Scuderia Ferrari Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc is among the five current Formula 1 drivers who will participate in this weekend’s Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix.
Via his Twitter feed, Charles Leclerc said: “First race of the year coming up this weekend! I will my first ever Virtual Race this weekend organised by @F1, and I like this lineup.”
The race will take place on Australia’s Albert Park circuit as the Hanoi street track is not available in the official Formula 1 game F1 2019. Red Bull’s Alexander Albon and Williams driver George Russell will also join Nicholas Latifi and Lando Norris, who were the only two current F1 drivers who drove in the original Virtual Grand Prix.
Other former F1 drivers confirmed for the race so far include Johnny Herbert and Anthony Davidson. Cricketer Ben Stokes will join Red Bull’s line-up and Renault will run junior driver Christian Lundgaard alongside Australian Supercars racer Andre Heimgartner.
The 28-lap race will take place at 8pm GMT/3pm EDT on Sunday. As was the case for the first race, drivers will be allowed to use driving assistance such as anti-lock brakes and traction control, and car damage will be reduced.
The Virtual Vietnam Grand Prix will be streamed live on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook and via some of F1’s international broadcasters.
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