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Six current Formula 1 drivers have signed up to take part in the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix this weekend around the Shanghai International Circuit.
The venue was originally scheduled to host the world championship event in China on April 19th before it was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It is the third Virtual GP that F1 has organised, following the events in Bahrain (won by Guanyu Zhou) and Australia (won by Charles Leclerc).
Leclerc will be back to secure a second consecutive win, competing against some of his regular competitors in F1.
Alexander Albon has once again signed up for the race, as has Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, Antonio Giovinazzi, George Russell and Nicholas Latifi.
Red Bull has also confirmed that Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will partner Albon for the race, while Lazio player Ciro Immobile will drive for AlphaTauri (Toro Rosso).
An 18-minute qualifying session will set the grid for the start of the event, which will be broadcast on F1's social media channels, starting from 6 PM BST.
Virtual Chinese Grand Prix line-up
| Team |
Driver |
Driver |
|---|---|---|
Team
Mercedes |
Driver
Stoffel Vandoorne |
Driver
Esteban Gutierrez |
Team
Ferrari |
Driver
Charles Leclerc |
Driver
Callum Ilott |
Team
Red Bull |
Driver
Alexander Albon |
Driver
Thibaut Courtois |
Team
McLaren |
Driver
Carlos Sainz |
Driver
Lando Norris |
Team
Renault |
Driver
Guanyu Zhou |
Driver
Ian Poulter |
Team
AlphaTauri |
Driver
Liam Lawson |
Driver
Ciro Immobile |
Team
Racing Point |
Driver
Anthony Davidson |
Driver
Jimmy Broadbent |
Team
Alfa Romeo |
Driver
Antonio Giovinazzi |
Driver
Juan Manuel Correa |
Team
Haas |
Driver
Louis Deletraz |
Driver
Pietro Fittipaldi |
Team
Williams |
Driver
George Russell |
Driver
Nicholas Latifi |
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Well, I’ll watch it just for fun. I know it’s an arcade game that doesn’t count for anything, but I’d be for having everyone who can, join and participate. It’s a laugh. How about having thirty plus cars and the likes of Johnny Herbert, Jolyon Palmer, Jenson Button, Jacques Villeneuve, Mick Schumacher, Martin Brundle, Tatiana Calderón, Nico Hulkenberg, Nico Rosberg, Paul di Resta, Susie & Toto Wolff, Christian Horner, Will Buxton – all the names! It’s the Silly season, let’s have a bit of fun! No pressure. Are we not entertained? The commentary on both of the first two was terrific also. Best of luck to all this weekend ;))