Test drives

Testing on the Hockenheimring

As part of the test drives, the Hockenheimring offers the automobile industry and its partners the opportunity to test on the Grand Prix circuit. These take place on fixed dates throughout the year, from 09:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00. All current dates are listed below.

dates 2024

Wednesday, 23.10.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 midday to 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, 12.11.2024 – Noise class B, max. 111 dB(A) – Driving time is from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. A lunch break must be observed from 12:00 midday to 02:00 p.m.. Depending on visibility and/or light conditions, for safety reasons it may be possible to stop track activities earlier on this date. In this case, the instructions of Race Control must be followed. Due to the reduced driving time, the participation fee for this event will be reduced to € 1,000 (plus statutory VAT of 19%).

Previous dates

Wednesday, 06.03.2024 – Noise level B, max. 111 dB(A) – Driving time from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, 07.03.2024 – Noise level B, max. 111 dB(A) – Driving time from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 27.03.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 28.03.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 18.04.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, 18.04.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday, 19.04.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 22.05.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. On this date it is not possible to divide into groups.
Tuesday, 04.06.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. On this date it is not possible to divide into groups.
Tuesday, 22.07.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. On this date it is not possible to divide into groups.
Monday, 02.09.2024 – Noise level B, max. 111 dB(A) – Driving time from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 02.10.2024 – Noise level C, max. 98 dB(A) – Driving time from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.. A lunch break must be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. On this date it is not possible to divide into groups.

Please note that all drivers have to show a valid racing license in order to participate in the test rides. For safety reasons, a group classification can be made at short notice for all appointments.