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Luke Evans - international movie star of box office smash hits such as The Hobbit, Fast and Furious 6 and upcoming films The Girl on the Train and Beauty and the Beast - will experience the thrill of all-electric street racing this weekend.
The Welsh actor will get behind the wheel of the Spark-Renault SRT_01E around the track in Battersea Park on Sunday morning for a demonstration run at 9am. The actor is known for his street racing antics in the sixth instalment of the Fast and Furious hit movie franchise, which included scenes on the streets of London, but this will be his first experience of driving an actual racing car.
"I was excited to be asked by the Formula E organisers to be a part of this unique racing series,” he said. “I'm thrilled to lend my support to the Battersea Park event this weekend and to have the opportunity to experience the thrill of driving in the FIA Formula E Championship car. Good luck to all the drivers!"
To see Luke Evans put his driving skills to the test make your way to Battersea Park on Sunday July 3. Tickets are available on the gate, which open at 8am. Under 16s go free, but need to be accompanied by an adult.
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