Jaime Alguersuari swapped his Toro Rosso for a Red Bull when he got the chance to drive at an event in the Caribbean, more specifically the Dominican Republic’s capital, Santo Domingo.
The Spaniard wowed 200,000 spectators on the streets before he got the chance to drive at over 180 km/h on the Juanillo-Cap Cana beach – the first F1 driver to race on sand at such speeds.
“It has been amazing to be in the Dominican Republic,” the 22-year-old told the Red Bull website. “I am very happy that I shared this moment with the best audience ever. I enjoyed every minute on the track.
“I am very happy and excited,” he added. “I want to thank all the Red Bull team for helping me become the first to achieve this challenge.”
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