What happens inside F1® DRIVE London?
Super Circuit
Ride type: Indoor electric karting circuit
This is the headline experience: a 500m indoor track built inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with 17 turns and 2 DRS zones. It feels tighter and more technical than many casual kart tracks, so you’ll spend more time linking corners cleanly than simply mashing the throttle. What many first-timers miss is how much faster the lap becomes once you understand where the circuit actually opens up.
Where to find it: Beyond the briefing and pit lane area at the centre of the F1® DRIVE London venue
F1®-inspired electric karts
Ride type: Electric race karts with on-board display tech
The karts are one of the biggest reasons this experience feels different from ordinary indoor karting. They use electric power, on-board displays, and F1®-style touches like DRS-inspired controls and engine-style sound effects to make each session feel more like a race format than a leisure lap. Most people focus only on speed, but the display panel is worth watching because it tells you how your pace and position are changing in real time.
Where to find it: In the pit lane immediately before you’re released onto the track
Elite Grand Prix format
Ride type: Competitive race session
If you want the version of F1® DRIVE London that feels closest to a real race day, this is the format to slow down for. The Elite session adds structured competition through practice, knockout qualifying, and a grid-start race, which changes the whole energy of the visit. What many visitors underestimate is that the qualifying phase matters as much as raw speed because a better starting position changes the race completely.
Where to find it: Booked as a specific session type at check-in and run on the main Super Circuit
Mixed Grid session
Ride type: Family and mixed-ability race format
This is the practical pick for families or groups with a wider age range because adult and cadet karts share the session at managed speeds. It works best when the point is doing the activity together rather than chasing the most aggressive race conditions. What people sometimes rush past is the trade-off: it’s fun and inclusive, but it won’t feel as fast or overtaking-heavy as the adult-only competitive formats.
Where to find it: Scheduled on the same main track, with the format confirmed during booking and check-in
SIMS Racing Arena
Ride type: Simulator add-on
The simulator zone is the easiest worthwhile extra if you still want more racing once your session is over. It bridges the gap between the physical karting experience and official F1® game culture, which makes it especially good for visitors who follow motorsport closely or want a second activity without leaving the venue. Most people miss it because the race slot feels like the main event, and they don’t plan enough extra time afterwards.
Where to find it: Adjacent to the track and pit lane areas inside the F1® DRIVE venue
Memorabilia wall
Era: Modern Formula 1® collection
This is the quieter highlight inside the attraction: a display area with race-worn helmets, suits, and other F1®-linked memorabilia that gives the space more than just an arcade feel. It’s worth slowing down here because it adds context and makes the branding feel grounded in the sport rather than decorative. Visitors often walk straight past it while heading to the briefing and never come back after racing.
Where to find it: In the pit lane lounge and waiting area before or after the track session
