Red Bull’s racing car took to the streets of Cape Town and brought hoards of excited fans with it, as well as some truly unique experiences that the Mother City won’t soon forget.
Whether you were in the crowd or not, here are a few things that happened at the F1 Circuit in Cape Town on June 2 that were truly memorable:
When an F1 car sang the National Anthem:
Ever heard a F1 car play Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika – watch the video then come see them in action this Sunday in Cape Town at the Red Bull Cape Town Circuit https://t.co/TJ7X0ckeUh pic.twitter.com/8odRkwxqCE
— Medics In Motion (@MEDICINMOTIONza) May 31, 2019
That time a taxi took on the Formula 1 car:
Only in #CapeTown will you witness a taxi backing itself against F1 power. Local is mos lekka @redbull @THESTORMERS @CityofCT #CapetownCircuit #F1 @IOLsport @IOL @MaxVerstappen_ pic.twitter.com/kOF8WTAj5I
— juliankiewietz (@juliankiewietz) June 2, 2019
Spectators couldn’t help but feel the sheer power of the Formula 1 car as it did a quick turn in front of them:
Glad I came to the Cape Town circuit pic.twitter.com/NOyupuV8dM
— The Villager (@Penxenxe) June 2, 2019
Legendary driver David Coulthard honoured Mandela with Cape Town’s mayor.
Its an honour to stand on the balcony at city hall Cape Town with the mayor and the statue of Nelson Mandela ahead of driving the @redbull #F1 #capetown pic.twitter.com/lxZGEh25n6
— David Coulthard (@therealdcf1) June 2, 2019
Overall the Cape Town Circuit was an adrenaline packed day filled with cool cars and downright amazing drivers, we can’t wait till next year already.
Pictures: Twitter