This was reported by the press service of SMP Racing. The Russian will take part in a virtual championship called F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix. Participants will be the current Formula 1 pilots and guest racers. The first race will take place on March 22.
“I received an invitation to participate in the virtual Formula 1 race from Ferrari. I have a simulator at home, so I agreed to try it. I admit, I do not have as much experience in cyber racing as other athletes. I love real racing, I try to drive real cars. On the simulator, I’m teaching the track, training. Because for sure it will be hard enough for me. But trying is still interesting. Let's see what happens on Sunday, ”said Schwartzman.
The Russian is a pupil of the Ferrari Driver Academy. Last season, Schwartzman became the winner of Formula 3.
It was previously reported that the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monaco will not be held for the first time since 1954.