Renault F1 Team completes a spectacular Roadshow in Bucharest
October 11, 2009 by Christine
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This was the first Roadshow to be held in Romania and was well received by the public with around 70,000 fans turning out to watch the action. Both Romain Grosjean and the team’s third driver, Lucas Di Grassi, drove last year’s Renault F1 car along Libertatii Boulevard in front of the Palace of the Parliament close to the city centre. The shows included donuts, burnouts and power slides as the Romanian capital echoed to the sound of Formula One power for the first time.
At the end of the Roadshow, Romain Grosjean said: “This was my first visit to Romania and I have to say it has been a great experience. Everybody has been really friendly and there has been an amazing atmosphere in the city all weekend. This was the first time that a Formula One car has run in Bucharest so I tried my best to put on a great show for the fans to show them how special these cars are.”
Lucas Di Grassi added: “I’ve really enjoyed my visit to Romania and the chance to drive a Formula One car in Bucharest in front of the Palace is something I will never forget. We have seen huge crowds all weekend and the city has given us such a warm welcome so I hope that everybody has enjoyed the event as much as I have.”
The Renault F1 Team gears up for Bucharest Roadshow
October 8, 2009 by Christine
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This two-day event is the first of its kind in Romania and will give fans in Bucharest the chance to experience the sight, sound and excitement of Formula One. Both Romain and Lucas will drive last year’s Renault F1 car, the R28, on a specially created 600-metre circuit along Libertatii Boulevard in the city centre on Saturday and Sunday.
The Renault F1 Team will also be present in Pitesti, Romania on Friday 9th of October where Lucas Di Grassi will complete a short demonstration in the R28 as a preview for the activities in Bucharest.
Speaking ahead of this weekend’s event, Romain Grosjean said: “I’m really excited about this Roadshow and looking forward to entertaining the fans with lots of donuts and burnouts. These events are all about bringing the fans close to the cars so they can see things that are not possible at a Grand Prix so I hope that lots of fans will come and watch the show.”
Lucas Di Grassi added: “I always enjoy Renault’s Roadshows and the plans for this weekend sound great. It’s always special to drive a Formula One car on the streets of a city because you are so close to the public and it creates a very special atmosphere in the city.”
