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Esports gets attention of F1 drivers and sports athletes

Max Verstappen from Red Bull’s is just one of the proven driving stars that have taken refuge in Esports ‘ virtual world since the shutdown of racing worldwide in response to the pandemic of coronavirus.

On the last minute on Friday, the Australian Grand Prix was cancelled with the season expected to start only at the end of May.

The left driver basically is squeezing his thumbs in the meantime-and now he wants to make good use of his sudden free time by competing in an online gaming event All-Star Esports on Sunday.

The field includes the Indy 500 drivers Simon Pagenaud and Colton Herta and Felix Rosenquist, who have both been on hiatus for the U.