TC Euro Cars (TCEC), the sole franchise holder of Renault cars in Malaysia recently held a meet-and-greet session with the Renault Sport Formula One team drivers – Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer at the company’s Renault showroom in Petaling Jaya.
The special appearances by the Renault Sport F1 team drivers was part of a pre-race party held in conjunction with the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend.
A total of 120 lucky F1 fans at the pre-race party were treated with some fun games and there was a buzz of excitement and anticipation as the crowd waited for the arrival of the Renault Sport Formula One team drivers.
Magnussen and Palmer received a warm reception when they entered the venue. They then proceeded to hold a short Q&A session with the event host and guests, gave away exclusive Renault Sport merchandise as well as posed for photographs and obliged on autograph requests from lucky fans including members of the media.
While on stage, both drivers also sportingly participated in 2 local cultural activities. They tried their hand at making teh tarik and their skill at handling the bamboo dance, much to the delight of the crowd, which encouraged them on with cheers and applause.
More fun and games continued after the drivers made their exit, while guests who were lucky enough to get up close with the drivers compared notes and photos.
“Renault is all about passion for life and we’re delighted to be at the heart of the F1 excitement as the passion for motorsports is also something that is close to our hearts,” said Kuan Kim Luen, CEO, TC Euro Cars Sdn Bhd.
The Renault Sport Formula One pre-race party is part of the ‘Renault – Motorsports Is in Our DNA’ campaign, which was initiated to celebrate the brand’s over 115 years of passion in motorsports and return to Formula 1 as a full works team, as well as in conjunction with the 2016 Malaysian Grand Prix.
For more information about Renault in Malaysia, visit www.renault.com.my.
