The only place in the world where kids drive supercars on a Formula 1 track.

At Race Planet, children from age 10 get behind the wheel of a Ferrari, McLaren, Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Alpine or Lamborghini on Circuit Zandvoort, one of Europe’s most iconic Formula 1 tracks. Under the supervision of a professional instructor, with a speed limit of 60 km/h. Safe, structured, and completely unforgettable.

Next date(s):
19-10-2026

About Rookie Driving

Duration: 25 minutes per session
Price: From € 145,-

Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini. At age 10!

This is an absolute first in the Netherlands: at Race Planet youngsters can drive a Ferrari, Porsche or Lamborghini. Under the supervision of a professional instructor, with a speed limit of 60 km/h, young drivers get a genuine taste of what it means to sit behind the wheel of a supercar on a real race track.

Rookie Driving costs

With Race Planet instructor:

  • Driving a Porsche 911: € 225
  • Driving a Mercedes-AMG GT: € 225
  • Driving an Alpine A110: € 225
  • Driving a Lamborghini Huracán: € 250
  • Driving a Ferrari 488 GTB: € 250
  • Driving a McLaren 540C: € 250
  • Driving a dual-control instruction car: € 175
  • 1 session driving in your own car (without instructor): € 145
Young driver in a McLaren on Circuit Zandvoort during Race Planet Rookie Driving
Kinderen krijgen instructies voor het Autorijden voor de Jeugd op Circuit Zandvoort bij Race Planet.

Conditions

  • The child should be able to sit in the car safely. Hence, he or she should be able to operate the pedals. A booster seat is permitted.
  • A parent or guardian will be required to sign a liability waiver.
  • All sessions take 25 minutes.
  • Full payment is required in advance.
  • Prices and programme subject to change.
  • The child should be at least 10 years old and 1.40m.
  • Our general terms and conditions apply to a reservation.

Conditions for your own car

  • Participation is at your own risk. There is no insurance that will cover any damage caused.
  • During the session, a supervisor should accompany the driver. If this person is not the parent, written consent by the parent or guardian is necessary.
  • No passengers allowed, other than the child and the parent/supervisor.
  • The car should be equipped with a manual handbrakes, which are within easy reach of the supervisor.
  • The supervisor should own a valid driving license, and should be able to show the license upon request.
  • The supervisor needs to be competent to intervene if necessary.

First, all the young drivers start with a full briefing from our professional instructors. Then, under the watchful eyes of professional instructors, they get to explore the world-renowned circuit in their own cars. Also, there will be special instruction cars with dual controls which you can reserve.

During Rookie Driving, Circuit Zandvoort operates under a strict speed limit of 60 km/h. Sebastiaan Bleekemolen explains: “this speed limit is crucial. We aim to let kids make their first acquaintance with driving. Even though we are on a circuit, rookie driving is not a race course.”

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