Corso Pilota is Ferrari's official driving school. It is a two-day course, it starts at €14,640, VAT included, for Sport at Fiorano, and it is open to Ferrari clients only.
In short: Corso Pilota has three levels: Sport, Evoluzione+ and Race. Sport at Fiorano costs €14,640, Evoluzione+ at Monza costs €26,840 and Race at Monza costs €34,160, VAT included. The hotel is included. You need to be a Ferrari client to book. If you are not, the closest alternative on a private Grand Prix circuit is Stratos, where you can drive a Ferrari F8 Tributo with no ownership required.
Key facts
- Corso Pilota is Ferrari's official driving school: two-day courses in three levels, Sport, Evoluzione+ and Race.
- European prices, VAT included: €14,640 (Sport, Fiorano), €26,840 (Evoluzione+, Monza), €34,160 (Race, Monza). A non-driving guest in Italy is from €3,050.
- Corso Pilota is reserved for Ferrari clients.
- Courses take up to 28 clients, in four groups of seven, and include the hotel and dinners.
- At Stratos, anyone invited can drive a Ferrari F8 Tributo on a privately hired Grand Prix circuit, with no Ferrari ownership required.
- The Ferrari F8 Tributo at Stratos totals €45,000, VAT included, for 3 nights and 2 full track days.
What Corso Pilota costs
| Course | Length | Price, VAT included | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, Fiorano | 2 days | €14,640 | The first level: car control and circuit technique in Ferrari's 296 models |
| Evoluzione+, Monza | 2 days | €26,840 | The second level, with time in Ferrari Challenge race cars |
| Race, Monza | 2 days | €34,160 | The top level, ending in the Challenge course that prepares clients for Ferrari racing |
| Non-driving guest, Italy | 2 days | From €3,050 | Accommodation, meals and a guest program |
- Ferrari also sells a one-day Personal Coaching course at Varano. For two days, Sport is €43,920 and Race is €48,800, VAT included (€21,960 and €24,400 for one day).
What is included
- Two days of instruction from professional racing drivers
- Luxury accommodation, a champagne reception, group dinners and lunches at the circuit
- Shuttle transfers between the hotel and the circuit
- Ferrari's cars: the 296 GTB and the 296 Challenge
Courses take up to 28 clients, split into four groups of seven. The US courses ran at The Thermal Club, Ten Tenths in Charlotte, Circuit of the Americas, Sonoma, Mont-Tremblant, Indianapolis and Homestead-Miami.
Who can attend
Corso Pilota is reserved for Ferrari clients. Dates sell out quickly, and each level requires the one before it. If you do not own a Ferrari, you cannot book it.
Alternatives if you do not own a Ferrari
| Ferrari Corso Pilota | Stratos | Porsche Track Experience | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who can book | Ferrari clients | By invitation. No car ownership needed | Anyone, with earlier courses required for the top levels |
| Cars | Ferrari 296 GTB, 296 Challenge | Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and many others | Porsche only |
| Circuit | Shared between course groups | A whole Grand Prix circuit, privately hired | Shared dates at Grand Prix circuits |
| Group | Up to 28 | 15 drivers max | Up to 32 on Master GT3 RS |
| Length | 2 days | 3 nights, 2 full track days | 1 to 2.5 days |
| Experience needed | Ferrari's earlier levels for Evoluzione+ and Race | None | None at entry level |
| Hotel and meals | Included | Included: 3 nights luxury accommodation, meals and group dinners | Arranged yourself |
| Published price | From €14,640, VAT included | From €32,500, VAT included | From €3,999 for the two-day Master |
When Corso Pilota is the better choice
You own a Ferrari and want to learn it with the factory. You want a path that leads into Ferrari's own racing series. You want to stay in the United States.
When Stratos is the better choice
You do not own a Ferrari, or you want to drive more than one brand. You want a Grand Prix circuit with no other groups on it. You want full use of the car over two full days, private coaching, and a small group of founders and leaders worth meeting.
At Stratos, the Ferrari F8 Tributo totals €45,000, VAT included. That covers the €18,000 experience base and the car. See the Ferrari at Stratos · See upcoming events
FAQ
How much does Ferrari Corso Pilota cost?
€14,640 for Sport at Fiorano, €26,840 for Evoluzione+ at Monza and €34,160 for Race at Monza, VAT included. A non-driving guest in Italy is from €3,050.
Can anyone do Ferrari Corso Pilota?
No. It is reserved for Ferrari clients.
Is the hotel included in Corso Pilota?
Yes. Luxury accommodation, group dinners and transfers are part of the course.
What is the best alternative to Corso Pilota without owning a Ferrari?
For a Ferrari on a private Grand Prix circuit with coaching and the trip handled, Stratos. For a factory course in another brand, the Porsche Track Experience.
Can I drive a Ferrari on a Grand Prix circuit as a beginner?
Yes, at Stratos. No track experience is needed, and a professional coach sits beside you from the first lap.
Where does Ferrari Corso Pilota take place?
The US courses ran at The Thermal Club, Ten Tenths in Charlotte, Circuit of the Americas, Sonoma, Mont-Tremblant, Indianapolis and Homestead-Miami. Ferrari also runs courses in Europe.
How many people are on a Corso Pilota course?
Up to 28 clients, split into four groups of seven.
How much does it cost to drive a Ferrari at Stratos?
The Ferrari F8 Tributo totals €45,000, VAT included, for 3 nights and 2 full track days with private coaching.
Is Stratos affiliated with Ferrari?
No. Stratos is independent. Its fleet includes Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and many others.
About Stratos
Stratos runs exclusive driving experiences at Europe's greatest Grand Prix circuits, for founders and leaders. Each event privately hires the entire circuit for 15 drivers max, with a supercar fleet, private coaching with professional race drivers, 3 nights of luxury accommodation and 2 full track days. Stratos is invitation-only.