixture of fast and slow corners, as well as a variety of slopes and inclines.
If you truly want the experience of driving at a top level circuit and to follow in the path of some of the most famous Formula 1 drivers in history, then Montmeló is definitely the best option.
The circuit of Jarama, Madrid
Close to Madrid, the circuit at Jarama also has a long and impressive racing history. Between 1967 and 1981 it has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix eleven times with the likes of Nicki Lauda and James Hunt all having won Formula 1 races here. Jarama features tricky corners and numerous elevations which make it one of the most challenging circuits in Spain.
In Spanish motor sport history the ‘Rampa Pegaso’ and ‘Bajada Bugati’ are legendary and at Jarama you can experience them first hand. To handle this circuit well, you`ll need to have nerves of steel, conviction, and naturally a little bit of skill would be useful!
Cheste, Valencia
The circuit of Cheste was named after one of Valencia’s most notable racing sons, motorcycling superstar Ricardo Tormo. Cheste is a quick, exciting and memorable circuit and its mild winter climate also makes it a popular testing ground for Formula 1 teams.
Cheste offers a nicely balanced mixture of fast and slow curves as well as a long straight of 876 meters. It is also famed for being one of the few counterclockwise circuits in Spain. We guarantee an intense, demanding drive!
The circuit at Navarra.
The track at Navarra near Los Arcos is Spain’s newest and most modern motorsport venue, opening in 2010. It has already played to host to a number of premium events such as the Super League Formula. It delivers all the amenities you would hope to find at a modern circuit.
There are 13 curves, five of them left and eight of them right and an 800 meter straight which is ideal for generating some genuine, speed and acceleration!
The circuit at Kotarr
In 2008, the circuit at Kotarr, near Burgosopened its doors, and for the first time revealed its unique track design, which can take on many different layouts, in order to accommodate different types of races and vehicles. One other noteworthy characteristic is that Kotarr is the only Spanish racing track where it is possible to drive in icy, wet conditions.
The longest variation of the circuit includes a good variety of quick and slow curves – 15 overall – and the layout enables some exciting, intense driving. There are also quite a few tricky chicanes and long straights which are ideal for putting your foot down.
The circuit at Jerez.
Yet another circuit with a proud heritage, the circuit at Jerez hosted the Spanish grand prix between 1986 and 1990. Since its opening in 1985 it has gained a deserved reputation as one of the premier circuits in the whole of Spain as well as one of the quickest.
With hard corners such as the famous Sito Pons or Alex Crivillé, you will need plenty of nerve to navigate this wide and fast track. It is a relatively flat circuit and has no blind corners, and this makes it a favorite among the drivers.
So next time you are on vacation in Spain and are on the lookout for something fresh and fun to do with your day, why not treat yourself to a few laps in the car of your dreams? Your very own Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche or even genuine F1 car can be booked through any one of many highly regarded online companies.
So waht is it you are waiting for? Select which car you want to drive and the circuit that you want to drive at, and we will be waiting for you at the pit lane!
The author is a life-long Ferrari and motor racing fan with a strong passion for test driving the fastest cars on the planet. If you’d love the chance to get behind the wheel of the car of your dreams at an authentic, top class Spanish speed circuit, such as Montmeló, then you will discover additional tips and advice on his website www.conducirunferrari.es.
