Bangkok set for F1 experience
Red Bull's Webber to drive his RB26 car on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue
- Published: 18/12/2010 at 01:17 PM
- Newspaper section: Sports
Thailand's first-ever exhibition of Formula One driving will take place on Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue today.
Royal approval for racer: His Majesty the King looks at the Red Bull Formula 1 racing car at Siriraj Hospital yesterday. Mark Webber (by His Majesty’s side) and the Red Bull racing team will drive three laps of Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue between Phan Fa Bridge and the KhokWuaintersection as part of celebrations for the King’s 84th birthday. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BUREAU
More than 10,000 people are expected to book their places along the sides of Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue to see Red Bull racer Mark Webber drive his RB26 car on the 107-year-old road.
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