During the eight years since its inception, the F1x2 programme has provided over 2,500 frequently ecstatic passengers with what can only be described as the most “up-close-and-personal” view of Formula One currently available to non-racing drivers (that said, a few racing drivers have also been passengers). High-profile events in some of the world’s most famous cities, including London, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Johannesburg, Budapest, Las Vegas, Houston and Toronto, have also ensured a great deal of positive publicity for this unique fleet of two-seater Formula One cars. As a result, one of the questions most often asked of Minardi F1x2 staff is, “How can I get to be a passenger?”

In most cases, because of the level of cost involved, Minardi F1x2 events are corporately funded. That is, a company contracts with the Team to stage a two-seater programme at a specific venue – usually a racing circuit – and provide a specified number of F1x2 rides for its guests. The passengers in such cases are often valued clients, supplier representatives or employees receiving a unique reward for their hard work. The Minardi F1x2 programme is a “broad church”, however, with government ministers, captains of industry, pop stars, sporting heroes, successful bidders in high-dollar charity auctions, competition winners and even a NASA astronaut all having ridden in the cars at one time or another.

We don’t like the term “elitist”, however, so usually once a year, the Minardi F1x2 Team stages an “open” event in order to fulfil both corporate and non-corporate commitments. In the past, these have taken place at circuits such as Donington Park, Rockingham Motor Speedway, Brands Hatch, Misano Adriatico and Vallelunga, and it is on such occasions that individual passenger rides can be accommodated.

Be aware, though, that an F1x2 ride comes with a significant pricetag attached, height and weight restrictions apply, and each passenger must have a mandatory medical check. More detailed information can be found in other sections of this website – in particular, under the “FAQ” heading – but if you are unable to find the answer to a question you may have, or should you want to go as far as booking a passenger ride, then please contact us via enquiries@MinardiF1x2.com.