Thursday 26 June at 10:17 : The British team Williams has signed on to the formula one car demonstration to take place in Moscow next month.

We reported recently that the prospect of a grand prix in Russia increased amid news that the demonstration would take place around the famous Red Square and in the shadow of the Kremlin.

It has now emerged that Nico Rosberg will drive his Williams for the privately-organised event to be called Moscow City Racing, on the weekend between the forthcoming British and German grands prix.

"There is clearly a massive appetite for formula one in Russia, and it is great to be contributing to spreading the sport's popularity," German born Rosberg, 22, said.

Team boss Sir Frank Williams will also attend.

"This will be our first visit as a team to Russia, a country of great interest to us," he said.