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Take the wheel of a Ferrari in Maranello: a supervised 15-minute test drive, F1 simulator session, museum visit and a full regional lunch. Practical, high-adrenaline and rich with local automotive history—this package delivers a compact taste of Ferrari culture.
Take the wheel of a Ferrari in Maranello: a supervised 15-minute test drive, F1 simulator session, museum visit and a full regional lunch. Practical, high-adrenaline and rich with local automotive history—this package delivers a compact taste of Ferrari culture.
You step out onto a sun-warmed tarmac just beyond Maranello, the engine’s idle hum filling the air as the instructor runs through the checklist. The smell of hot rubber competes with espresso from a nearby café; beyond the paddock the flat Po Valley rolls gently toward the distant Apennines, where curves begin to promise a different kind of speed.
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Operated by I Love Maranello · Maranello, Emilia-Romagna
You step out onto a sun-warmed tarmac just beyond Maranello, the engine’s idle hum filling the air as the instructor runs through the checklist. The smell of hot rubber competes with espresso from a nearby café; beyond the paddock the flat Po Valley rolls gently toward the distant Apennines, where curves begin to promise a different kind of speed.
This experience bundles the essentials of Ferrari culture: a supervised 15-minute test drive in a Ferrari 458 Italia or California, a run on a Formula 1 simulator, entrance to the Ferrari Museum, and a full Emilia-Romagna lunch in a traditional trattoria. Maranello’s rise in the 20th century mirrors the region’s industrial craft—small workshops that grew into a global marque. Geologically the area is plain and forgiving, the nearby hills of Modena giving way to tightly banked roads that inspired Ferrari’s chassis and suspension work.
Expect practical touches: a recorded in-car video, a driving certificate, and the option for a companion to enjoy the museum and meal (only the California can carry a passenger during the drive). The day balances adrenaline with local flavor—Bolognese-style pasta, a rich second course, and regional wine.
Plan to arrive early with your original driving licence (held at least one year), wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable layers, and allow time to explore the museum’s cars and exhibits. Cameras are welcome for static displays but follow staff instructions near the cars and on track. In short: it’s a concentrated, hands-on capsule of Ferrari history and performance with enough structure to keep the focus on the driving.
moderate.
4 hours.
No special fitness required, but be comfortable operating a high-performance car and managing short bursts of adrenaline.
Only the Ferrari California is configured to carry a passenger during the test drive; if you choose the 458 Italia it is solo. Companions can purchase museum and lunch access included in the companion package.
You need a valid driving licence held for at least one year. Visitors from outside the EU should bring an International Driving Permit in addition to their home licence.
The program offers a 15-minute supervised test drive in either a Ferrari 458 Italia or a Ferrari California, accompanied by a driving instructor and recorded on video.
Yes—admission to the Ferrari Museum in Maranello is included for the participant and the companion (companion’s package includes museum entrance and lunch).
Maranello transformed from agricultural village to motorsport hub in the mid-20th century after Enzo Ferrari relocated his factory and team here; the town’s identity is inseparable from the Scuderia’s evolution.
Traffic and noise are managed around the factory and test areas; visitors should respect speed limits on public roads and follow staff guidance to minimize disturbance to nearby residential areas.
I Love Maranello operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out onto a sun-warmed tarmac just beyond Maranello, the engine’s idle hum filling the air as the instructor runs through the checklist. The smell of hot rubber competes with espresso from a nearby café; beyond the paddock the flat Po Valley rolls gently toward the distant Apennines, where curves begin to promise a different kind of speed.
You step out onto a sun-warmed tarmac just beyond Maranello, the engine’s idle hum filling the air as the instructor runs through the checklist. The smell of hot rubber competes with espresso from a nearby café; beyond the paddock the flat Po Valley rolls gently toward the distant Apennines, where curves begin to promise a different kind of speed.
This experience bundles the essentials of Ferrari culture: a supervised 15-minute test drive in a Ferrari 458 Italia or California, a run on a Formula 1 simulator, entrance to the Ferrari Museum, and a full Emilia-Romagna lunch in a traditional trattoria. Maranello’s rise in the 20th century mirrors the region’s industrial craft—small workshops that grew into a global marque. Geologically the area is plain and forgiving, the nearby hills of Modena giving way to tightly banked roads that inspired Ferrari’s chassis and suspension work.
Expect practical touches: a recorded in-car video, a driving certificate, and the option for a companion to enjoy the museum and meal (only the California can carry a passenger during the drive). The day balances adrenaline with local flavor—Bolognese-style pasta, a rich second course, and regional wine.
Plan to arrive early with your original driving licence (held at least one year), wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable layers, and allow time to explore the museum’s cars and exhibits. Cameras are welcome for static displays but follow staff instructions near the cars and on track. In short: it’s a concentrated, hands-on capsule of Ferrari history and performance with enough structure to keep the focus on the driving.