F1 DRIVE – London, the primary official System 1 karting expertise, is opening its doorways to the general public for the primary time on Tuesday, February 6, with tickets occurring sale later this week.
The brand new F1 expertise, which is positioned under Tottenham Hotspur Stadium’s iconic South Stand, is a part of a 15-year strategic partnership between System 1 and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Tickets will go on public sale at 10am on Thursday, January 25 by way of f1drivelondon.com, with an unique pre-sale for F1 Unlocked Members, Tottenham Hotspur Season Ticket Holders, One Hotspur Members, Premium Members and people who have beforehand registered for early entry opening on Wednesday, January 24.
Guests will be capable of get behind the wheel of karts designed to create essentially the most genuine System 1 driving expertise for drivers of a variety of ages and talent ranges.
Unique options to F1 DRIVE – London embrace:
Steering wheels that includes an 18cm LED show, offering knowledge and updates to the driving force resembling lap occasions, stay race place, intervals, enhance degree, observe security info and flag standing
A ‘DRS’ (Drag Discount System) button on the steering wheel, permitting larger velocity when near the competitor in entrance
Immersive in-kart audio, full with sound results taken from onboard recordings of the automobiles of Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen, commentary from David Croft and Naomi Schiff and stay driving suggestions
Accredited by the Nationwide Karting Affiliation, the attraction consists of three totally different observe layouts that draw inspiration from essentially the most iconic F1 circuits all over the world. The tracks have been tailor-made for a various viewers, from the ‘Future Stars’ observe, set to ignite the fervour of younger drivers and encourage the subsequent technology of F1 followers, and the ‘Dash Observe’ which ensures an enticing expertise for racers of all talents.
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For these searching for the last word thrill, the Future Stars and Dash tracks are mixed to kind the ‘Tremendous Circuit’ – the longest and most technical of the three tracks, offering a possibility for ‘Elite’ racing periods, combining talent and pleasure.
These taking up the Tremendous Circuit will expertise the identical format as an F1 race weekend by collaborating in Follow and Qualifying laps forward of their massive race, promising an genuine F1 karting expertise.
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For these eager to additional hone their karting abilities, 1-to-1 and group teaching periods will probably be obtainable. Budding drivers may have the chance to obtain pro-level efficiency teaching, with consultants reviewing and inspecting race knowledge, telemetry and video evaluation to assist enhance and advance lap occasions and technique.
A variety of unique occasion experiences, together with company packages and personal bookings, will probably be obtainable for reservations at f1drivelondon.com.
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F1 DRIVE – London would be the point of interest of a long-term partnership between F1 and Tottenham Hotspur, that can goal to create apprenticeship and profession alternatives for native younger folks and produce larger variety to the motorsport trade, notably for ladies and underrepresented teams.
As a part of this imaginative and prescient, the ‘Mechanics Field’, will permit native faculty college students to participate in stay technological demonstrations and STEM workshops, to encourage younger folks and supply a touchpoint to the world of motorsport, opening up profession pathways.
All through the venue, there will probably be numerous F1 touchpoints to additional immerse friends within the sights, sounds and pleasure of some of the exhilarating sports activities on earth.
Past the observe lies the ‘Fan Zone’, internet hosting a variety of leisure alternatives together with 8 state-of-the-art VR5 full-movement racing simulators working the 2023 F1 sport. Friends can participate in a Pit Cease Problem and marvel on the genuine F1 memorabilia on show from the grid’s present ten groups. To seize their expertise, friends can pose for selfies in entrance of an F1 automotive or seize the last word celebratory shot on the rostrum. F1 DRIVE – London merchandise may even be obtainable to buy from the venue and on-line.
Friends will be capable of gasoline up for the race with a various meals menu, designed for a wide range of tastes, which will be tailor-made to all dietary necessities with a full kids’s menu additionally served. A diversified drinks menu can be on supply with gentle drinks and alcohol-free options served throughout race periods and alcoholic drinks and cocktails obtainable for after racing.