Red Bull, Ricciardo and Sainz to kick-off new F1 revolution in Mexico

A few months before Mexico makes an eagerly awaited return to the Formula One calendar, Infiniti Red Bull Racing will bring F1 power to the people with a very special demonstration run in the heart of Mexico City on Saturday 27 June, 2015.

After a 23-year absence, F1 will this November return to Mexico at the city’s legendary Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and to kick off the celebrations Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz will pilot the team’s double-championship winning RB7 at a specially constructed course in the city’s most famous and most historic square – the Zocalo.

Officially known as Plaza de la Constitución, the Zocalo not only features the city’s cathedral but also the ruins of the great Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, with the ancient complex’s Templo Mayor, the seat of Aztec power, just one block away.

Spectators at the free public event will witness three-time grand prix-winner Daniel Ricciardo and Scuderia Toro Rosso sensation Carlos Sainz, put the Renault-powered V8 through its paces around the perimeter of the 57,600m2 plaza. Infiniti’s exceptional Q50, the premium automaker’s flagship model, will also be on hand for some high-speed reconnaissance laps.

“I’m really looking forward to this very special trip to Mexico,” said Daniel. “The demo runs in the city centre should be amazing and everyone is up for putting on a really big show.

“The square looks massive so I think I should be able to really give the car a good workout,” he added. “Mexico City’s huge and I know that Mexican people are really into F1, so I’m looking forward to seeing just how big a crowd we can bring out on the day!”

Carlos added: “I’m really looking forward to my trip to Mexico. I have no memory of it, but my parents tell me I have actually been there before, when I was about two or three years old. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit and what I do know is that it’s always special to drive a Formula 1 car through city streets. It’s a great way for people to get an idea what F1 is about before we return for the first Grand Prix to be held in Mexico in a very long time. I’ll be trying to put on the best show possible for all the spectators. Come along and see us!”

Meanwhile, Horacio de la Vega, Director of The Mexico City Institute of Sports, the link between the Mexico City Government and the Formula 1 Grand Prix® said: "The Infiniti Red Bull Racing event is the result of the coordinated efforts of Red Bull and the Mexican Government who want to build on the excitement ahead of the return of Formula 1 to the city. The race will be a world-class experience, unforgettable for all attendees.”

Rodrigo Sanchez, Deputy Director of Marketing for the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Mexico said: “Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Mexico is back! An F1 street demo in the Zocalo is an unprecedented event and we have no doubt that the event will place the F1 spotlight firmly back on Mexico. CIE, (Corporacion Interamericana de Entretenimiento), the promoter of the Formula 1 Gran Premio de Mexico 2015, is determined to offer an experience that exceeds the expectations of all race fans!”.

The Infiniti Red Bull Racing F1 car demo in the Zocalo is the result of a partnership between the Mexican Ministry of Tourism, the Mexican Tourism Board, the Mexican Government through the Mexico City Institute of Sports, CIE, Red Bull, Infiniti, Infinitum, Claro, Renault, Pepe Jeans, Gillette and Total Lubricants.

INFINITI RED BULL RACING show run in the Zocalo, will be held on Saturday June 27 at 10:00am in the Plaza of the Constitution of Mexico City.