Maldonado to hit the streets of Caracas in an F1 car
Pastor Maldonado will demonstrate a Williams in Venezuela © Sutton Images
Pastor Maldonado will be given an opportunity to show off his skills in a Formula One car in front of his home fans when Williams performs a demonstration on the streets of Caracas in Venezuela.
On Friday January 14, Maldonado will put the Williams FW32 through its paces around the Los Proceres national monument in front of a crowd of fans and President Hugo Chavez.
"I'm so happy the team are coming to Venezuela," said Maldonado, who is receiving an estimated $15 million in backing from the state-owned oil company PDVSA this year. "To be given the opportunity of driving a Formula One car in front of my fellow countrymen is going to be something very special. We will definitely put on a good show for everyone who attends. Now that I am a confirmed race driver for AT&T Williams, this feels like giving something back to the people who have supported my career and put their faith in me over the years."
Team Principal Frank Williams said: "Away from the race track, we have demonstrated our cars in many prestigious locations around the world. It is always a pleasure to do so, and a privilege to share with the public the sheer power of a Formula One car. We are therefore delighted that Pastor has invited us to Venezuela, and for him to be driving our car in his home country."
Credit: ESPN F1 (espn.com)
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