Inside the First Corso Pilota Sport in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 8 December 2025
The Precision
Journey Begins
For the first
time in the region, Corso Pilota Sport unfolded at Yas Marina Circuit – marking
a new chapter in Ferrari’s pursuit of performance in the Middle East. Designed
to offer participants a first taste of driving on track while enhancing their
skills and building confidence. Over the two days, Ferraristi experienced the
art of performance driving at its most refined, under the
guidance of Ferrari’s official instructors.
Technical
Foundations
The programme opened with focused theory sessions
introducing the fundamentals of sport driving – posture, steering technique,
braking dynamics, and weight transfer. Using AR headsets, participants
experienced an immersive view of the circuit, learning ideal driving lines and
understanding how load transfers influence vehicle behaviour. Each principle
was then translated into practice on the track, where instructor demonstrations
preceded individual driving sessions. Divided into four small groups, Ferraristi
received targeted coaching to maximise progression at every stage.
Driving
Sessions
Behind the
wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB, drivers alternated between the track and skid
pad, exploring acceleration control, corner entry precision, vehicle balance,
and handling the car in the wet with low grip as well. Each
exercise was crafted to build confidence and consistency – transforming
theory into instinct.
Targeted
Learning
Advanced tools
elevated the experience further. Telemetry analysis, video review, and
Ferrari’s unique eye-tracking technology offered each participant a deeper
understanding of their driving technique. With expert feedback from
instructors, Ferraristi refined every movement –
from throttle modulation to steering accuracy.
Challenge
& Certification
Day Two
concluded with a skill challenge on the skid pad – a
dynamic test of precision and control that encapsulated the progress achieved
across the course. At the end of the programme, each participant was presented
with an official Corso Pilota certificate – a
symbol of their first experience as a race driver.
The programme opened with focused theory sessions introducing the fundamentals of sport driving – posture, steering technique, braking dynamics, and weight transfer. Using AR headsets, participants experienced an immersive view of the circuit, learning ideal driving lines and understanding how load transfers influence vehicle behaviour. Each principle was then translated into practice on the track, where instructor demonstrations preceded individual driving sessions. Divided into four small groups, Ferraristi received targeted coaching to maximise progression at every stage.
Driving
Sessions
Behind the
wheel of the Ferrari 296 GTB, drivers alternated between the track and skid
pad, exploring acceleration control, corner entry precision, vehicle balance,
and handling the car in the wet with low grip as well. Each
exercise was crafted to build confidence and consistency – transforming
theory into instinct.
Targeted
Learning
Advanced tools
elevated the experience further. Telemetry analysis, video review, and
Ferrari’s unique eye-tracking technology offered each participant a deeper
understanding of their driving technique. With expert feedback from
instructors, Ferraristi refined every movement –
from throttle modulation to steering accuracy.
Challenge
& Certification
Day Two
concluded with a skill challenge on the skid pad – a
dynamic test of precision and control that encapsulated the progress achieved
across the course. At the end of the programme, each participant was presented
with an official Corso Pilota certificate – a
symbol of their first experience as a race driver.
Advanced tools elevated the experience further. Telemetry analysis, video review, and Ferrari’s unique eye-tracking technology offered each participant a deeper understanding of their driving technique. With expert feedback from instructors, Ferraristi refined every movement – from throttle modulation to steering accuracy.
Day Two concluded with a skill challenge on the skid pad – a dynamic test of precision and control that encapsulated the progress achieved across the course. At the end of the programme, each participant was presented with an official Corso Pilota certificate – a symbol of their first experience as a race driver.
A Continuing
Journey
Corso Pilota
Sport at Yas Marina Circuit marked the beginning of a new performance journey.
Every Ferrarista departed with refined skills, heightened
control, and a deeper connection to Ferrari’s driving philosophy.
The
pursuit continues. Discover the Corso Pilota programme and take your
place in the next edition happening April
6-7, 2026.