Irina Shayk Rides a Race Car at ABB FIA Formula E Championship in NYC

Irina Shayk has a need for speed!

The 33-year-old Russian model and actress was in attendance at the ABB FIA Formula E Championship on Sunday (July 14) in New York City.

During her visit, Irina checked out the Gen2 electric cars and met the race teams. Twenty-two drivers and eleven teams are battling it out over two races over the weekend.

Irina walked the grid, and took a powerful BMW i8 safety car for a spin with Formula E Founder and CEO Alejandro Agag. She also watched drivers Jean-Eric Vergne, Lucas di Grassi and Mitch Evans go head-to-head for the Formula E championship.

“Driving the car with Alejandro was so exciting. It’s amazing to see how far Formula E has come in the 4 years since I was at the race in LA. The positive message Formula E brings regarding sustainability and renewable energy is commendable and I’m honored to be here for the final race of the season,” Irina said.

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