![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881126._MG_2143Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![AGS F1 School - this is one school where you won't cut class](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881128._MG_2147Large.jpg) AGS F1 School - this is one school where you won't cut class |
![No more than 14 students are allowed at one time](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881129._MG_2160Large.jpg) No more than 14 students are allowed at one time |
![Students will learn the basic theory of driving, like steering, braking and the racing line](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881127._MG_2144Large.jpg) Students will learn the basic theory of driving, like steering, braking and the racing line |
![Our instructor, Patrick Galliard.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881625.IMG_2236Large.jpg) Our instructor, Patrick Galliard. |
![The 2.2 km Circuit Du Var](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881143._MG_2233Large.jpg) The 2.2 km Circuit Du Var |
![After the briefing the pupils are taken out in a mini bus](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49898192.IMG_0775Large.jpg) After the briefing the pupils are taken out in a mini bus |
![One of the better looking F1 drivers.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881130._MG_2162Large.jpg) One of the better looking F1 drivers. |
![Carl Cunanan, Editor-in-chief, F1 Racing magazine Philippines](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881627.IMG_2247Large.jpg) Carl Cunanan, Editor-in-chief, F1 Racing magazine Philippines |
![There are no strict age limits: The youngest pupil was 18 and the oldest 75. More and more women are taking the course.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881626.IMG_2239Large.jpg) There are no strict age limits: The youngest pupil was 18 and the oldest 75. More and more women are taking the course. |
![Florence, the very charming hostess. Keep your eyes on the road now, fellas.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881629.IMG_2470Large.jpg) Florence, the very charming hostess. Keep your eyes on the road now, fellas. |
![What a garage](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881617.IMG_0827Large.jpg) What a garage |
![Preparing for the qualifying round in an F3 car](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881612.IMG_0787Large.jpg) Preparing for the qualifying round in an F3 car |
![We need to do ten laps in an F3 to get used to the braking and handling](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881613.IMG_0791Large.jpg) We need to do ten laps in an F3 to get used to the braking and handling |
![Line 'em up](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881614.IMG_0812Large.jpg) Line 'em up |
![Amarin is a Thai racer, movie star, TV personality and Tag Heuer endorser](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881134._MG_2188Large.jpg) Amarin is a Thai racer, movie star, TV personality and Tag Heuer endorser |
![First three laps are all about braking exercises and handling. No overtaking allowed.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881132._MG_2175Large.jpg) First three laps are all about braking exercises and handling. No overtaking allowed. |
![Even at just 180 hp, the F3 flies. It uses the same SMG (sequential Manual Gearbox) system as the F1](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881133._MG_2183Large.jpg) Even at just 180 hp, the F3 flies. It uses the same SMG (sequential Manual Gearbox) system as the F1 |
![Brakes only require about 40 kg of pressure vs 70 in an F1 car](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881131._MG_2172Large.jpg) Brakes only require about 40 kg of pressure vs 70 in an F1 car |
![Biggest difference between the two, asides from the obvious power, are the brakes. F3 uses steel. F1 uses ceramic & carbon fiber](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881135._MG_2198LargeLarge.jpg) Biggest difference between the two, asides from the obvious power, are the brakes. F3 uses steel. F1 uses ceramic & carbon fiber |
![One spin in this will disqualify you from the F1 drive](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881136._MG_2199Large.jpg) One spin in this will disqualify you from the F1 drive |
![Any off track excursions will also ruin your chances of driving the F1 car](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881137._MG_2203Large.jpg) Any off track excursions will also ruin your chances of driving the F1 car |
![Instructors are not looking for speed as much as car control, braking ability and attitude.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881138._MG_2205Large.jpg) Instructors are not looking for speed as much as car control, braking ability and attitude. |
![On the second half, the faster drivers are allowed to overtake](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881139._MG_2208Large.jpg) On the second half, the faster drivers are allowed to overtake |
![Until 1992 AGS was a regular competitor in Grand Prix racing.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881140._MG_2222Large.jpg) Until 1992 AGS was a regular competitor in Grand Prix racing. |
![Their roster included drivers like Jarno Trulli](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881141._MG_2230Large.jpg) Their roster included drivers like Jarno Trulli |
![The cars we are going to drive in have been in the championship points](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881142._MG_2232Large.jpg) The cars we are going to drive in have been in the championship points |
![Damn, I shouldn't have had those extra servings at the buffet...](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877601.DSC_2444.jpg) Damn, I shouldn't have had those extra servings at the buffet... |
![They almost had to rub Vaseline on the inside of the cockpit just so I could squeeze in!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877602.DSC_2457.jpg) They almost had to rub Vaseline on the inside of the cockpit just so I could squeeze in! |
![This is what I had to contend with just minutes before going out on track....Eyes on the road now. Eyes on the road...](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877603.eYES.jpg) This is what I had to contend with just minutes before going out on track....Eyes on the road now. Eyes on the road... |
![Don't give in. Be strong now. Eyes on the road, dammit!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877606.DSC_2472.jpg) Don't give in. Be strong now. Eyes on the road, dammit! |
![Did you see that? whats up with that? those things will be the death of me...](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877605.DSC_2470.jpg) Did you see that? whats up with that? those things will be the death of me... |
![Make sure everything fits snug](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877604.DSC_2468.jpg) Make sure everything fits snug |
![This is it: No backing out now](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877607.DSC_2475.jpg) This is it: No backing out now |
![This thing will accelrate to 200km/h in five seconds](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881144._MG_2251Large.jpg) This thing will accelrate to 200km/h in five seconds |
![This is not a car; it is a precision driving instrument](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881392._MG_2293Large.jpg) This is not a car; it is a precision driving instrument |
![Top speed is well over 300km/h but there's not enough road today.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881393._MG_2297Large.jpg) Top speed is well over 300km/h but there's not enough road today. |
![Carl Cunanan takes the wheel](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881394._MG_2298Large.jpg) Carl Cunanan takes the wheel |
![A daunting sight.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881146._MG_2252Large.jpg) A daunting sight. |
![Suit up!](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881619.IMG_0855Large.jpg) Suit up! |
![This is where it starts getting tricky. Its freaking tight in there](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881620.IMG_0857Large.jpg) This is where it starts getting tricky. Its freaking tight in there |
![Every last inch of travel is removed from the safety belts](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881621.IMG_0859Large.jpg) Every last inch of travel is removed from the safety belts |
![TV crews document the entire exhilarating experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881623.IMG_0865Large.jpg) TV crews document the entire exhilarating experience |
![This is the real deal, down to the Carbon fiber chassis.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881622.IMG_0864Large.jpg) This is the real deal, down to the Carbon fiber chassis. |
![The wait is the scariest part](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881624.IMG_0869Large.jpg) The wait is the scariest part |
![Last minute instructions. You break it, you bought it. Got it?](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881147._MG_2261Large.jpg) Last minute instructions. "You break it, you bought it. Got it?" |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881148._MG_2268Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![Thats me in the car now](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881395._MG_2302Large.jpg) Thats me in the car now |
![The testing track is about an hours drive from Nice or 30 minutes from St Tropez](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881398._MG_2344Large.jpg) The testing track is about an hours drive from Nice or 30 minutes from St Tropez |
![AGS is currently building 10 V10 Judd engined 700 HP Formula One cars.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881399._MG_2351Large.jpg) AGS is currently building 10 V10 Judd engined 700 HP Formula One cars. |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881403._MG_2362Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![650 horsepower. 600 kilograms . 1insane journalist. Do the math.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881415._MG_2409Large.jpg) 650 horsepower. 600 kilograms . 1insane journalist. Do the math. |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881610._MG_2430Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881611._MG_2459Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881401._MG_2358Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881400._MG_2352Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![There is a pro photographer that sells pictures of your drive after the event.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881404._MG_2365Large.jpg) There is a pro photographer that sells pictures of your drive after the event. |
![Me and my trusty 20D](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53877608.DSC_2496.jpg) Me and my trusty 20D |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881405._MG_2366Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881406._MG_2368Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881408._MG_2377Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881608._MG_2412Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881609._MG_2423Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881145._MG_2251Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881410._MG_2378Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The two seater Jordan will scare the pants of you.](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881411._MG_2388Large.jpg) The two seater Jordan will scare the pants of you. |
![I thought I was pretty good until I was driven around by a real F1 driver](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881413._MG_2393Large.jpg) I thought I was pretty good until I was driven around by a real F1 driver |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881414._MG_2408Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![The Ultimate F1 Experience](https://a4.pbase.com/v3/83/428583/3/49881628.IMG_2463Large.jpg) The Ultimate F1 Experience |
![If the car starts taking off from the ground, you're going to fast...](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53905872.IMG_5970.jpg) "If the car starts taking off from the ground, you're going to fast..." |
![Me!](https://a4.pbase.com/g3/83/428583/3/53905873.IMG_5984.jpg) Me! |