Max Verstappen F1 car revving up for NEC show

The lightening fast Red Bull Honda Max Verstappen drove to this year’s Formula 1 World Championship will be on display in Solihull next month. The car will form part of Autosport International at the NEC in an exhibit put together by the Silverstone Interactive Museum and GP Racing magazine. Autosport International, which takes place from January 12 to 15, is expected to bring together around 90,000 fans to see stars and cars from the wide world of motorsport.

Also on display will be cars from the Aston Martin and Williams teams. Illustrating the history of Formula 1, a 1951 BRM will line up alongside the modern day racers, with its howling supercharged V16 1.5 litre engine still regarded as one of the most ingenious engine designs in Grand Prix history. Fans can also have their photos taken while sitting in a Silverstone Formula Single Seater Car and the circuit’s iconic Jaguar Fire Tender.

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Craig Dunkerley, CEO of Silverstone Museum said: “Since opening in 2020, we have welcomed over 250,000 visitors to the museum, including members of the Royal family, Formula 1 icons and A-List celebrity guests, each visiting to find out more about the stars, stories and science behind British Motor Racing. By showcasing highlights from the exhibition during the Autosport International Show, we can give visitors a taste of what the attraction has to offer. An exclusive show offer will be available to guests who wish to experience a day out at Silverstone.”

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