Victorian youngsters @alanagurney_34 and @sammyjvv37 are in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix this week.

Thanks to an initiative by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and Karting Australia, the pair were named ‘Team of Tomorrow’ drivers after standout performances at the Junior Top Guns event in January. Selected from the top five male and female Cadet 12 drivers, they competed in the Stars of Karting event on Monday in specially branded karts. Today, their incredible journey continued as they joined Formula 1 drivers on Melbourne Walk before enjoying an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the F1 paddock.

Follow their journey throughout the week on the @ausgp Instagram Channel.

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While the Karting Stars took centre stage, it was great to have the support of the Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events the Hon. @steve_dimopoulos , Port Phillip Bay Councillor @heathercunsolo and @ausgp Chief Events Officer Tom Mottram and have them get behind wheel at the Go Kart Club of Victoria.

Also trackside to help inspire the next generation of motorsport stars was Australian @fiaf3 driver J@jameswharton_official and recently announced F1 Academy Driver @aiva.anagnostiadis.

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Great to have @kimi.antonelli.official trackside today with the @prokarting team during the Stars of Karting event at the Go Kart Club of Victoria to kick off Race Week of the @ausgp

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