He joins a team that also features Cedric Thome and former Formula Renault Eurocup race Jarno Opmeer.
Making their pick next were Haas who took Floris Wijers, a PS4-using Dutchman, who will likely partner a returning Martin Stefanko.
Williams were next to make their pick, taking British racer Isaac Price who had a sensational battle for second on the road in his day 1 race. He had been formerly affiliated with Williams before leaving, but now he is back with the famous old team and hoping to beat George Russell to the F1 podium.
Red Bull were then on the clock and took sensational Frenchman Nicolas Longuet who claimed victory in the first race of day 1.
2019 Formula 1 New Balance Esports Pro Series Dates
The 10 new drivers will join their teams and begin preparation for 2019 Pro Series. A grueling test of nerves and speed that will comprise of 12 races over 4 live events.
The first event will be on 11 September, followed by one on 2 October, 6 November, and the Grand Finale on 4 December, all at the Gfinity Arena in London.
Julian Tan, Head of Growth & Esports at Formula 1, said:
“The F1 Esports Series Pro Draft is an incredibly important part of our effort to break down borders and open up our sport to a new generation of F1 fans. Being the first in motorsport to pioneer the pro draft concept has allowed us to establish a direct route into our sport for fans, giving the next crop of racing stars the opportunity to go from living room to podium and even World Champion by signing for an official F1 team. Tonight’s successful drivers are incredible talents and if the wheel-to-wheel racing is anything like last year, it’s going to be a thrilling championship!”
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This year’s Pro Draft saw an incredible 109,000 players attempt to qualify, and thanks to that interest qualification of the 2020 Series will launch earlier than ever.
How to qualify for F1 Esports Pro Series
Qualification for next years Series will open on the remarkable F1 2019 game on 22 July and feature 5 different qualifying rounds between July and November across all platforms. This will allow gamers to shine across different tracks and scenarios and opens the door to many more up-and-coming racers.
The competition was fierce this year, but with a bigger window to try to qualify for 2020 F1 esports is only set to grow and grow.
