[Photos] Red Bull exhibition in Korea with Karun Chandhok

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Chandhok to get first F1 run on Korean circuit

Karun Chandhok will complete the first lap of the Korean International Circuit in an F1 car, driving a Red Bull on September 4.

He will take to the track in the team's running showcar at the Circuit Run 2010 event, set to be held in front of 3,000 spectators. It will be the first time an F1 car has run on the new circuit ahead of the inaugural race on October 24.

"Red Bull Racing and I know each other from my days on the junior programme," said Chandhok. "The team's regular drivers weren't available due to other commitments, so I was happy to fill in.

"It'll be a real honour to be one of the first people to drive around the new Korean circuit. The layout looks quite good fun on paper and I look forward to driving a winning team's car there next weekend."

Source: ESPNF1

[Photos] Sebastian's Home Run in Heppenheim

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Petrov to drive Renault on streets of Moscow

Russian capital city Moscow will welcome another Formula 1 car in mid-July as Vitaly Petrov, the country’s first ever F1 driver, visits with Renault. The Enstone team will be taking its 3-seater version in order to allow lucky fans the chance of enjoying a ride.

The weekend between the British and German Grands Prix will not mark the first time Renault F1 has visited Russia, as Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella were present in 2005, a year which also saw Jordan launch its final car in the city as Russian businessman Alex Schneider moved to the forefront of the team.

Petrov will drive around a 4.5-km (2.8-mi) temporary circuit around the iconic Red Square and near the walls of the Kremlin. Details of how fans can go on-board with the 2009 GP2 runner-up can be found on the Russian version of the team website as well as social networking site vKontakte.

“I’m really excited to be going to Moscow,” Vitaly commented. “It will be my first chance to drive an F1 car in Russia and the first time on the streets of a city.

“The Russian fans don’t usually have the chance to see an F1 car up close, so I will do my best to put on a special show. It’s also a good chance for me to thank the fans for all the support they have given me this year.”

Source: GP Update

[Video] Life's a beach for Red Bull Racing!

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F1 makes Caribbean debut with Alguersuari

Red Bull Racing and Jaime Alguersuari made their own piece of history at the weekend when the Spaniard took to the beach in the Caribbean before parking the car on the streets of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

Championship leaders Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel will be pleased to know that it was Red Bull's show car which was being piloted by Alguersuari, as the Barcelona man took the headline role on a weekend which also included drifting and Porsche action plus karting.

"It has been amazing to be in the Dominican Republic," said Alguersuari, who drove in front of over 200,000 members of the general public.

"I am very happy that I shared this moment with the best audience ever. I enjoyed every minute."

The 20-year-old was later made a distinguished guest of the city by its council, having driven at speeds of 180 kilometres per hour (112mph) on sand.





Source: GP Update

[Video] Coulthard's exhibition in Colombia

Scotsman David Coulthard got behind the wheel of a F1 again this weekend. The driver has performed in an exhibition with Red Bull in the city of Bogota, capital of Colombia.

Retired from F1 since 2007, has raced from Plaza de Bolivar, near Casa de Narino, presidential residence, through the Setima Avenida, a straight avenue of 1.2 km, until the 18th avenida.

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[Photos] DC takes RBR to the streets of Bogota, Colombia

Retired since 2008, the Scot works as an RBR/STR team consultant.

Two years after quitting F1, former Scottish driver David Coulthard has guided a F1 car. He took part of an RBR exhibition this Saturday through the streets of Bogota, Colombia.

Source: Globo
Translation from Portuguese: Fran