Next weekend (16-17 July), the Marussia Virgin Racing Formula One team embarks on the journey towards Sochi 2014 – the venue for the much-anticipated inaugural Russian Grand Prix – by taking part in the Formula Sochi Speed Festival on the city's streets.
The team's Race drivers Timo Glock and Jérôme D'Ambrosio will provide the Russian fans with the breath-taking experience of seeing a Formula One car at close quarters on a temporary circuit built around the Black Sea resort on Sunday 17 July.
The first ever Russian race will become a home Grand Prix for the only Anglo-Russian team on the grid, which has taken some bold steps in recent weeks to match its bold ambition to be in a position to compete for a podium finish in Sochi in three years' time.
In addition to the on-track action, Timo and Jérôme will take part in a busy programme of promotional activities which, in keeping with the team's fan-friendly personality, will be key to connecting Formula One with the sport's burgeoning Russian following. Marussia Motors, a major investor and title sponsor of the Marussia Virgin Racing team, will also showcase its first Russian supercar.