Italy is famous for many things: its rich culture and heritage, beautiful architecture, magnificent scenery and fine vineyards, but it is also rather good at making cars. Of course, there is one marque that truly stands out, with Ferrari being the ultimate glamour name in the sports car realm. This being the case, what could be a more enjoyable thing to do in the country than to stay in the Modena area and visit the Ferrari Museum and track? Visitors to the museum can learn all about the history of the company with the prancing horse logo, particularly its rich history in Formula 1.
There is a permanent exhibition tracing Ferrari’s involvement in the elite motorsport event, with cars from down the years and a ‘pit stop wall’ where people can learn about the telemetry involved and how drivers react and respond to situations during a race. There are also five rooms where temporary exhibitions are staged, with a variety of different themes. Other features include a cinema showing themed films on a loop, Formula 1 simulators, a photographic set where visitors can get personalised photos of them posing with a Ferrari and even the chance to have a go at a high-speed F1 tyre change. The museum is just the start.
Ferrari fans can book a combined museum and circuit package, with a shuttle bus taking them to the circuit, 25 minutes away. That means people will be able to take a car out on the track for a 15-minute session, enjoying the experience of hurtling down the straight sections and then taking on the bends. Of course, nobody will simply head to the track and drive. A professional motor racing driver will be on hand to provide some instruction to ensure that motorists used to normal roads are aware of the special requirements of driving on a race circuit. Having seen the museum and enjoyed blazing a trail round the Modena circuit, visitors will be sure to agree they have had a truly wonderful experience, one that truly captures the magic that makes Ferrari such a special name in motoring.
