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Lotus at Austin kick-off with Mario Andretti and Patrick Dempsey

Published on 19 Oct 2012 09:56
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By: Rob Veenstra

Lotus F1 Team is honoured to be the first team to take to the new Circuit of the Americas track ahead of the United States Grand Prix at Austin, Texas next month. American racing legend Mario Andretti, actor Patrick Dempsey and Lotus F1 Team third driver Jérôme DAmbrosio will all complete demonstration runs behind the wheel of the teams 2010 F1 challenger the R30 during the circuits Official Opening Ceremony on Sunday October 21.

1978 Formula 1 World Champion Mario Andretti will formally cut the ribbon to open the track by driving the opening laps of the circuit, in what will be his first time behind the wheel of a contemporary Formula 1 car since he last competed in the sport in 1982.

Actor Patrick Dempsey known internationally for playing the character Dr. Derek Shepherd in TV drama Greys Anatomy will take to the wheel of a Formula 1 car for the first time. Dempsey who is an ambassador for Lotus F1 Team Official Partner Trina Solar is a keen motor sport enthusiast who has contested a number of races in different categories, including racing at the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Finally, Jérôme DAmbrosio who contested this years Italian Grand Prix for the team will also conduct demonstration laps at the event, which takes place four weeks ahead of the United States Grand Prix; marking the return of Formula 1 to the USA after a five year absence.

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