Formula 1 champion 's car to go on display at NEC
The Formula 1 car that took Max Verstappen to the 2022 Formula 1 World Drivers ' Championship title will come to Birmingham in January.
The car will be on display at the Autosport International show at the NEC as part of a very special exhibit put together by the Silverstone Interactive Museum and GP Racing magazine.
Several leading Formula 1 cars will form the hub of an immersive display at the show, thanks to a new collaboration between the show and the innovative museum.
Autosport International, to be held at Birmingham 's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 12-15 January 2023, brings together around 90,000 fans each year to see stars and cars from the wide world of motorsport.
The Silverstone Interactive Museum allows fans to get close to the cars, history and technology of the sport, and many of its star exhibits will be part of the museum 's pop-up feature at Autosport International. These include Formula 1 cars from Max Verstappen and Red Bull 's double championship-winning 2022 season, as well as cars from the Alpine and Aston Martin teams.
Craig Dunkerley, CEO of Silverstone Museum said: “Since opening in 2020, we have welcomed over 250,000 visitors to the museum, including members of the Royal family, Formula 1 icons and A-List celebrity guests, each visiting to find out more about the stars, stories and science behind British Motor Racing.
“By showcasing highlights from the exhibition during the Autosport International Show, we can give visitors a taste of what the attraction has to offer. An exclusive show offer will be available to guests who wish to experience a day out at Silverstone. ”
Ben Whibley, Autosport International event director, said: “To have the Silverstone Interactive Museum display at the heart of our show is a major draw for fans. Autosport International allows visitors to get close to the legends from the past, present and future of the sport, and it is great to work with the home of the British Grand Prix to bring this display to life. ”
Other Autosport International highlights include the Live Action Arena, with a spectacle of awe-inspiring stunts, races and a special appearance from three-time F1 World Champion, Sir Jackie Stewart OBE, who will open the Motorsport Memories gallery.
Ten 'favourite moments ' from motorsport 's history have been chosen by fans and the special prints will be displayed inside a gallery at the show. Visitors can then enter a raffle to win the prints, signed by Sir Jackie, to raise money for the charity.
The F1 in Schools national finals will also take place at Autosport International. Visitors can see the next generation of engineers, designers and entrepreneurs battle it out over a 20-metre track to take the F1 in Schools UK crown.
Tickets to Autosport International can be bought here.