Ferrari Track Day in Modena: Drive on the Autodromo di Modena

Modena has built its reputation on two things: the finest food in Italy and some of the world’s greatest cars. The city is home to Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani and De Tomaso — the heart of what the region calls its Motor Valley. A Ferrari track day at the Autodromo di Modena is the most direct way to experience that automotive heritage — not behind a rope in a museum, but behind the wheel on a circuit where performance cars have been tested since the 1950s.

What Is a Ferrari Track Day?

A track day gives you supervised time behind the wheel of a Ferrari on a closed racing circuit. Unlike a road drive, the track environment is controlled: no traffic, no other road users, and professional instructors present throughout. Most experiences follow a consistent format — a safety briefing, a familiarisation run with an instructor alongside, then progressive laps as your confidence builds.

The experience is not exclusively for racing drivers or seasoned car enthusiasts. Briefings are designed for drivers of all backgrounds, and instructors calibrate each session to your comfort level. First-timers consistently find it more accessible than expected — the cars are powerful but predictable, and the instructors know how to get the best out of a complete beginner without pushing beyond what feels safe.

The Autodromo di Modena

The Autodromo di Modena is a permanent racing circuit located just outside Modena city centre, within a short distance of the main Ferrari and Maserati facilities. The circuit has hosted competitive motorsport events and manufacturer testing for decades. It is compact — which means constant corner variety and engagement — but wide enough to give drivers genuine latitude to explore pace. Paddock and pit facilities are professional-grade, and the circuit is in regular use by manufacturers and driving schools throughout the year.

Being on the same circuit where cars from the Motor Valley have been developed and tested is part of what makes the location meaningful. A track day at a generic circuit elsewhere has none of this context. The geography matters here.

What to Expect on the Day

Sessions typically begin with a technical briefing covering the circuit layout, flag signals, overtaking rules, and the specific characteristics of the car you’ll be driving. Most operators include a paddock familiarisation session before you go out on track — this builds muscle memory for braking points and cornering lines before the acceleration of a Ferrari changes the calculus entirely.

On-track time is structured in sets of laps, with instructor feedback between each session. Instructors are experienced at reading different driving styles — whether you want to focus on smooth technique or push toward the car’s limits, they adapt. Between sessions expect the atmosphere that comes with professional motorsport venues: the smell of fuel, mechanics at work, engines being warmed. Arrive early enough to absorb it.

All necessary equipment — helmet, driving gloves, racing suit if required — is provided on the day. Comprehensive insurance covering both participants and vehicles is standard. You need only a valid driving licence.

Group and Corporate Bookings

Ferrari track days in Modena are well suited to group events. Exclusive circuit hire for a half or full day is available for corporate events, product launches, team incentives, and private celebrations. Groups can combine the driving programme with catering in the paddock, professional photography, and additional activities. The Modena location adds a dimension that a generic circuit cannot — guests are in the Motor Valley, surrounded by the brands and history that make these cars significant.

Individual bookings are equally straightforward. Shared-session days run throughout the year and allow solo visitors to participate alongside a small number of other drivers, with full instructor access.

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Combining a Track Day with the Rest of Modena

The Autodromo di Modena is close enough to the city centre that a morning on track followed by an afternoon exploring things to do in Modena is entirely achievable. The city has a UNESCO-listed cathedral, the Enzo Ferrari Museum, and some of the finest food in Italy — balsamic vinegar aged in the attics of private producers, Parmigiano Reggiano made in family-run dairies a short drive out of town.

Modena is also the gateway to the wider Motor Valley. Ferrari is in Maranello (20 minutes south), Lamborghini is in Sant’Agata Bolognese (30 minutes north), and the Pagani Museum and Atelier is 15 km from the city. A two-day itinerary that pairs a track day with the Pagani Museum and a food tour of Emilia-Romagna covers both sides of what makes this region exceptional — the same obsessive craftsmanship that goes into a 25-year balsamic vinegar also goes into a hand-built hypercar.