Tyre manufacturers Pirelli have announced ’Gymkhana’ legend and World Rally Championship star Ken Block is to be given the chance to drive their Formula One test car. Block will get behind the wheel on August 5 for a one-off drive at the famed Monza circuit in Italy.
“I’ve been lucky enough to do some pretty spectacular stunts in my career so far, but this is something else,” he said. “Everybody talks about Formula One being the pinnacle of world motorsport so I can’t wait to discover it for myself.
“I’m very grateful to Pirelli, which has been one of my partners since 2010, for this amazing opportunity. These cars are so specialised that I need to be realistic about what I can do, but I know that it’s going to be a lot of fun and take hooning to a whole new level…”
“I’ve been lucky enough to do some pretty spectacular stunts in my career so far, but this is something else,” he said. “Everybody talks about Formula One being the pinnacle of world motorsport so I can’t wait to discover it for myself.
“I’m very grateful to Pirelli, which has been one of my partners since 2010, for this amazing opportunity. These cars are so specialised that I need to be realistic about what I can do, but I know that it’s going to be a lot of fun and take hooning to a whole new level…”
