Formula 1’s Virtual Grand Prix, IndyCar’s iRacing Challenge and more top esports series return this weekend. Here’s when and where to watch them all.
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Drivers discover new opportunities and familiar risks in the world of simracing and streaming
Gaming
Posted onWhile many drivers have discovered an entertaining new way to engage with their fans through simracing and streaming, others have paid a price in the real world.
Ganassi fires NASCAR driver Larson over racial slur during simrace
NASCAR
Posted onGanassi has fired its long-standing NASCAR Cup racer Kyle Larson following his use of a racial slur during a simrace two days ago.
Larson “indefinitely suspended” by NASCAR over racial slur
NASCAR
Posted onGanassi NASCAR driver Kyle Larson has been suspended by the championship and his team following his use of a racial slur during an Esports race yesterday.
NASCAR investigating Larson’s use of a racial slur during simrace
NASCAR
Posted onNASCAR driver Kyle Larson could face sanctions by the championship after he was heard using a racial slur during a simrace promoted by the series.
Find upcoming races and watch drivers live in RaceFans’ new Esports hub
Gaming
Posted onFind out what Esports races are coming up, where you can see them, and watch top racing drivers streaming their Esports events live in our new hub.
The lesson F1 needs to learn from IndyCar’s superior approach to Esports
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Posted onIndyCar’s first attempt at a replacement Esports race showed Formula 1 how to do it, and the lesson it needs to learn for next week’s Virtual Grand Prix.
F1 drivers turn to WhatsApp to arrange simraces during hiatus
Gaming
Posted onA group of drivers from Formula 1 and other categories are arranging their simracing plans during the hiatus using a new WhatsApp group.
Why didn’t more current F1 drivers enter yesterday’s Virtual Grand Prix?
Gaming
Posted onOnly two drivers from the current F1 grid joined in yesterday’s Virtual Bahrian Grand Prix. Why did so many stay away, and will more enter future races?
F1 Esports champion Brendon Leigh joins Mercedes Esports team
2018 F1 season
Posted onMercedes has announced F1 Esports champion Brendon Leigh as part of its four-man Esports team for 2018.