Lindblad and Coulthard took Red Bull to the streets of Houston
Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad and former Red Bull driver and ambassador David Coulthard took Red Bull's historic F1 cars to the streets of Houston in front of 50,000 fans.
Red Bull staged a demonstration run in Houston, with Arvid Lindblad and David Coulthard getting behind the wheel of historic F1 Red Bull cars.
Lindblad will make the step from F3 into F2 this year. For the British driver, who is part of Red Bull's junior programme, it was the first time to step into the seat of an F1 car.
Former Red Bull driver David Coulthard also took part in the action, and he staged a showrun with Lindlad in fron of 50,000 fans on the streets of Houston. It marked the first time that a Visa Cash App Racing Bulls car has been driven in a Showrun.
In addition, Red Bull also staged an event at the Motor Speedway Resort Houston. It included former F1 driver Patrick Friesacher in the RB7, Red Bull Athlete ‘Mad’ Mike Whiddett in a drift car, Scott Speed, 2006 F1 Scuderia Toro Rosso driver, in a rally car and off-road racing champion Andrew Carlson in a Trophy Truck in a thrilling battle across different terrains.
Speaking of the event, Showrunner host Izzy Hammond said, “I am excited that everyone can go watch the latest episodes that we filmed in Houston. This time it was something a bit different as we got to work with Arvid and witness his first ever time in an F1 car.
"It’s great to shine a light on all the incredible things that the Showrun Team do and once again be taken under their wing and shown the ropes. Houston has a lot of racing history, so to be able to bring Championship winning F1 cars to 50,000 fans in Houston was special.
"I was really thrown into my journey with the Team. My experience has been one of a kind and it is incredible to take fans across the world on this journey with me.”
Reflecting on the Houston showrun, Tony Burrows, who serves as Heritage Team Manager added: “Over the years, the Showrun Team has worked closely with the Junior Driver Programme, giving drivers their first opportunities to be in an F1 car.
"I have worked with Team since its inception, so have seen first-hand the positive impact of the Red Bull Junior Team and how it nurtures talent and creates successful drivers. Similar to this, the Showrun Team is also a place where we develop young talent and champion the next generation of mechanics.
"It has been incredible to bring such amazing stunts to some of the world’s most incredible locations and we are looking forward to the viewers seeing what we got up to in Houston and shining a light on the amazing things we do as a Team.”
