KITZBÜHEL was turned into the setting of the first ever F1 showrun at an Alpine peak yesterday.
In the build-up to the legendary Hahnenkamm ski races, Max Verstappen unleashed the power of a Red Bull Racing world-championship winning car.
The Dutch driver provided a spectacular foretaste - amid splendid winter weather – of the 2016 Formula 1 Großer Preis von Österreich at over 1,600 metres altitude.
The awe-inspiring sound of the Red Bull Racing world-title winning car with snow whirling around several metres into the air at the back delighted the 3,500 people watching at the edge of the circuit marked by ski gates.
The Red Bull Racing technicians had a real challenge in setting the racing car up for the special event. Some specially made snow chains played a big part in ensuring the first Formula 1 show run on an Alpine peak was possible.
Check out the incredible action video in the player above.