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Gene at Rotterdam City Racing
Marc Gene did a demonstration run in a F10 in Rotterdam yesterday.
The team sent the car to participate in the annual Rotterdam City Racing event at the request of sponsor Santander.
However he had to switch to a 2009-specification F60 after breaking the suspension on the F10 hitting a barrier.
Gene, who does many such events for Ferrari, was impressed with the course laid out between the between the Willemsbrug Bridge and the Hofplein square.
He said: “Compared to my previous experiences this is the longest track that I have ever seen at a road show – and also the most twisty.
“Usually at this kind of event you see long straights which you drive down in both directions, but here the layout of the track reminds you of a real circuit and allows you to really test out the speed and braking areas.
“So I must pass on my compliments to the city of Rotterdam and to the organisers of the event, who knew how to design such an interesting circuit on these streets that are normally reserved for city traffic, thus offering the fans the chance to see a Formula 1 car in real live action.”
Video: Ferrari at Rotterdam City Racing
This video shot by a fan shows how Gene broke the suspension on the car during a spin-turn:
Pictures: Ferrari at Rotterdam City Racing
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
Marc Gene, Ferrari, Rotterdam, 2011
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