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7 Nov, 2010 11:59

Putin puts his foot down in F1 car

Putin puts his foot down in F1 car

The Russian Prime Minister may have been looking to become the fastest politician in the world - fulfilling his “need for speed” in St. Petersburg, where he took to the track on four wheels.

He reached speeds of up to 250 kilometers per hour in a Formula One car, after a full safety rundown by trained professionals.This sudden interest in racing comes after Russia's successful bid to hold a Formula One event following the Sochi Olympics in 2014.A deal for a professional race in Sochi was signed three weeks ago, in what would be a first for Russia.Putin joked afterwards that the small Formula One racer cramped his style and that he is more at home in his vintage Soviet car.

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