Mercedes Formula 1 reserve driver Fred Vesti completed a live street demonstration run in Singapore on Sunday, 30 August, as the headline attraction at the adidas Orchard Ignition festival.
The event was organised in partnership with Mercedes-AMG, adidas and global partner BABYMONSTER. Vesti completed three separate runs during Sunday afternoon, driving the Mercedes W04 through Orchard Road and performing doughnuts in front of the crowd.
Footage of the Danish driver’s demonstration was later shared on social media, where fans praised the sound and spectacle of the V8-powered Formula 1 car.
“Can’t imagine the atmosphere and adrenaline rush being this close to an F1 car!”
One fan posted the comment on a video that had been viewed more than 136,000 times at the time of writing.
“Man, those V8 beasts are meant to be let loose!”
Another fan wrote, while a third added:
“Wonder how many phones came out the second that V8 fired up.”
Fred Vesti welcomes Singapore street demonstration
Vesti said ahead of the event that driving a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team car through Orchard Road would be a memorable experience. He also highlighted the opportunity to bring Formula 1 closer to fans in Singapore.
“Driving a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team car through the heart of Orchard Road is going to be a special experience,” Vesti said ahead of the event.
“Demonstration runs are all about bringing fans closer to the sport and giving them a taste of the speed, sound and excitement that make F1 unique.
“Singapore is already one of the standout events on our calendar, so to be part of the city’s first street demo run in more than a decade is something I’m really looking forward to.
“Our sport is at its best when it connects with people, and this event does that in a really exciting way. It builds on some of the incredible activations that our team and adidas have already created; once again going beyond motorsport to bring fans of racing, music and culture together in one place.
“I’m excited to put on a show in the car, but the whole weekend is going to be special. It’s a chance to create a memorable experience for fans and introduce new audiences to our sport.”
