Liven Up You Spanish Holiday With A High Octane Ferrari Driving Experience
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 as you will see in this article, there are a lot of other high quality circuits out there that are definitely worth discovering.
The Circuit of Cataluña Montmeló
The Circuit Of Montmeló is the best known circuit in the whole of Spain. It has played host to the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991 and recently the track has been used as an off season testing venue for F1 racing teams.
Drivers will face unique challenges such as difficult breaking sections, an exciting mix of fast and slow corners, as well as a variety of slopes and inclines.
If you really want the experience of driving at a grand prix level circuit and to follow in the path of some of the most famous F1 drivers in history, then Montmeló is undoubtedly the best option.
The circuit of Jarama, Madrid
Jarama’s circuit, which is located not far from Madrid, also has a history to be proud of. It has held the Spanish Gran Prix 11 times between 1967 and 1981. Superstars of F1 racing history such as Nicki Lauda and Gilles Villenueve have all taken the checkered flag here. Jarama features tricky corners and numerous elevations which make it one of the most demanding 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. This circuit is a real challenge – it demands an ample amount of nerve, skill, and commitment behind the wheel.
The Cheste Circuit
This circuitis named in honor of a local Valencia racing icon, motorcyclist Ricardo Tormo. Reknowed for being a speedy and exciting circuit, Cheste also has mild winter temperatures making it a favored winter testing ground for Formula One teams.
There is a nice balance of fast and slow curves as well as an enjoyable straight of 876 meters.. It’s renowned too for being one of Spain’s few circuits that run counterclockwise. We guarantee an intense, challenging drive!
Circuit of Navarra
The track at Navarra near Los Arcos is Spain’s newest and most modern racing venue, opening its doors in 2010. It has already played host to some prestigious events such as the Super League Formula. The on-site facilities are outstanding as you might expect from a modern, constructed track.
There are curves, five of them left and eight of them right and an 800 meter straight which is ideal for generating some real, velocity and acceleration!
The circuit of Kotarr.
Established in 2008, the circuit at Kotarr can take on several different layouts, according to the cars involved and kind of event that is being held. One other notable characteristic is that Kotarr is the only Spanish circuit where it is possible to drive in icy, weather.
The extended version of the track is composed of a variety quick and slow curves – a total of fifteen – with design intended for some entertaining and aggressive driving. There are also numerous difficult chicanes and long straights which are great for putting your foot to the floor.
The Circuit at Jerez.
The ciruit of Jerez held the Spanish Grand Prix between 1986 and 1990 and as a result, is yet another racing track with a fine pedigree. It first opened its doors in 1985 and since then has acquired a reputation as one of the best and fastest paced tracks in Spain.
With hard corners such as the famous Sito Pons or Alex Crivillé, you will need nerves of steel to navigate this wide and fast track. It is a somewhat flat circuit and has no blind corners, and this makes it a firm favourite among the racers.
If you’re looking for something new and fun to do whilst on holiday in Spain, why not take your dream car for one or two laps? Spanish driving gifts are widely available on the internet, offering Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches – and even authentic F1 cars for hire!
So why wait any longer? Just pick your vehicle and select your circuit and we’ll meet you in pit stop!
Being a life-long Formula One and Ferrari fan, the author has a deep enthusiasm racing and driving of all kinds. He is the webmaster at conducirunferrari, which features recommendations and advice for anyone who would like to drive the car of their dreams at an authentic Spanish speed circuit such as the the Circuit of Montmeló, .
