Comunicato Stampa disponibile solo in lingua originale.
Line-up confirmed for the Festival of Speed
Reserve Driver #mickschumacher will light up the #goodwoodfestivalofspeed (14-16 July) driving the Team’s W02, the car raced by his father Michael during the 2011 season. The 24-year-old, making his first appearance at the festival, will be in attendance on both Saturday and Sunday.
Fans will also get to see the W12, the Team’s World Championship-winning 2021 challenger, running up the hill in the hands of #estebangutierrez.
Mick said: “It’s going to be spectacular to run in my Dad’s 2011 car, the W02, even if it is only a short run. Just experiencing this generation of cars will be mega! Knowing that he raced this car makes it extra special, and there will be many emotions coming with it. I have been lucky enough to drive one of his Benetton cars and some of the Ferraris he raced, but this will be the first time behind the wheel of a Mercedes he drove. I am sure I will get out of it with a big smile on my face.”
The W02 was the second car designed and built by Mercedes Grand Prix after purchasing the team in 2009. Raced by Michael and #nicorosberg, it became a regular points scorer en route to fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. In Michael’s hands, it achieved a best result of fourth in the Canadian Grand Prix.
The W12 meanwhile needs little introduction. Driven by #lewishamilton and #valtteribottas, the car took nine victories, along with a further 19 podium finishes, across an extraordinary 2021 season and secured a record-breaking eight consecutive Constructors’ Championship for the Team.
Fans will be able to get up close to both cars in the #f1 Pit Lane from Friday through to Sunday. More information on the Team’s activities at #goodwood will be announced in due course.
© Copyright 2024