F1:Ferrari�s Gene wows thousands in Melbourne

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Ferrari celebrated their 60th anniversary in Melbourne on Saturday, as part of the build-up to the Australian Grand Prix. The star attraction, a demonstration run by tester Marc Gene in the 248 F1, down Lygon Street, located in the heart of the city�s �Little Italy� district, drew tens of thousands of spectators.

�Today was a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with a magnificent Ferrari Formula One car right in the heart of the city�s iconic Little Italy precinct,� enthused Tim Bamford, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation. �It was brilliant to see so many families enjoying an entire day of free entertainment with the main attraction of course being the low-speed demonstration drive of the very same car driven by the sport�s most prolific driver, Michael Schumacher, in last year�s Formula One World Championship season.�

The assembled crowd were also entertained with a variety of other attractions during the day�s festivities, including a low-speed parade of modern and historic Ferrari road cars, live bands, roving entertainment and ticket giveaways.

The 2007 Australian Grand Prix will take place from March 15-18.

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