Every Stratos circuit is within reach of an international airport, and the transfer from the airport to the hotel and the circuit is included. You book the flight. Everything after you land is handled.
In short: Fly to Graz for the Red Bull Ring, Budapest for the Hungaroring, Faro for Portimão, Bologna or Rimini for Misano, Marseille or Toulon for Paul Ricard, and Bologna for Imola. From the US, each is one connection through a European hub. Arrive on day 1 for the briefing and welcome dinner. Flights are the only thing not included.
Key facts
- Airport and circuit transfers are included on every Stratos event.
- Each event is 3 nights and 2 full track days.
- Nearest airports: Graz (Red Bull Ring), Budapest (Hungaroring), Faro (Portimão), Rimini or Bologna (Misano), Toulon Hyères or Marseille (Paul Ricard), Bologna (Imola).
- Drivers with a license issued outside the EU need an International Driving Permit.
- Flights to and from the event are not included.
Circuit by circuit
| Circuit | Country | Nearest airports | Where Stratos stays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Ring | Austria | Graz | TAUROA Steirerschlössl, Zeltweg, ten minutes from the circuit, subject to availability |
| Hungaroring | Hungary | Budapest | BOTANIQ Castle of Tura, subject to availability |
| Portimão | Portugal | Faro | Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, Praia da Rocha, subject to availability |
| Misano | Italy | Rimini, Bologna | Grand Hotel Rimini, subject to availability |
| Paul Ricard | France | Toulon Hyères, Marseille | Hôtel & Spa du Castellet, subject to availability |
| Imola | Italy | Bologna | Palazzo di Varignana, subject to availability |
Hotels are subject to availability and may change to a similar or higher-standard property.
From the United States
- Routing: Most US travelers connect through a European hub.
- Time difference: Austria, Hungary, Italy and France are 6 hours ahead of New York. Portugal is 5 hours ahead.
- When to arrive: day 1 is arrival, the track briefing and the welcome dinner. If you can, land a day early to sleep off the flight. You drive better rested.
- When to leave: day 4 is departure, with a transfer back to the airport.
- Documents: passport, driver's license, and an International Driving Permit from AAA or AATA.
- What to pack: comfortable clothes with long sleeves and long pants, and thin-soled shoes. Helmets and all driving gear are provided.
Red Bull Ring, Austria
- Airport: Graz.
- Hotel: TAUROA Steirerschlössl, an Art Nouveau house in Zeltweg, ten minutes from the circuit, with a restaurant awarded three Gault&Millau toques, subject to availability.
- Dinner: an evening at Schloss Farrach in Zeltweg, subject to availability.
- Event: Red Bull Ring event.
Hungaroring, Hungary
- Airport: Budapest.
- Hotel: BOTANIQ Castle of Tura, subject to availability.
- Event: Hungaroring event.
Portimão, Portugal
- Airport: Faro. Many travelers from the US connect through Lisbon.
- Hotel: Bela Vista Hotel & Spa, on Praia da Rocha, subject to availability.
- Event: Portimão event.
Misano, Paul Ricard and Imola
Airports and hotels are in the table above.
Making a longer trip of it
- Red Bull Ring: Vienna or Salzburg before or after.
- Hungaroring: Budapest's thermal baths and the Danube.
- Portimão: the Algarve coast, or Lisbon.
- Misano and Imola: Bologna, and Italy's Motor Valley: Ferrari, Lamborghini, Ducati and Pagani are all nearby.
- Paul Ricard: Provence and the Côte d'Azur.
Bringing someone
A non-driving guest joins for €4,800, VAT included. Your guest shares your hotel room for three nights, with every meal and drink, the welcome and closing dinners, transfers, and access to the circuit. Driving is not included.
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FAQ
What is the nearest airport to the Red Bull Ring?
Graz. Stratos includes the transfer from the airport to the hotel and the circuit.
Where do you stay for the Red Bull Ring?
Stratos plans three nights at TAUROA Steirerschlössl in Zeltweg, ten minutes from the circuit, subject to availability.
What is the nearest airport to the Hungaroring?
Budapest.
What is the nearest airport to Portimão circuit?
Faro, in the Algarve.
Are flights included in a Stratos event?
No. Flights are the only thing you book. Transfers, hotel and meals are included.
How many days should I allow from the US?
Four days for the event, plus travel. Arriving a day early helps with jet lag.
Do I need a rental car?
No. Airport and circuit transfers are included.
Can my partner come?
Yes. A non-driving guest is €4,800, VAT included, sharing your room for the three nights, or you can add a separate room at an additional cost.
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.