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Mercedes returned to South Korea over the weekend, for the first time since 2013.
Mercedes brought Formula 1 back to South Korea for the first time since 2013, with Valtteri Bottas performing a show run at the AMG Speedway, attended by 25,000 spectators.
South Korea last hosted F1 12 years ago, with the event taking place at the Korea International Circuit in Yeongam.
Bottas drove the Mercedes W13, the Silver Arrows’ car from the 2022 season, marking the first F1 car appearance in the country since the last Korean GP.
The Finnish driver completed several laps on the 4.5 km circuit before fans had the opportunity to challenge his lap time on a simulator.
Bottas expressed his excitement about bringing F1 back to South Korea, noting the enthusiasm and knowledge of the fans that had grown over the years.
He felt honored by the warm reception and the chance to share the day with so many passionate spectators.
