Bugatti Hosts Bolide Track Experience at Miami International Autodrome

Bugatti invited Bolide owners to the Miami International Autodrome for the “Feeling The Track” program, combining coaching, telemetry analysis and track sessions. Read the full story.

Bugatti organized a special track event for owners of its extreme Bolide hypercar at the Miami International Autodrome in Florida. The program, titled “Feeling The Track”, was designed as a fully immersive motorsport experience, combining technical briefings, structured training sessions and progressive exploration of the car’s performance on a Formula 1-grade circuit.

At sunrise, the distinctive sound of the W16 engine echoed across the asphalt as several Bugatti Bolides lined the pit lane. The track-only hypercar is one of the most radical machines the brand has ever built, with production limited to just 40 examples, each created exclusively for circuit use.

The venue for the event, the Miami International Autodrome, is a modern 5.412-kilometer circuit with 19 corners that winds around the Hard Rock Stadium complex. Certified to FIA Grade 1 standards and known for hosting the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the track combines long high-speed straights with technical sections that reward precision and commitment.

Before taking the wheel of their Bolide hypercars, participants began with detailed technical briefings covering vehicle behavior, braking techniques and the key characteristics of the circuit. The program then moved to practical sessions in McLaren 750S supercars, which served as training tools for learning the layout of the track and refining driving lines under the guidance of professional instructors.

Each sequence of laps was followed by analysis and feedback, creating a rhythm built around the principle of drive, analyze and improve. As confidence grew, drivers gradually increased their pace while gaining a deeper understanding of the circuit’s flow.

Only after this preparation did the Bugatti Bolide take center stage. A dedicated technical briefing introduced drivers to the unique nature of the car, including its extreme aerodynamics, racing slick tires and the distinctive power delivery of the W16 engine.

The Bolide is powered by an 8.0-liter quad-turbocharged W16 producing around 1,600 horsepower. Paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive, the lightweight track machine weighs about 1,450 kilograms and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in roughly 2.1 to 2.2 seconds.

The core of the program consisted of five coaching sessions lasting 45 minutes each, combining installation laps, extended performance runs and detailed debriefs. The entire operation mirrored professional motorsport standards: engineers monitored telemetry data in real time, while dedicated teams handled tires, refueling and technical preparation.

Each participant was supported by a personal driving instructor and mechanic, allowing drivers to focus entirely on extracting performance from their cars. The coaching team included experienced racing professionals, among them Bugatti Pilote Officiel Andy Wallace, the 1988 Le Mans 24 Hours winner known for his involvement in several Bugatti high-speed record runs.

According to Bugatti’s Director of After Sales and Customer Service Alexis Ploix, the Bolide represents the most extreme expression of the brand’s track ambitions, and programs like this allow owners to fully understand the progression required to master such a machine.

The day concluded with a gathering at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, where participants and Bugatti executives reflected on the experience after their final sessions on track. Events like “Feeling The Track” underline a broader philosophy within the brand: Bugatti’s rare hypercars are not only collector pieces, but machines whose true character is revealed on the circuit.