Experience driving as a way of life, combining passion, elegance, and exclusive experiences.

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The Gentlemen Drivers' Club

Being a Gentleman Driver is more than a passion — it's a way of life . A signature of elegance, style, and passion for motorsport.

We are not a driving school, but an exclusive club for single-seater enthusiasts . Each track session is a special occasion, organized with the best driving schools , selected for the excellence of their instruction .

Our drivers, beginners, amateurs, experienced, do not come just to drive, but to live a unique experience , between sport , pleasure and lifestyle .

Before hitting the track, we share a lovely evening, a coffee, lunch, a moment of camaraderie . And when the visors are raised, it's always with the smiles of those who share the same passion.

Joining Mercury Silver means gaining access to exceptional driving experiences , from Formula Renault 2.0 to the Formula 1 , on the most beautiful circuits in France and Europe.

A tailor-made, friendly approach faithful to the spirit of Gentlemen Drivers .

You are welcome!

Gentlemen Drivers

The spirit of the Club

At Mercury Silver , the term Gentleman Driver sums it all up: passion, sharing, respect and elegance behind the wheel of powerful single-seaters.

You dream of:

  • Want to experience a unique adventure behind the wheel of exceptional single-seaters?
  • Progress at your own pace , in a friendly and accessible atmosphere?
  • Explore the most beautiful routes , surrounded by other enthusiasts?

Joining the Gentlemen Drivers Club means becoming part of an exclusive circle where the pleasure of driving takes precedence over performance.

Here, there are no lap times to beat or egos to flatter — only the pure pleasure of driving , learning and sharing, on the most prestigious circuits in Europe .

Do you share our values?

Turn your passion into an experience

Join the Club

If you dream of getting behind the wheel of a Formula Renault 2.0, feeling the adrenaline on the track, and exchanging ideas with other enthusiasts, then don't hesitate to discover the club membership details .

For the season, we offer our VIP Gentlemen Drivers Pack , which gives you access to the Club under the best conditions:

  • Access to track days , preferential conditions, full FIA-standard equipment and the friendly atmosphere of a network of passionate enthusiasts.
  • Tailor-made support: track engineers, BPJEPS qualified instructors, briefings… everything is designed to make you an accomplished pilot , without ever losing sight of the essential: the pleasure of flying in complete safety .
  • VIP meetings and events .
  • By joining this program, you become an active member , ready to experience exceptional days.

We look forward to welcoming you , seeing you on the tracks and riding together !

Gentlemen, start your engines!

2026 Formula Renault 2.0 Calendar

Formula Renault 2.0 cars are the favorite single-seaters of our Gentlemen Drivers because they are accessible to the widest range of drivers. They are equipped with 2.0L Renault Sport 4-cylinder engines developing between 200 and 210 hp and 6 or 7-speed gearboxes with paddle shifters (for drivers 18 years and older).

Drive a Formula 1 car!

Discover the thrill of driving a Formula 1 car (Prost AP04 or Benetton B198) equipped with the legendary Cosworth HB V8 engine producing 650 hp (from age 25) .

Coaching days in FRECA Formula 3 Regional

Develop your driving skills and techniques behind the wheel of a FRECA Formula 3 Regional Tatuus F3 T318 developing 270 hp.

The first step

Formula Renault 2.0

From 1971 to 2019, Formula Renault was essential for training young drivers aiming for Formula 1.

  • Alain Prost, Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkone, Felipe MASSA, Romain GROSJEAN, Daniel Ricciardo, Jean-Eric Vergne, Valtteri Bottas, etc… distinguished themselves in Formula Renault at the beginning of their careers.
  • At Magny-Cours and Barcelona, ​​Mercury Silver makes available to Gentlemen Drivers its Formula Renault 2.0 Tatuus 2004 (200 hp, 6-speed gearbox with paddle shifters), ideal for starting and deepening driving techniques.
  • On other circuits, we also offer driving sessions on Formula Renault 2.0 Caparo 2010 and Formula Renault 2.0 Tatuus 2013 (210 hp 7-speed gearbox with paddle shifters).
Book your Formula Renault track day

Coaching & Professional Development

FRECA Formula 3 Regional

FRECA (Formula 3 Regional) is one of the most exciting categories in European motorsport.

  • A true springboard to the highest spheres of racing, it offers young drivers the opportunity to compete on powerful (270 hp) and technically advanced Tatuus F3 T-318 single-seaters.
  • Coaching days on Formula 3 Regional are perfect for helping our Gentlemen Drivers progress quickly.
  • Through individual coaching, our Gentlemen Drivers learn to master speed, optimize their trajectories and understand the mechanical subtleties of their single-seater.
Book your Formula 3 Regional coaching session

Pilot your dreams

Formula 1

Do you dream of experiencing the sensations of an F1 driver ?

  • With our F1 driving courses , experience an unforgettable Formula 1 adventure on the most prestigious circuits in Europe.
  • Guided by professional BPJEPS instructors , you will discover F1 driving techniques: lightning-fast acceleration, powerful and ultra-precise braking, millimeter-perfect trajectories... From the very first lap, excitement and thrills are guaranteed!
  • Genuine F1 V8 or V10 engines in their Grand Prix liveries.
  • A complete briefing on driving a Formula 1 car.
  • Suitable for beginners.
Book your F1 Experience!

Coaching

Improvement

Enjoy a premium and privileged experience in the world of single-seater motorsport.

From discovering driving to coaching days , our programs will allow you to enjoy driving while progressing with each series of laps.

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Groups & Companies

Events & Businesses

Thanks to its experience and network of quality service providers, Mercury Silver offers high-end, friendly, and budget-friendly single-seater events (1 to 18 participants).

Invite your VIPs, clients, partners or employees to drive from Formula Renault 2.0 to Formula 1 on the most beautiful circuits in France and Europe.

Request your customized experience

Founder

Alexis VALENTIN

Behind Mercury Silver is Alexis Valentin , a motorsport enthusiast for over 35 years and owner of a Formula Renault.

After years in driving schools and F3 and F1 teams, he shares what excites him: the unique experience of driving single-seaters .

With Mercury Silver, take the wheel of real single-seaters in tailor-made sessions, guided by an enthusiast.

Performance, pleasure and sharing : whether you are curious or an informed amateur, experience the pure emotion of driving.

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