Williams driver George Russell took his fourth successive virtual Formula One victory on Sunday in the last race before the real season starts in Austria next month.
FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 12, 2020 Williams' George Russell arriving to the circuit REUTERS/Loren Elliott
The 22-year-old, who failed to score a point in the real world last year as Williams struggled, started on pole position and beat Red Bull’s Alex Albon into second place in the virtual Canadian Grand Prix.The race, shown live on Formula One’s digital platforms and broadcast partners, took place on the day the postponed Montreal race would have happened.
“It’s been great. It’s kept us entertained, kept us busy that’s for sure. And it’s kept the competitive side of us busy and interested,” said Russell. Leclerc, who was racing in the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans for Ferrari, had led the standings after two wins in a row before Russell got himself a simulator and rose to the challenge.
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