Formula 1 is to launch the 'Virtual Grand Prix Series' featuring "a number of current F1 drivers" to run in place of postponed or cancelled races. Various esports competitions quickly popped up as real-world racing events disappeared from calendars in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, and F1 has now joined the trend, with the new series beginning with a race in Bahrain on Sunday, March 22 at 8:00pm GMT. Article continues under video Each subsequent race to be postponed or cancelled will be added to the competition and, although the broadcasts will initially be made from the Gfinity Esports Arena, drivers will join remotely in order to protect the health of those involved. The...
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