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Atlassian
Williams Racing, in partnership with IFEMA MADRID, is returning Carlos Sainz
to his home streets of Madrid for a thrilling live demo at the future venue
of the Spanish Grand Prix – the MADRING circuit.
As part of Williams’
dedication to bringing fans closer to F1 – which includes city centre Fan
Zones around the world and pioneering online experiences through the
Atlassian Williams Racing app – Carlos will drive an F1 car on part of the
MADRING for the first time ever when he pilots the FW45 on Saturday 7 June.
Beginning the homecoming tour at 1900, the Madrid native and four-time
Grand Prix winner will drive along a nearly one-kilometre route that will
run through Ribera del Sena Street and part of Avenida del Partenón, ending
at the South entrance of IFEMA MADRID.
Carlos will be joined by
Catalan driver Pepe Martí, a member of the Red Bull Junior Team currently
competing in the FIA Formula 2 Championship with Spanish team Campos Racing,
and Mari Boya, also of Campos Racing, who races in the Formula 3 category.
All three drivers will showcase their skills at the wheel of their
respective single-seaters, offering fans the thrill of Formula 1 and its
feeder series free of charge in what will be MADRING’s first ‘tardeo’, the
popular Spanish afternoon tradition, featuring a fan zone, food trucks,
merchandise stalls and other surprises.
Carlos Sainz, Atlassian
Williams Racing driver and ambassador for the future Spanish Grand Prix in
Madrid: “Madrid is obviously my hometown. I grew up here and started racing
go karts in this city. To have the chance to drive an F1 car in my own
backyard is a dream come true for me and an incredible opportunity for
Madrid to show everyone our potential and willingness to become the best
circuit and the finest event on the entire F1 calendar! This roadshow is
just the first step in bringing Formula 1 closer to everyone and showcasing
the unique character MADRING’s layout will offer.”
Luis García Abad,
Formula 1 Director of the future Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid: “This event
is a clear sign of the commitment of Madrid with F1 and a unique opportunity
for fans to experience its excitement first-hand. Having Carlos Sainz – one
of the most respected and admired drivers in the world – as ambassador for
the Spanish Grand Prix is a tremendous honour. We are thrilled to work with
the drivers and Atlassian Williams Racing to launch our roadshow and to
kick-start the next chapter of the Spanish Grand Prix.” |
