Jenson Button to race around Bluewater for Virgin Media event

The newly crowned F1 Word Champion Jenson Button will race around Bluewater's road network tomorrow (20 October) as part of Virgin Media's SpeedWeek50 experiential campaign.

Jenson Button to race around Bluewater for Virgin Media event
Jenson Button to race around Bluewater for Virgin Media event

Brand experience agency iblinkworld has been brought in to activate the seven-day event, which kicked off at the on 14 October.

For the past six days shoppers have been able to take part in a variety of F1 themed activities while road testing Virgin Media's latest products.

The event culminates tomorrow with Button racing around a bespoke high-speed circuit in a super-charged Mercedes SL AMG.

Designated viewing areas will be set up around the track as well as a specially-created paddock area, complete with Brawn GP replica car, Formula 1 simulator, Winnebagos, a Mercedes showcase and a ‘speedy car wash' area.

Button won the title of World Champion after coming fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend.

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