Put your foot down

Boy (and girl) racers will soon be able to hit the gas pedal at Mercedes-Benz World, a new multi-million pound “brand experience centre” opening at the historic Brooklands racing circuit in Weybridge, Surrey. Due to open to the public next month, visitors will be able to see every car in the current Mercedes range, as well as some old favourites. They will also be able to book driving experiences on the handling circuits, which include a wet-skid circle and a 10-acre, off-road course. But it’s not just a day out for the big kids. Children over 1.5 metres tall will be able to try their hand behind the wheel of that iconic city car, the Smart Fortwo.