Formula One has launched the Virtual Grand Prix Series in a bid to replace the postponed races and provide both professional F1 drivers and F1 esports stars with a chance to compete amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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F1 esports star Cem Bolukbasi turns heads in live racing debut
One of the most well-known figures in the F1 esports pro scene, Cem Bolukbasi, made headlines last weekend when he ditched his virtual car to try out a real-life single-seater on the Hockenheimring racetrack.
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F1 champion Fernando Alonso makes big investment in esports racing
The fast-moving expansion of the esports motor racing network has caught the eye of former F1 champion, Fernando Alonso, he joins a list of significant investors in the industry.
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McLaren opens path for esports players to become real-life F1 drivers
Just a couple of weeks after we reported on a esports player out-performing a former formula one driver on a real racing track, a giant of the racing industry has realised the potential for a new generation of its athletes.
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Esports gamer beats ex-F1 driver in real racing duel
Esports star Enzo Bonito achieved what millions of gamers around the world have fantasised about for decades and used his skills to beat a a real, former F1 driver on a real track.
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Brendon Leigh clinches Formula 1 eSport title, Mercedes the top team
UK phenom Brendon Leigh has clinched the 2018 Formula 1 eSport title, helping Mercedes clinch the inaugural team title in the process.
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Formula 1 Esports Series back for season 2
Interest in esports is growing daily and major sports are getting in on the act. While League of Legends, Overwatch…
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Renault join forces with Team Vitality in eSports show of faith
Car manufacturer Renault and Renault Sports Racing have joined forces with Europe’s best performed team, the French-based Team Vitality, to…
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Millennial Esports raises $12.1 million and buys Eden Games
Esports event organizer Millennial Esports Corp raised US$12.1 million from a private placement and used part of the proceeds to buy Eden Games.
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Formula 1 joins the esports race with new world championship
Formula 1 has announced the launch of the Formula 1 Esports Series, marking the world’s premier motorsport’s official entry into the booming esports industry.