Capital crowds in awe at F1 skills

Irish city centre drivers had a shock to the system yesterday after their normally snail-paced congested routes were transformed for an ear-cracking 160km/h Formula One exhibition.

Capital crowds in awe at F1 skills

The bank holiday event, which saw up to 110,000 racing fans flock to Dublin city centre, was headlined by former world champion Jenson Button, who wowed the crowds with an array of skills.

And while there was no race to be won, the eye-catching Bavaria City Racing driving — which included more than 70 cars, super-bikes, drifters, and stunt vehicles — is likely to have won over more fans to motorsport.

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