Driver training is an important aspect in the battle to increase road safety. By offering a range of driving courses, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve is striving to improve the individual capacity of drivers to deal with the various situations they may encounter on the roads every day.
Briefing / Theory
Theoretical approach on various aspects, such as braking safely and correctly, correct handling of the steering wheel, learning the right trajectories in public, understanding how weight / mass transfer affects vehicle behavior in various daily situations, analysis and prevention of risks in public highways.
Location: Briefing Room
Exercise 1 "Safety on Road"
This is a practical exercise carried out on the road and aims at the analysis and correction, of the trainee’s conduct. Analysis and prevention of risk in a practical way.
Location: Public Road
Exercise 2 "Breaking Test"
Simulation of an emergency breaking, in order to reduce the space required to immobilize the vehicle.
Location: Paddock
Exercise 3 "Dynamic Test"
There will be 2 rounds in closed circuit with the objective of improving control of the vehicle, of driving in general and, finally, of mass transfer.
Location: Circuit or go-kart track.
You have 2 options: purchase the experience and download the gift certificate here ; or buy a driving experience and select a gift box (voucher included), adding postage to your order.
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Very challenging. Great corners and gradients. Really a very entertaining circuit.
Martin A., Dubai UAE
€119.00
Algarve Motorsports Park Sítio do Escampadinho, Mexilhoeira Grande, 8500-148 Portimão, Portugal
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For this driving experience, you will be advised by one or more AIA Racing School Instructors, such as Miguel Praia, former superbike champion, and José Monroy, racing driver at several international competitions.
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More infoFaro Airport 8001-701 Faro, Portugal
via A22 53 min (81.8 km)
via N124 and A22 1 h 12 min (95.5 km)
Get on A22 from N125-10, IC4 and N125-4 | 13 min (11.5 km)
Follow A22 to CM1054. Take exit 3 from A22 | 33 min (63.0 km)
Continue on CM1054 to your destination | 7 min (7.3 km)
Get on A22 from N125-10, IC4 and N125-4 | 13 min (11.5 km)
Follow A22 and A2 to N124 in São Bartolomeu de Messines. Take exit 14 from A2 | 20 min (35.3 km)
Get on A22 in Silves from N124 and N124-1 | 23 min (24.0 km)
Follow A22 to CM1054. Take exit 3 from A22 | 9 min (17.5 km)
Continue on CM1054 to your destination | 7 min (7.3 km)
Lisbon Portela Airport 1700-111 Lisboa, Portugal
via A2 2 h 30 min (290 km)
Get on E1 from Av. Berlim | 2 min (750 m)
Follow A12, A2 and A22 to CM1054 in Faro. Take exit 3 from A22 | 2 h 20 min (282 km)
Continue on CM1054 to your destination | 7 min (7.3 km)
When arriving at Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, we will be welcoming you at the Info Point, in the main building. From there, you will be escorted to the right facility. We advise you to arrive at least 30 minutes before the driving experience’s beginning.
All driving experiences which appear on the website are subject to availability.
All drivers must be aged at least 18 and without any medical condition which may affect their ability to drive the car/motorcycle. A valid driving licence must be presented before any driving experience.
Any use of a mobile phone, camera or pda is not allowed during the driving experience. We can provide photographic or video coverage of your experience allowing you to be completely focused on it.
A driving experience can be canceled within 2 days, from the day on which you acquire it.