Rosberg to drive Williams car, help introduce Moscow to F1 driving

OXFORD, England -- Nico Rosberg will drive his Williams car past the Kremlin and give Russians a first taste of Formula One driving at next month's Moscow City Racing meet.

F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone is keen to add the Russian capital to the list of championship venues and Williams is sending a car and a driver to take part in the Moscow meet on July 13, when organizers hope to have a million fans around a street circuit.

"This is just great," Rosberg said. "I know Williams race cars have demonstrated in some impressive locations over the years, from the Sydney Harbor Bridge to downtown Buenos Aires, or in the center of London. But, for a spectacle, driving past the Kremlin will take some beating. There is clearly a massive appetite for Formula One in Russia, and it is great to be contributing to spreading the sport's popularity."