Formula 1 revival in Jerez sees Alonso present his new McLaren
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 @ 12:12 PM
FORMULA 1 fans have been flocking to the disused Grand Prix circuit in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz province) for four days of practice rounds during which home-grown hero Fernando Alonso showed off his new McLaren MP4-30.
The Oviedo-born twice-world champion broke his contract with Ferrari at the end of last season and has moved to Brit Jenson Button’s team.
His followers were keen to see how he drove in his new car, which he hopes will help him win the world championship for a third time next year.
The Jerez circuit’s restaurant has been serving up special themed menus, and cut-price entry tickets to watch the practice rounds come in at between €15 and €25.
Although these only run until Wednesday, February 4, the Jerez circuit is set to come to life this year with more racing events on the cards.
These will be on two wheels as well as four, such as the motorcycling ‘race of legends’ between June 19 and 21.
Tickets for this will cost €55 and veteran world champions pitting their skills against each other include Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer, Christian Sarron and Kevin Schwantz, with live music by another legend, last year’s British Eurovision entry and ‘80s favourite Bonnie Tyler.
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