News Details

Virtual Canadian GP: Leclerc to miss Montreal, Russell champion

Williams driver George Russell has added an esports title to his resume after Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc withdrew from Sunday's final virtual Formula 1 grand prix to focus on the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours. Sunday's round of the F1 Game-based unofficial series, put on to provide some entertainment after the COVID-19 pandemic halted Formula 1's real-life racing, is around the Canadian Grand Prix layout. Russell, the 2018 Formula One Two champion who was unable to score a point with struggling Williams last season, has won the last three virtual races with all the drivers competing remotely from home. He leads Leclerc by 22 points if the real life points system is applied, but he will be...
Full Story »
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

When Alesi owned the day in Montreal

It had taken him 91 Grands Prix but Jean Alesi finally broke his duck on...
4y ago from F1i.com

Five drivers confirmed for final virtual Grand Prix

Formula 1's Virtual Grand Prix series will come to a close this weekend,...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com

No Leclerc in Virtual Grand Prix season finale

Charles Leclerc will miss the chance to do battle with George Russell for...
4y ago from GPFans.com

Russell wins third straight with virtual Azerbaijan...

Williams driver George Russell completed a hat-trick of esports wins on...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Miller argues the 2024 MotoGP calendar changes...

Jack Miller believes the 2024 MotoGP calendar disordering is 'getting old'...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Fernandez rules out downgrading to Moto2 ride for 2025

Trackhouse Racing's Raul Fernandez has ruled out downgrading to a Moto2...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

IndyCar Laguna Seca– Qualifying Results

Qualifying from Laguna Seca was a difficult affair, as nearly the entire...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Sebastien Ogier 'never been really attracted that...

WRC star Sébastien Ogier doesn't have much interest in emulating...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

Xavi Simons 'makes' Paris Saint-Germain decision as...

Netherlands international Xavi Simons reportedly informs Paris...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk

Belgium 2-0 Romania: Player ratings as Man City man...

Belgium got their Euro 2024 campaign back on track with a 2-0 win over...
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com

Kieran Tierney injury gives Scotland a headache and...

ager Steve Clarke ponders whether to retain 3-5-2 formation that was...
13h ago from TheGuardian.com

Comments

Hottest News

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.