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Verstappen leads move to Esports after F1 shutdown

Red Bull's Max Verstappen is just one of a number of established motor racing stars taking refuge in the virtual world of Esports following the shutdown of racing around the world in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Australian Grand Prix was cancelled on Friday at the last minute, with the season not expected to resume until the end of May at the earliest. It's left drivers literally twiddling their thumbs in the meantime - and now they're planning on putting their unexpected spare time to good use by taking part in an All Star Esports battle online racing event on Sunday. As well as Verstappen, the field includes Indy 500 champion Simon Pagenaud and fellow IndyCar drivers Colton...
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