Young motorsports showcase talent at Young Star Driver Programme

The top six finalists among five thousand nine hundred seventy young aspirants for the Season II of Young Star Driver programme displayed an array of passion for driving, determination to win and a precise judgment and maturity to handle a high performance AMG car, which is often associated with professional racers.

The finals of the Young Star Driver programme Season II was flagged off by Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Vicky Chandhok, one of India's most renowned racing personalities.

The Young Star Driver Programme Season II witnessed a near 100 percent surge in registrations from Season I and received 5970 applications from young motorsport enthusiasts from across the country.

Eberhard Kern, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said: "Mercedes-AMG was born on the racetrack and we are proud of the brand's global association with different forms of motorsports and our immaculate track record which spells excellence. The current performance of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS F1 team, winning a podium in each of the eleven races is a living example of the highest levels of accomplishment and excellence in the competitive world of motorsports. Inspired by such achievements it was Mercedes-Benz's vision to identify and nurture young motorsports talent in India, which resulted in the creation of the Young Star Driver Programme in 2013. "

Kern further elaborated,"The winners of the 'Mercedes-Benz Young Star Driver Programme Season II' will earn global exposure by working with the best talents from international racing circuit. They will also learn the finer nuances of improving their racing skills on international racing tracks under the guidance of globally distinguished trainers. This exposure will be of much significance to the young talents in their path to becoming successful motorsports professionals, at the same time inspiring thousands of young minds who dream of a racing career in motorsports."