Following a debut last year, the Indycar esports series is to return next week ahead of the championship’s real racing kick-off on the 18th of April. There’s a three-race mini-series in store for race fans with real-world superstars that includes Will Power, Takuma Sato and IndyCar newcomer and ex-F1 superstar Romain Grosjean scheduled to take part.
What happened last time?
Last season, held during the COVID-19 pandemic, was not without controversy. Most notably, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris made a guest appearance in the Indy 175 – the finale of the series – and had a bit of a “coming together” with IndyCar star Simon Pagenaud.
The French driver had already proven his talent on the sim with wins at Michigan and Motegi but when Norris made a move to the inside of turn 2 it caused the 2016 champion to crash despite no contact. Pagenaud needed to pit for repairs and when returning to the fray he seemingly deliberately caused contact with Norris, wiping him out of contention for a victory with 2 to go.
That wasn’t the final controversial move in the virtual Indy race. Santino Ferrucci then proceeded to take out Oliver Askew on the run to the finish line, leaving Scott McLaughlin to take the victory.
Which drivers are confirmed for season two of the IndyCar iRacing Challenge?
We’re yet to see a full list of competitor’s, but here’s who’s been confirmed so far:
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