As previously reported, Formula 1 is bringing back the Virtual GP Series for three weeks only.
Just like the events that took place as motorsport was suspended at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this race will feature a number of celebrities, influencers and a sprinkling of F1 drivers as well. This melting pot of talent will be competing on Codemaster’s F1 2020 game.
The only full-time 2021 Formula 1 drivers taking part this week are the Williams pairing of George Russell and Nicholas Latifi. Unfortunately, they’ll be no repeat of the epic battles between Russell and Charles LeClerc as the Ferrari driver isn’t present. However, Charles’ younger brother Arthur lines up for the Marinello team.
Although Lando Norris / Landobot is missing, fans of Somalian influencer Jimmy Broadbent will be happy to see him return to the McLaren.
There is slightly more involvement of the F1 Esports drivers in this iteration of the Virtual GP Series. They’ll be racing in a 5 lap sprint race that determines the starting order for the main Feature race.
Feature Race
Mercedes: Stoffel Vandoorne and Anthony Davidson
Red Bull Racing: Alex Albon and Jeffrey Herlings
McLaren: Jimmy Broadbent and Ben ‘Tiametmarduk’ Daly
Alpine: Christian Lundgaard and Oscar Piastri
Ferrari Driver Academy: Marcus Armstrong and Arthur Leclerc
Alpha Tauri: Vitantonio Liuzzi and Luca Salvadori
Alfa Romeo: Thibaut Courtois and Jack ‘Pie Face’ McDermott
Haas: Pietro and Enzo Fittipaldi
Williams: George Russell and Nicholas Latifi
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