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How F1 kept motoring with Virtual Grand Prix races
With the sporting world at a standstill due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, teams and leagues have had to find new ways to keep their fans engaged. For Formula 1, the key has been virtual racing. Julian Tan, who heads F1's digital and esports initiatives, suddenly found himself spearheading the only competitive action fans had to enjoy on a Grand Prix weekend. "When the initial announcement of the Chinese Grand Prix postponement came out, the team [began] working really hard to work through a concept of using esports to bring racing entertainment on the weekend," Tan said. Tan and his team had to adapt even more quickly to get the virtual races up and running after the...
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