Free F1 Simulators & Pit Stop Challenge at McLaren Racing Event

Woking is set to become a hub of high-speed excitement as McLaren Racing commemorates its 2024 Constructors' Championship victory with a special five-day event.

From Wednesday, 19 February, to Sunday, 23 February 2025, Victoria Place will host a thrilling lineup of activities for fans and families.

A High-Octane Celebration for Fans

McLaren Racing, headquartered in Woking, is bringing the spirit of Formula 1 to its home fans with an immersive experience. The event will feature driving simulators, an interactive pit stop challenge, and the highlight—a full-scale Formula 1 show car in the team's brand-new 2025 livery. The experience promises to bring fans closer to the adrenaline of professional racing.

Cllr Ann-Marie Barker, Leader of Woking Borough Council, expressed the town’s enthusiasm for the celebration.

“Woking is a proud supporter of its home team. McLaren make a huge contribution to our local economy and we’re so pleased to be able to work together on this exciting event to mark McLaren Racing’s success in the 2024 Constructors’ Championship with the community.”
“McLaren Racing are putting you in the driver’s seat, offering interactive activities for all to enjoy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just showing your support, this event is sure to fuel your half-term fun and get you excited for the F1 season ahead.”

Free Access and Key Event Details

All activities will be free of charge, running daily from 10 AM to 6 PM on a first-come-first-served basis. Attendees can test their reflexes in the racing simulators or take on the pit stop challenge, where they will experience the intensity of an F1 crew’s rapid tire change.

The pit stop challenge will be available exclusively on the weekend of 22 to 23 February, requiring participants to be 18 or older for this physically demanding 30-minute experience.

With the 2025 F1 season just around the corner, this event provides an exciting opportunity for fans to engage with McLaren Racing and celebrate the team’s remarkable achievement in style. Whether young or old, seasoned F1 enthusiasts or casual spectators, Woking’s Victoria Place will be the ultimate destination for high-speed fun this half-term.