With the availability of the F1 Show Car and F1 Simulators the dream of strapping yourself in is closer than ever. At one time only the well connected could see for themselves the allure of these cars up close. They are becoming increasingly more accessible to the general public.
The show car has generally, raced or been a test car previously to it’s life of side lined glamor. The show cars can be rented and brought to your location to sit on display. They can even be dressed in your company’s logos and colors. The simulators usually can be found in two sizes. The half version where the front end of the car looks authentic all the way to the full blown very authentic simulator with full size wheels and aerodynamics.
The aerodynamics are crucial with an F1 race car, it sets them apart from any other car in the world. It is more closely related to a fighter jet then any other car. All of them use the same Bridgestone rubber tires as mandated in the rules. The fuel however, is very close to the premium fuel you might use in your own vehicle.
From mid March to mid November the race schedule is filled with stops in the most desirable locations on the earth. From Budapest to Singapore, the people who follow this sport on the front lines, are true globetrotters. The Champion of each year is immortalized into the Hall of Fame such as Mario Andretti in 1978. Two time winner Fernando Alonso and recent winner Jenson Button are two of the newer faces to watch.
Two races to not miss are the Grand Prix de Monaco with it’s picture perfect azure water and the beautiful Australian race. The Quantas Australian Grand Prix is surrounded by palm trees and the sea. Architecturally, all of the locations are designed for excitement and beauty.
If something more on the lines of team building is what you are looking for, then search no further than a Pit Stop Challenge. With the use of the real show cars you can feel your adrenaline boost as you perform the mechanical duties of a true to life pit stop crew. Racing against another team or the time clock this will get your heart pumping.
Next time you book a vacation, check to see if the Grand Prix will be in town. If you want an experience up close, you can’t beat the chance of getting to sit in one of these premiere technological wonders. As a race fan, nothing can compare to sitting in an F1 Show Car.
If you want to hire an f1 show car for any reason at all, then you should pay a visit to fmcg international. They are one of the country’s leading providers of F1 show cars for hire and will be able to give you exactly what you need.