Bumper star line-up at Autosport International

Fantastic news for all F1 fans; if you are attending The Autosport International Show on Saturday 12 January, not only will you be able to see Red Bull Racing drivers Mark Webber and David Coulthard, but also British favourite Jenson Button!

The Honda F1 star is flying in from his Lanzarote training camp to be at the show, where he will be making stage appearances and signing autographs for his fans.

"I am excited to be attending the show,” said Button, who is set to start pre-season testing in Valencia shortly. “It's been a couple of years since I was last able to visit so it’s great to have the chance to return and meet some of the fans whose support is so important to us throughout the year.

“The show is a real ‘must-do’ for fans of all forms of motorsport and this year looks to be no exception with some fantastic racing planned for the live action arena. I can't wait for the F1 action to begin again."

World class rallying will also be at the show with the confirmation that Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen, winner of last year’s Rally of Great Britain, will attend the Friday and Saturday.

The Finn, who finished third in the drivers standings behind Sébastien Loeb and his team-mate Marcus Grönholm, hopes to lead Ford’s World Rally Championship next season following Grönholm’s retirement. Grönholm is not putting his feet up though; the 2007 runner-up will also be at the show on Friday as he considers his options for the coming year.

Autosport International will be open to the public on Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 January 2008 with trade days on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 January. Adult tickets start at £28.00 per day with children’s tickets costing £18.50. To book, visit autosport-international.com or call 0044 (0)870 040 0396.