We have all the updates and news from the Virtual Vietnam GP as Charles Leclerc & others race.
Formula 1 might be on hiatus, but the Virtual Grand Prix Series returns to lighten the mood!
THIS EVENING it is the Virtual Vietnam GP. Of course, with the Hanoi Street Circuit not yet available in the F1 game, the race will be held at Albert Park in Melbourne.
There are six current F1 drivers, a few former stars, and one or two familiar faces this week.
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Thoughts from drivers – 20:11 GMT
George Russell is going to ‘put on a show.’
Stoffel Vandoorne, ‘It’s going to be a good competition.’
Nicholas Latifi hope he ‘won’t get taken out’ too early and can get a ‘cheeky little win.’
Pietro Fittipaldi sending his best and says ‘let’s have some fun!’
Jenson Button, first time a F1 champion has joined the ranks – 20:07 GMT
How transferable is racing to Sim racing though – we’ll find out!
Format reminder – 20:05 GMT
18 minute qualifying, followed by the race at 50% length.
Damage is OFF – which could result in some dangerous manoeuvres.
IT’S TIME! F1 Virtual Vietnam GP is ON! – 20:00 GMT
Taking a look at Bahrain showing and the ‘carnage’ and ‘chaos’ that ensued.
The Albert Park track in Melbourne – 19:45 GMT
Just under 15 minutes until we begin the Virtual Vietnam GP event. Take a look at the track they’ll be racing on below.
A look at the Hanoi track in Vietnam – 19:30 GMT
Jenson Button will be taking it easy on the competition – 19:17 GMT
Under an hour to go! – 19:03 GMT
Just under an hour to go and the anticipation is building. Let’s check out some of the drivers’ thoughts in preparation up to the event.
Nicholas Latifii is looking seriously prepared as he goes into the hotseat for Team Williams.
Lando Norris for McLaren is definitely one to watch. He put in a solid performance last week in the ChallengeLando event, but admitted to making a few costly mistakes in the process.
How will he fare this time around, now that the stakes are higher?
Ben Stokes, British cricketer will be joining the Red Bull Racing team and he is understandably excited at the chance to mix it up with the professionals.
His latest Instagram post has us somewhat concerned, however! Let’s hope he’s pulling our leg!
Louis Deletraz for team Haas shares our predictions on the upcoming race.
George Russell driving for Team Williams, looks relaxed in his setup – we wonder how relaxed he’ll be when it all kicks off at 8pm!
Virtual Vietnam GP – Full driver lineup
| Team | Driver A | Driver B |
| Mercedes | Stoffel Vandoorne | Esteban Gutierrez |
| FDA HUBLOT Esports Team | Charles Leclerc | Arthur Leclerc |
| Red Bull Racing | Alex Albon | Ben Stokes |
| McLaren | Lando Norris | Jenson Button |
| Renault | Christian Lundgaard | Andre Heimgartner |
| Racing Point | Jimmy Broadbent | Anthony Davidson |
| Haas | Louis Deletraz | Pietro Fittipaldi |
| Alpha Tauri | Luca Salvadori | Nunzio Todisco |
| Alfa Romeo | Antonio Giovinazzi | Johnny Herbert |
| Williams | George Russell | Nicholas Latifi |
