12/07/2011
Throughout the course of this week, Lotus Renault GP are playing a prominent role at the Formula Sochi Festival as the world of motorsport descends on the Russian city.
Vitaly, who became the first Russian onto the F1 podium earlier this season, is representing the team as part of the city’s programme to promote motorsport ahead of the 2014 Russian Grand Prix. He will be demoing the team’s 2010 car, the R30, on the streets of Sochi on Sunday. The team’s R31 show car will also be on display at the city’s harbour throughout the week.
Team Principal & MD, Eric Boullier, will be attending the festival where, amongst other things, he will be discussing the eagerly-anticipated Sochi Grand Prix.
“The Formula Sochi Festival is a great opportunity to help build the profile of Formula One in Russia. The sport has already taken a big leap in popularity in Russia with the arrival of Vitaly to the sport; the fact that he was able to secure a podium at the beginning of the season has only helped push the sport even more in that part of the world. I’m delighted that Vitaly is in Sochi to show the fans what F1 and Lotus Renault GP is all about”, said Eric.
“I’m really so happy to be taking part in the demo in Sochi next weekend. It means a lot to be involved in an activity like this in my home country with my home fans. F1 is getting bigger and bigger in Russia, and to be able to showcase the R30 in front of motorsport lovers is a great thing for the sport and, of course, the Sochi Grand Prix in 2014. I can’t wait!” said Vitaly.
Credit: Lotus Renault GP (www.lotusrenaultgp.com)
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