Priyanka on the fast track

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Wajeeha Khan

@fanNO1

Voyager

Posted: 18 years ago

Priyanka on the fast track
By: Tushar Joshi
April 6, 2007

Chopra will attend a gala dinner marking the opening of the Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend

Race Day Diva: Priyanka Chopra
She loves cricket and has always cheered for the Indian team. However, not many know that Priyanka Chopra is also a huge Formula 1 fan.

The actress is leaving today for Malaysia to mark the opening of the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang this year.

Says Priyanka, "Racing is an extremely passionate and adrenaline-pumping sport. I am always on the edge of my seat whenever I am watching an F1 race."

True patriot

When asked if she plans to step into one of the speed machines someday, she says, "It would be a dream come true to be able to do a round of the Grand Prix in one of those fabulous cars."

A true patriot, her favourite F1 racer is not the newly retired Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher, but our very own Narain Karthikeyan.

"I think did a great job last season and I wish him all the best for the future."

It is learnt that the actress will be rubbing shoulders with the likes of Hollywood
heartthrob Leonardo Di Caprio and director Steven Spielberg at the gala dinner event on Friday.

Not willing to let out too many details, Priyanka says, "It'll be interesting to meet people from across the world at the gala and I'm looking forward to it."

Helping her wear something different will be her personal designer Theia.

Describing the ensemble for the gala, Theia says, "Priyanka wanted something that represents India and yet stands apart, so we have made a fusion ensemble combining the sari and a gown.

The colours used are classic gold with signature jewellery to go with it.

Priyanka is young, so I thought we should dress her in something that makes her feel vibrant and energetic