Yes. You can drive a Porsche GT3 RS, a Ferrari or a Lamborghini on a Grand Prix circuit with nothing more than a driver's license, if the event is built for it.
In short: You need a valid driver's license, not track experience. At Stratos you start in the passenger seat with your coach, then drive with them beside you, building speed at your own pace. The circuit is privately hired for 15 drivers, so there is no traffic to worry about.
Key facts
- No track experience is needed to drive at a Stratos event. A valid driver's license is enough.
- Licenses issued outside the EU also need an International Driving Permit.
- You start in the passenger seat with your coach, then drive with them beside you.
- The circuit is privately hired for 15 drivers max, with safety crew and marshals.
- Cars: available cars, which may include a Porsche 911 GT3 or GT3 RS, a Ferrari F8 Tributo or a Lamborghini Aventador SVJ. We keep a supercar fleet on hand, and you can also request other cars.
- Helmet and driving gear are provided.
Why most places make you wait
Many programs keep their fastest cars for drivers who have completed earlier courses. That makes sense on a shared circuit, where a beginner in a fast car is surrounded by other cars.
Stratos removes the reason. With the whole circuit hired and a coach in every car, a first-timer can start in a supercar.
How your first laps work
- The evening before. A briefing on race driving theory: the line, braking, the flags.
- First, the passenger seat. Your coach drives the circuit and talks you through it.
- Then you drive. Your coach sits beside you and calls each corner. You go at your own pace.
- Between sessions. You review data and video together, and try the next step.
- Day two. You put it together: clean laps, later braking, more speed.
What it feels like
The first surprise is the brakes. A GT3 RS stops far harder than any road car, and learning to trust that is where most of the early speed comes from. The second is how quiet your head gets. There is no room to think about anything except the next corner.
What keeps a beginner safe
- An empty circuit. 15 drivers max, each with space.
- A coach beside you. Private coaching with professional race drivers.
- Safety crew and marshals on the circuit both days.
- Cars built for it, prepared by a mechanic team, with fresh tires and brakes.
- Your pace. Nobody is timing you against anyone else.
Which car should a beginner choose
| Car | Why choose it first |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 GT3 (992) | The most forgiving. It tells you clearly what it is doing |
| Porsche 911 GT3 RS | More grip and sharper responses, still very readable |
| Ferrari F8 Tributo | Turbo power and electronics that flatter you |
| Lamborghini Aventador SVJ | The most dramatic, and a single VIP seat |
Your coach will help you choose. Compare the cars
What you need
- A valid driver's license. If it was issued outside the EU, also an International Driving Permit.
- Long sleeves, long pants and thin-soled shoes.
- Nothing else. Helmet and driving gear are provided.
What it costs
From €32,500 per driver, VAT included: the circuit, the car, private coaching, 3 nights luxury accommodation, meals and transfers. See upcoming events · Your first track day checklist
FAQ
Do I need experience to drive a supercar on a race track?
No. At Stratos a valid driver's license is enough, and a coach sits beside you from the first lap.
Is it scary?
For the first few laps, a little. With an empty circuit and a coach talking you through each corner, it becomes focus very quickly.
What if I am slow?
There is no "slow". You are not timed against anyone, and your coach builds the program around you.
Can I drive a Lamborghini or Ferrari as a complete beginner?
Yes. Your coach will help you choose the car that suits you.
How fast will I go?
As fast as you are comfortable with. Beginners usually find far more speed by the second day than they expect.
What license do I need?
A valid driver's license, plus an International Driving Permit if it was issued outside the EU.
Will I share the car?
Two drivers at most share each fleet car and keep the same car and coach for both days. The Lamborghini is for one driver.
Do I need my own helmet?
No. Helmet and driving gear are provided.
How much does it cost?
From €32,500 in total, VAT included, with the car, coaching, 3 nights and meals.
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.