The 2014 FF Corse pre-season overseas event will take place at the Portimao Circuit in the Algarve on 10th & 11th March. The two-day track hire is booked exclusively for a limited number of FF Corse members and invited guests. The track will operate throughout the two days with an open pit-lane and no restriction on mileage or running times.

The Circuit at Portimao is one of the most modern venues in Europe and due to its undulating layout, is a favoured European test track by many of the F1 teams. Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, commonly referred to as Portimao Circuit, is 4.692 km (2.915 mi) in length.

The trip includes 3 nights accommodation at the 5 star Le Meridien Penina Golf Resort, which is located 15 minutes from the Circuit. All meals at the Circuit and evening Team meals are included in the package. The hotel is on a championship golf course and the average weather for this time of year is 16-20 degrees.

There are direct flights from the major UK airports to Faro, Portugal. We are also looking into the possibility of chartering a private jet direct to Faro and options will be available.

For full details and costs please contact Andy O’Dowd or Anthony Cheshire on events@ffcorse.com or 01327 857601.

The Final rounds of the European Ferrari Challenge were held at Mugello in Italy this weekend and shown live on TV throughout Europe. FF Corse took cars to the event for Alex Martin, Rupert Martin & Sam Smeeth.

Alex Martin achieved a 3rd place Podium position in the final round of the European Ferrari Challenge Series, before taking a top 10 finish in the World Final – featuring drivers from the American and Asian Championships.

UK Ferrari Open driver Sam Smeeth made a stunning debut in the series and was immediately on the pace of the top European drivers in his first race with FF Corse. In race one he qualified in 6th position overall and achieved a very creditable 5th place finish in the top class (Trofeo Pirelli) against much more experienced European & world class opposition. Sam is now looking to participate in the full European Ferrari Challenge Championship in 2014.

Rupert Martin also had a successful event and rounded of the Championship with an 11th place in the final round having originally started 20th on the grid. In a very wet World Final yesterday Rupert looked set to repeat for a strong race after overtaking 6 cars on the first-lap before being caught out and ending up beached in the gravel and out of the race.

Photos Courtesy of Fotospeedy

The Dates for the 2014 European Ferrari Challenge have been released as follows:-

4-6 April, Monza (IT)

16-18 May, Mugello (IT)

20-22 June, Brno (CZ)

18-20 July, Portimao (PT)

12-14 September, Silverstone (UK)

24-26 October, Istanbul (T)

4-8 December, Abu Dhabi (UAE)

 

For further information on the Ferrari European Challenge contact Anthony Cheshire at FF Corse on 01327 857601 or email acheshire@ffcorse.com.

Following the success of last years event, The RAC Club in Pall Mall has been chosen to host the FF Corse pre-season lunch for 2014.

The FF Corse members’ private dining lunch will take place in the Committee Room at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall on Sunday February 16th and is the launch to the forthcoming season.

The RAC club was founded in 1897 by Frederick Richard Simms with the aim of encouraging the development of motoring in Britain and was seen as the perfect venue to launch the exciting 2014 season. It was awarded Royal title by King Edward VII in 1907, and is Britain’s oldest and most influential motoring organisation, the Club’s early years were focused on campaigning for the rights of the private motorist, introduction of the driving licence, along with staging the world’s first ever motor race.

Today the club operates as a private members Club and offers some truly amazing facilities, along with fantastic dining and banqueting facilities.

It is hoped as many FF Corse members and their guests will be able to attend and make the event a truly fabulous and social affair. Partners and guests are very welcome and the lunch is complimentary to all members.

If you would are able to attend the 2014 FF Corse pre-season lunch, please contact either Andy O’Dowd or Anthony Cheshire on events@ffcorse.comor 01327 857601.

FF Corse have teamed up with Pirelli to supply their latest Pirelli Trofeo R road legal track tyres directly from the factory. The Trofeo R is a high performance (treaded) track tyre developed and produced by the Pirelli Motorsport department primarily for track use, but also with road functionality. The tyres will be sold from next year through the introduction of a specialist web site www.corsetyres.com, providing dedicated advice, direct tyre sales and an easy to use tyre search facility. The website is already live and operational, with a full sales launch set to take place early next year.

The latest version of the Trofeo tyre (“R”) is designed to be fitted to the most powerful vehicles such as Ferrari, Porsche, Aston Martin, BMW & Lamborghini and is supplied in a limited range of sizes. It is manufactured to cope in extremely high-stress dry-asphalt conditions and as such the tyre is a market leader for providing extremely high-levels of friction, coupled with extraordinarily low wear rates.

Winter  & Track Tyre Storage Hotel – NEW
In addition to the Track Tyres, FF Corse can supply a wide range of other Pirelli tyre types and sizes, including competition, high-performance, road and now winter tyres . Increasingly the use of winter tyres in the UK is becoming more common and despite not being a legal requirement, unlike in many parts of Europe, the increased popularity has been significant over the last couple of years . The tyres provide more grip and improved safety in colder conditions, with optimum temperatures anywhere below 8 degrees Centigrade, the benefits for use in the winter months are clear to see.

However, despite the obvious benefits, the biggest problem has always been how to manage changing the tyres and what to do with the additional wheels and tyre during the summer period? We are now offering an FF Corse “tyre hotel” for the storing and managing of track, or winter specific wheels & tyres.

If you have any road, winter, or track tyres and wheels you require fitting, storing and managing, we can send out a technician with a replacement set of wheels and tyres and take away the current wheels for storage until they are next required. A full tyre supply and fitting service is also available from our Silverstone workshop.

Special discounted rates are available for members, along with a fitting service, technical support and advice, for further details please contact Ilan Manor on imanor@ffcorse.com or telephone 01327 857601

The 2013 British GT Championship was reviewed in Autosport Magazine this week (Nov 7th) and gave the FF Corse team a great write-up.

In the article the team was described as the “surprise package of the 2013 Championship” having had a “phenomenal first season in the series” and “bested” the other Ferrari teams in the Championship.

Pro-driver Rob Barff was listed as the second best driver to stand out in the Championship and described as “easily the most impressive Ferrari driver”.

The reviews were due to the strong results which developed through the season and culminated in the Gary Eastwood and Rob Barff finishing on the podium for the last three races and outscoring every other driver-pairing over this period.

Photos Courtesy osf British GT

 

For further information on the 2014 British GT Championship contact Anthony Cheshire at FF Corse on 01327 857601 or email acheshire@ffcorse.com.

FF Corse Race Suits & Equipment

FF Corse is very pleased to announce an official tie-up with Stand 21 to produce a range of exclusive race overalls and drivers equipment.

The unique FF Corse suits have been designed by stand 21 and are made-to-measure, giving optimum comfort and safety.

A 20% discount is available to all members on FF Corse team-wear orders placed through FF Corse. To place an order please email orders@ffcorse.com, alternatively orders can be placed through the FF Corse website using the merchandise link in the left-hand column.

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FF Corse: Corporate Events

FF Corse is pleased to launch a new and exciting corporate driving event for 2011, The GT Cup Driving Day.

The exclusive events offer an opportunity for 12 driving guests to experience the thrill of driving a fleet of Ferrari F430 Challenge race prepared cars under the watchful eyes of professional in-car race instructors.

Each car is fitted with on-board video-data systems to record and provide unique footage and coaching of the event. Many optional event extras are available to make the event a truly unique and memorable occasion.

The days are available to members and associates and take place at Silverstone on the extended Stowe corporate circuit, or Goodwood Motor Circuit, West Sussex. Hospitality, catering, PL indemnity insurance, race equipment and full support are all included.

Available Silverstone dates: July 19th August 10th September 5th & 7th

Please note these dates are subject to change and further dates are available upon request.

Complete details and event prices are available in the attached corporate event brochure.

For further information and the latest date availability, please contact Anthony Cheshire 01327 857601 or email acheshire@ffcorse.com

Race-Ready Intensive

Date: March 20th & 21st, 2011 Location: Silverstone, Stowe Circuit

FF Corse is pleased to confirm the 2011 Race-Ready Intensive ARDS Course in association with Silverstone Circuit. Places are still available on the exclusive course which will take place at Silverstone over a day and a half, starting 14h00 Sunday March 20th and finishing Monday afternoon.

The programme includes a car control Caterham course, one-to-one race coaching, ARDS test, general testing session, overnight accommodation at Whittlebury Hall and meals, ARDS medical, advanced theory and race advice sessions, all culminating in simulated qualifying shoot-out. Successful participants will receive the ARDS National Race Licence, allowing the first step for participation in race meetings and general circuit test sessions of choice.

The first steps to racing can be very daunting and paved with difficulties. We have designed this programme, not only to provide a race licence, but also to impart the knowledge and skills to enable a driver new to racing to have a better understanding and be better equipped to participate in their first race.

Timetable

Sunday, 28th March 2010 13h30 – 22h00 • Car Control Course • ARDS Medical • Race Theory Sessions • ARDS video run through • ARDS Theory test • Evening Meal • Q&A

Monday, 29th March 08h00 – 17h00 • One-to-One Driver Coaching • Solo Driving • Data Analysis • ARDS Driving Test • General testing session • Simulated Qualifying Shoot-Out

Course Features Inclusions:

• Exclusive Silverstone Stowe Circuit Hire • Caterham Car-Control Course • Personal Race Instructor • Overnight Accommodation at Whittlebury Hall • Evening Meal • Catering & Hospitality • ARDS Go-Racing Pack • ARDS test • Doctors Medical • FF Corse Full Race Technical Support • Race Trailer

Car Hire: Available if required £POA

The cost of participation in the course is £3,295.00+VAT. To confirm your booking, please email acheshire@ffcorse.com or contact Anthony Cheshire on 07768 384079.

FF Corse sponsors The 2011 Ferrari Open Series

FF Corse will increase their association with the Ferrari Owners Club this year through sponsorship of their 2011 Ferrari Open racing series. It is hoped the move will lead to an increased profile within the Ferrari Owners Club for FF Corse and an increased awareness of The Ferrari Open. The idea behind the move is to create a logical progression for owners wishing to progress with the Ferrari brand through track-days and into racing. As FF Corse had fielded the largest number of drivers in the series last year, it was seen as a natural step to take up the offer of sponsorship.

Last year a total of 8 FF Corse drivers participated in the Ferrari Open races, registering 10 overall and class and wins between them. A feat which it is hoped can be matched or bettered this year.

All cars entering the race series will be seen to carry the FF Corse branded visor strips on their windscreens and regular updates and reports will be seen in the Ferrari Owners Club magazines and websites.

For further information please email acheshire@ffcorse.com or contact Anthony Cheshire on 01327 857601.

The start of the 2011 FF Corse UK track season is fast approaching and is scheduled to start on the GP circuit at the Silverstone on March 7th. The track event, at the home of FF Corse, is an ideal opportunity to shakedown cars after the winter and get back into the swing of things.

FF Corse have added a new date on the 2011 calendar for Donington on April 12th. Donington has largely been restored to its former glory, with the added benefit of improved chicane onto the main pit straight. The day is also without any noise restrictions, which is something of a rarity these days. This will also be the first opportunity to experience our new shared Ferrari F430 Challenge hire package (see below)

The Ferrari Owners Club event, originally scheduled on the same day as Donington, will now take place at Silverstone on the Grand Prix Circuit the day before (April 11th).

Oulton Park is also booked into our early calendar of events on April 5th with Gold Track before visiting the circuit again with The Ferrari Owners Club on May 10th.

UK Track-days (Apr – May)

March 7th: Silverstone GP April 5th: Oulton Park April 11th: Silverstone (Ferrari OC) April 12th: Donington April 18th: Silverstone GP May 10th: Oulton Park May 26th: Snetterton May 30th: Silverstone GP

 

Track-Days to look out for

June 21st: Goodwood FF Corse exclusive June 28th & 29th: Spa-Franchorchamps July 12th: Brands Hatch (Ferrari OC) August 23rd & 24th: Dijon-Prenois

 

Ferrari F430 Challenge GTC – Car Hire

On a limited number of track events throughout the year FF Corse are offering drivers the opportunity to share a race prepared Ferrari F430 Challenge GTC. The first event will be at Donington on April 12th. Cars are shared between two or three drivers and offer rotating driving sessions throughout the day. The cost of the car hire with an instructor starts from £2,250+VAT (based on 3 drivers sharing – FF Corse membership discount applies).

Hire price includes shared car hire, instructor, fuel, insurance (excess applies), Donington circuit fee and hospitality. Exclusive and semi-exclusive car hire is also available.

To make a booking, or for further details on hiring a Ferrari F430 Challenge, please contact Anthony Cheshire on 01327 857601 or emailacheshire@ffcorse.com.