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A star studedd opener for M-Sport

Celebrities from the world of sport, film and music were invited to sample all that the championship has to offer with a very special passenger ride through the streets of the Principality's world-famous Formula One circuit.

Moto GP star Eugene Laverty, Formula One race winner David Coulthard and Welsh songstress Elin Fflur all turned co-driver for the afternoon as Elfyn Evans demonstrated the power and performance of his Ford Fiesta RS WRC.

Eugene Laverty said:

"That was even better than I expected. To watch Elfyn [Evans] driving - his finger tips and the tips of his toes - was incredible. I was looking at him as much as I was looking out of the window and I definitely enjoyed it!"
David Coulthard said:

"I went into the car with the belief that rally drivers are the best in the world. I've been driven around a forest stage before, but to do it on Tarmac around corners I know was just incredible. Elfyn [Evans] was super smooth and committed - contending with constant changes of grip from dry to wet Tarmac - and he did it with much more speed than I thought possible. He's a great young talent and I wish him a great start to the championship."

Elin Fflur said:

"I'm not going to lie as I was terrified before I got into the car! I had seen Elfyn [Evans] driving on TV, but you don't realise the speed and it was just so exciting. When I got the helmet on and was getting strapped into the car I did wonder what I had got myself into but it was absolutely amazing. One of the most exhilarating things I've ever done, and Elfyn made me feel very comfortable... bless him!"