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F1 planning five London Live-style events in 2018

Formula One is planning to replicate the hugely popular live demo which took place in London last year in five cities in three different continents.

All 10 teams and every driver except Lewis Hamilton were in attendance for the event, which F1 bosses said was attended by 100,000 fans despite just two days' notice. The event included demo runs of old F1 cars as well as the 2017 editions, with fans also treated to a live stage at Trafalgar Square.

The success of the event has convinced F1 chiefs that the idea can be replicated elsewhere and help with the goal of making every grand prix event similar to a Super Bowl-style extravaganza.