VIDEO: Vladimir Putin Drives a Renault Formula 1 Car
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VIDEO: Vladimir Putin Drives a Renault Formula 1 Car



Former Russian President and now Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is doing his best to remain in the spotlight. After his country decided to back the Renault F1 team, by branding it with Lada advertisements, Mr. Putin was invited to drive the R30 Formula One racer at a special event held in St. Petersburg. Video after the break.

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