PICS: F1 duo test drive electric car in Dubai

Formula One duo Mark Webber and Charles Pic took some time out of their preparations for last Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to ride through Dubai in electric-powered Renault TWIZYs.

The pair, who drive for Red Bull Racing and Caterham F1 Teams respectively, jumped behind the wheel of the nifty TWIZY cars to power down Jumeirah, Downtown Dubai, and Safa Park.

Webber, who finished second in Sunday’s Abu Dhabi race, said of the experience: “Driving down Dubai’s iconic roads and alleys was an amazing experience. What made it even more special was the fact that the TWIZY is a green car. The silence inside the vehicle was pretty impressive!”

Pic, who finished 19th in the UAE capital, added: “We enjoyed our time in the UAE, more so with the interesting Renault TWIZY. I had a pleasant drive in a 100% electric car, which could be the star car of the future.  It was a great experience to drive the car in such a wonderful place.”

Webber and Pic have teamed up with Renault to make an ad film featuring the TWIZY as part of an online promotional campaign which is launched from this month.