Natalie Imbruglia: Aussie singer to take the stage at 2015 Russian Grand Prix

The main race isn’t the only event to watch at Formula One (F1) events, but music concerts as well. F1 Grand Prix events feature big name music acts during the race weekends. Australian singer and actress Natalie Imbruglia will be taking the stage at this year’s Russian Grand Prix.

Imbruglia is the headline act in Sochi in October, reported Formula1.com. The three-time Grammy-nominated will thrill the crowd at the Central Plaza stage on the second day of the race weekend. Other music events taking place include the performances of Russian bands Diskoteka Avariya and A’Studio, in addition to local DJ Legran.

As the tension mounts while F1 stars line up the cars in the grid, the fans will get a different doze of entertainment during the race weekend as mixed martial arts M-1 Challenge championship bouts are also set to take place. It will be an event with music, party, and entertainment. There will be stunt rider shows, street threatre displays, and virtual racing simulators for those who want to feel what it’s like living in the fast lane. For kids, there will be activities such as animation workshops and dance classes.

The 40-year-old singer released her fifth studio album titled “Male,” a compilation of songs popularized by male artists on July 15. Imbruglia will have an Australian tour beginning Feb. 9, 2016 in West Perth in support of her latest album. Gigs at Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland are some of the cities included in her Australian leg.

Sochi hosted the first-ever Russian Grand Prix in October 2014. It was the first time that the F1 event had been held in a century. Current World Championship leader Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes dominated last year to win the race. Nico Rosberg, also from Mercedes team, took the second place while Valterri Bottas of Williams claimed the third place in the podium.

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