McLaren pair take up new role

Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen have take up a new role ahead of the latest F1 event of the season this weekend at Silverstone.

The McLaren Mercedes duo found themselves moonlighting as London taxi drivers ahead of the British Grand Prix as part of a filming for a new advert for team sponsors Vodafone.

Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) McLaren MP4-24, Turkish F1, Istanbul Park, 5th-7th June, 2009
Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) McLaren MP4-24, Turkish F1, Istanbul Park, 5th-7th…
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Lewis Hamilton and Heikki Kovalainen have take up a new role ahead of the latest F1 event of the season this weekend at Silverstone.

The McLaren Mercedes duo found themselves moonlighting as London taxi drivers ahead of the British Grand Prix as part of a filming for a new advert for team sponsors Vodafone.

The video sees the two drivers take on the role of taxi drivers battling for a fare, with a behind the scenes video - including comments about this weekend's event - available by clicking the link below.

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