F1 drivers turn to virtual racing after Australian GP called off

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Formula One drivers Max Verstappen and Lando Norris are revving up to race in a coronavirus-free virtual world after the cancellation of the season-opening Australian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2020 General view of the track after it was announced the Australian Grand Prix would be cancelled after a McLaren team member tested positive for coronavirus.

Other virtual competitors include Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud and former F1 drivers Juan Pablo Montoya and Rubens Barrichello, as well as their respective sons, and double Formula One esports champion Brendon Leigh. "We started on Thursday morning to put together a plan and then by yesterday lunchtime we had the programme launched.

 

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