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Virtual Canadian GP: Leclerc to miss Montreal, Russell champion

Williams driver George Russell has added an esports title to his resume after Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc withdrew from Sunday's final virtual Formula 1 grand prix to focus on the Virtual Le Mans 24 Hours. Sunday's round of the F1 Game-based unofficial series, put on to provide some entertainment after the COVID-19 pandemic halted Formula 1's real-life racing, is around the Canadian Grand Prix layout. Russell, the 2018 Formula One Two champion who was unable to score a point with struggling Williams last season, has won the last three virtual races with all the drivers competing remotely from home. He leads Leclerc by 22 points if the real life points system is applied, but he will be...
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