Dec.07 (f1.com) Some say the Swatch Snow Mobile event is like Formula One on snow. It certainly seemed like it at the weekend, as a host of 2010 F1 drivers took part in this winter’s opening showdown in Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria.
Adrian Sutil, Nico Hulkenberg, Sakon Yamamoto and Christian Klien all joined in the fun, alongside snowmobile champions, ski legends, show business celebrities and leading personalities from industry, culture and society.
Icy track conditions and the narrow turns were the main challenges for the 23 six-member teams taking part. The committed riders provided 20,000 enthusiastic spectators with thrilling racing, including numerous (but harmless) crashes and some heroic action.
Although none of the F1 stars featured in the winning teams, all enjoyed their stints behind the handlebars. “This is quite heavy and you never should overdo it,” warned Sutil, while snowmobile rookie Hulkenberg added: “Whatever motorsport you’re doing - there is always a bit of risk involved but it is that thrill that makes it so exciting.”
All agreed too that the setting was spectacular: snow covered houses, trees and Christmas lights framing hundreds of snowmobile horsepower, while the picturesque village scenery contrasting with the berms, jumps and other obstacles of the specially constructed 850m track.
Adrian Sutil, Nico Hulkenberg, Sakon Yamamoto and Christian Klien all joined in the fun, alongside snowmobile champions, ski legends, show business celebrities and leading personalities from industry, culture and society.
Icy track conditions and the narrow turns were the main challenges for the 23 six-member teams taking part. The committed riders provided 20,000 enthusiastic spectators with thrilling racing, including numerous (but harmless) crashes and some heroic action.
Although none of the F1 stars featured in the winning teams, all enjoyed their stints behind the handlebars. “This is quite heavy and you never should overdo it,” warned Sutil, while snowmobile rookie Hulkenberg added: “Whatever motorsport you’re doing - there is always a bit of risk involved but it is that thrill that makes it so exciting.”
All agreed too that the setting was spectacular: snow covered houses, trees and Christmas lights framing hundreds of snowmobile horsepower, while the picturesque village scenery contrasting with the berms, jumps and other obstacles of the specially constructed 850m track.
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