Mastering the modern era: behind the wheel of the Toro Rosso STR9

Unlike historic single-seaters from the 1990s such as our Arrows A18, the STR09 T03 and T04 chassis represent the generational leap into the contemporary era of Formula 1: aerodynamic loads developed through wind-tunnel testing to the highest standards, ultra-precise Brake-by-Wire braking systems, modern monocoques and suspension kinematics.

To ensure full control, safety and the ability to extract the true potential from an asset of inestimable value, access to the STR09 requires a rigorous and exclusive training progression: two preparatory 8-lap sessions in Formula 3, analytical video debriefing with race engineers and subsequent admission to the STR09 session (5 or 10 laps). The first and last lap of every run are always dedicated to the technical warm-up and cool-down protocol.

Every track phase faithfully follows the operational protocols of Formula 1 teams: meticulous procedures for the correct thermal management of carbon brakes, slick tyres and the power unit. For this reason, the Formula 1 session always includes a warm-up out-lap and a cool-down in-lap, both calculated within the experience.

Our team of race engineers, telemetry specialists and federation-certified coaches will certify your progression before granting you final clearance to start the STR09.

Maximum age for the Formula 1 experience: up to 60 years old.

The two F3 preparatory sessions are not simply a warm-up, but a high-intensity school designed to calibrate your vision, reflexes and braking performance with high-downforce open-wheel cars:

• F3 Session 1 (8 laps total):
  
  • Laps 1 and 2: Warm-up out-lap to bring the engine, gearbox and tyres up to operating temperature.
  • Laps 3 - 7: Progressive flying laps to acquire visual references, braking points and cornering speeds.
  • Lap 8: Cool-down and return to the pit lane for mechanical cooling.
  • Technical Debriefing & Video Analysis: Review of on-board footage and telemetry with the coach to correct racing lines, brake modulation and prepare for the second session.
• F3 Session 2 (8 laps total):
  
  • Laps 1 and 2: Progressive warm-up of the tyres and transmission.
  • Laps 3 - 7: Fast laps to consolidate the pace and assess consistency of performance.
  • Lap 8: Cool-down and return to the pits.
  • Final Driver Assessment: Technical and telemetry audit conducted by the team to grant official eligibility to drive the STR09 Formula 1 car.

Once approval has been granted by the Puresport technical committee, you will be introduced to the heart of the STR09 garage:

1. Personal Fitting and Cockpit Check: Millimetre-precise adjustment of the pedal box, positioning of the 6-point racing harness and removal of the multifunction racing steering wheel.
2. Systems & Digital Dashboard Briefing: Explanation of the steering-wheel display, hand-operated clutch management, alignment procedures and safety and emergency protocols.
3. Start-Up and Green Light: Fitting of the complete FIA fireproof race kit, tyre warm-up using tyre blankets and engine start-up managed by our engineering team.

• STR09 5-Lap Option:
  
  • Lap 1: Warm-up out-lap and initial familiarisation with the aerodynamics and braking system.
  • Laps 2 - 4: Progressive flying laps, putting the maximum power to the ground.
  • Lap 5: Thermal recovery cool-down and triumphant return to the pit lane.
• STR09 10-Lap Option (Recommended for maximum immersion):
  
  • Lap 1: Warm-up out-lap and thermal set-up of tyres/brakes.
  • Laps 2 - 9: Eight consecutive high-pace laps to experience the true physical consistency and aerodynamic grip of the STR09.
  • Lap 10: Cool-down and return to the pits.

As these are vehicles of prestigious museum significance and breathtaking performance, access to the Scuderia Toro Rosso STR09 is subject to the final and non-negotiable assessment of the Puresport Technical Management. At the end of the two Formula 3 sessions, instructors and engineers will analyse telemetry and on-board video footage, assessing:

• Technical Control of the Controls: Clean and precise use of the steering-wheel paddle-shift system and correct modulation of braking under heavy deceleration with a racing brake system without ABS.
• Trajectory and Load Precision: Rigorous adherence to apexes and ideal racing lines, together with chassis stability during load transfer.
• Psychotechnical Maturity: Conscious management of speed, absence of erratic or aggressive manoeuvres and complete mental clarity under elevated heart rates.
• Mechanical Integrity: Any track excursions caused by recklessness, repeated spins, failure to respect flags or damage caused to the F3 single-seaters will categorically preclude access to Formula 1.

Flexible Conversion Protocol:
Should the Technical Management consider the driver's overall safety level insufficiently mature for driving the STR09, the value of the experience will not be lost, but may instead be converted, at the participant's choice, into:

• Alternative 1: Extended package of timed sessions in a Formula 3 single-seater.
• Alternative 2: Exclusive sessions with a fleet of competition Gran Turismo cars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche GT3).

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Puresport offers not replicas or demonstration cars, but two authentic racing chassis used in the 2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship by Jean-Éric Vergne, Daniil Kvyat and, during official practice sessions, by a very young Max Verstappen at his historic official F1 debut in Suzuka.

Exclusive Technical Data & Specifications:

• Chassis: Carbon-fibre and composite honeycomb monocoque, designed by James Key and built in Faenza by Scuderia Toro Rosso. Homologated according to the 2014 FIA crash tests, featuring a lowered beak-style nose and Zylon anti-intrusion panels.
• Chassis T03 & T04: Original official chassis with historical certification and Formula 1 technical passport.
• Aerodynamics: Designed to generate unprecedented downforce compared with previous-generation F1 cars; rear wing with specific support pylons, double-flow deflectors and flat floor with blown diffuser.
• Suspension: Front push-rod and rear pull-rod suspension with carbon double wishbones, torsion bars and fully adjustable inboard dampers.
• Brakes: Self-ventilated carbon-carbon fibre discs and pads with Brembo monobloc radial-mount calipers.
• Transmission: Carbon and titanium gearbox casing, 8-speed + reverse semi-automatic sequential transmission with electrically actuated paddle-shift on the steering wheel for instantaneous operation (zero-shift).
• Weight: Approximately 690 kg in running order, delivering a weight-to-power ratio that pins you to the seat and generates lateral accelerations exceeding 4.5G.

Driving a contemporary Formula 1 car requires flawless asphalt, extensive run-off areas and the highest level of circuit homologation. Puresport selects only FIA Grade 1 circuits where Formula 1 history has been made:

• Autodromo Nazionale Monza (5.7 km): The Temple of Speed, the home circuit for Toro Rosso, where you can unleash eighth gear along the main straight and tackle the historic chicanes.
• Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (7.0 km): The university of motorsport; tackle Eau Rouge-Raidillon and Blanchimont at the wheel of a genuine F1 car.
• Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari di Imola (4.9 km): The quintessential technical circuit, just a few kilometres from the racing departments of Italy's Motor Valley.
• Red Bull Ring (4.3 km): Breathtaking elevation changes and extremely heavy braking zones amid the hills of Styria.
• Hockenheimring (4.5 km): Historic venue of the German Grand Prix, ideal for precision and combinations of fast corners.
• Mugello Circuit (5.2 km): Ultra-high-speed corners (Arrabbiata 1 and 2) that fully exploit the aerodynamic downforce of the STR09.