Welcome to Lotus Driving Academy

The road is clear and the mid-mounted engine roars behind you as you flick through the close-ratio gears, aim the nose at the apex of an unravelling corner, and feel the grip and responsiveness of Lotus' hottest, track-readied sports cars. There are no speed limits here. You're now a member of the Lotus Driving Academy.

Just as Lotus is entering an exciting new era, the Lotus Driving Academy has been developed to cater for any car enthusiast including the Lotus driver of today and tomorrow. At the Lotus Driving Academy, you can explore the Lotus range under the guidance of our professional instructors, honing your skills behind the wheel and maximizing your driving enjoyment.

And if a road-legal car is too tame to quench your need for speed, get to grips with the exhilarating Evora GT4 - as driven by our famous works drivers - for the ultimate introduction to what being a Lotus racer is all about.

Group and 1:1 personal tuition are available across our premium models, and we welcome drivers of all levels of experience.

Don't try this at home

The message on the Lotus stand at the Frankfurt Motor Show was clear: More Lotus than ever! And the new face of the Lotus Driving Academy fits perfectly to this message.

Ever wondered what makes a great driver really great? People often ask us what the secret is to maintaining oversteer, negotiating a slalom or mastering ‘heel & toe’. The answer: track time and expert training.

Complete with a newly refurbished Lotus Test track and new Chief Instructor in the form of former Lotus F1 driver, Martin Donnelly, the Lotus Driving Academy (LDA) opens its doors for the autumn term with a brand new syllabus and the ‘Lotus Licence’.

The ‘Lotus Licence’ is a tiered programme that delivers full driving training and qualification to drive the amazing Evora GT4 at race standard. Level 1 covers heritage and an introduction to the Lotus brand, an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the production facilities and general vehicle handling training. Subject to successfully passing Level... Read more