Learn how to lap the competition at Silverstone

Release your inner Lewis Hamilton and experience the thrill of driving highperformance supercars around the UK ’s most iconic race track. Time to strap in!

It’s likely that during your first driving lesson, you dreamed about one day playing real-life Gran Turismo behind the wheel of your own supercar – and we’re guessing that day is yet to arrive. But for now, Virgin Experience Days can make your petrol-head dreams a reality – if only for one day. Sign up for its head-tohead supercar-racing experience and you can drive two full-blooded supercars, testing your mettle on Silverstone’s world-famous track.

The action kicks off to the sound of Aston Martin’s 430bhp V8 Vantage. This streamlined sports car can hit a top speed of 190mph, managing 0- 60 in 4.8 seconds. Sadly, you won’t have a chance to play your new Rick Astley album through its 160-watt audio system, as you’ll soon have to take the reins of a rather feisty Italian pony...

Yes, for the second part of your supercar experience, you’ll be tearing it up in a Ferrari F430 Coupe. This 483bhp bad boy has a 4.3-litre V8 engine from the Ferrari-Maserati F136 family. At this point, it’ll be best not to think about the Coupe’s £120k price tag, especially when edging towards the car’s 196mph top speed.

You’ll get four laps in each car, accompanied by a licensed instructor – think of him as your personal Stig. He’ll show you the fastest racing lines, sharpen your high-speed driving skills, and help you forget the new series of (well, the bits with Chris Evans) ever happened.

Sta rt your adventure to day

Head to virginexperiencedays.co.uk to book your supercar day (£259).

On the morning, haul your ass to Silverstone, where an instructor will first take you around the 15-metrewide track, giving you a chance to familiarise yourself with the turns.

With the briefing over, it’ll be time to drive. After eight epic laps, you’ll receive a driver assessment, letting you know how you handled one of the racing world’s most famous circuits.

Test your mettle at this worldfamous track, driving an Aston Martin and a full-blooded Ferrari