Red Bull Racing takes over San Francisco's Marina Blvd. for Formula 1 showcase
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Red Bull Racing was burning out along San Francisco Marina Boulevard Saturday, shutting the street down for its Formula 1 showcase.
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"I'm seeing this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me to see it like right near my hometown," said Annie Strickler, who made the trip from Orinda. "It's just really great that they're expanding and trying to expand their audience as well and get people from the Bay Area, because we love sports and we love F1."
Formula 1 fans from across the Bay Area packed in to take in the moment.
"I'm a pretty big F1 fan, so I've kind of just wanted any sort of chance to be able to come and see, like, the cars and the people," said Orinda resident Noah Sasson. "I think Red Bull's a really interesting team in F1, because I feel like they kind of resemble something a little against the grain, because some of the teams are really generational. They're old and Red Bull is the newer team."
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The event was revving up excitement among newer Formula 1 fans.
"I have been, like, a fan and watched the races, but definitely not, like, as huge of a fan. So I thought that this opportunity to see something for free, especially so close to me, is just like a really amazing thing," said Anna Kucheyev.
Red Bull also unleashed some its other high-end performance vehicles.
"I've owned a lot of Mustangs, so I do like muscle cars, so I'm here for that and here for my puppy to be able to get some exposure and see some people," said Petaluma resident Elizabeth Oats, who was at the event with a group of friends.
"I hope everyone has good day and go, F1," said Crystal Wright.
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