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Emma Raducanu: Fast laps in the Porsche 911 Carrera S at Silverstone Porsche Brand Ambassador Emma Raducanu’s track experience
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• The 19-year-old Briton has been a motorsports fan and an admirer of the
• In Silverstone, the former kart driver learned how to control a
• The 2021 US Open champion was particularly impressed by the laps alongside Mark Webber in the
Shanghai/Stuttgart. From Wimbledon’s grass courts to the racetrack at Silverstone: tennis star and
The 19-year-old Briton who sensationally won the US Open in 2021 to become the first ever qualifier to triumph at a Grand Slam tournament, has been a motorsports fan and admirer of
By visiting the
“I found the track really good. It was a lot of fun for me. The performance of the 911 is obvi-ously strong but the power delivery is progressive, so I was able to build up confidence quickly. Over the laps, you can anticipate the car’s reactions more, and I could get into a rhythm,” said Emma Raducanu. “It is like playing a tennis match; learning where to push and how to work with the car to get the best results. My instructor Graham gave me lots of good advice. I learned a lot and am already looking forward to coming back.”
A further highlight of the day was the opportunity for her to join fellow
“I have met many top sportspeople and their focus and determination to be the best they can be is always crystal clear,” said Mark Webber afterwards. “Those qualities were plain to see when Emma drove me in the 911 today, the same grit you see on the tennis court!” The en-counter was also special for Emma Raducanu: “It was great to meet Mark and get some in-sight both to winning with
The programme enjoyed by Emma Raducanu at Silverstone is included as part of every cus-tomer’s purchase of a new
As preparation for the US Open Emma Raducanu will participate in next week’s Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
8/12/2022
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