F1 HAS been asserting repeatedly that last night’s Bahrain e-sports race, as well as the forthcoming virtual grands prix replacements, are designed as “light relief” in what are extraordinary times. The Covid-19 coronavirus has meant that many large gatherings are banned, and international travel is increasingly constrained, making world championship events impossible to stage for … Continue reading Chaotic first ever virtual F1 e-sports race gets mixed reaction, though Lando Norris entertains