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Verstappen and colleagues in action after all? 'Possibly virtual GP Imola'

18 May 2023 at 15:09
Last update 18 May 2023 at 16:21
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  • Toby McLuskie

With the cancellation of the Imola Grand Prix, Formula 1 drivers have a free weekend. Immediately after the race in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna was cancelled, voices on social media were already calling for a virtual Grand Prix, in which F1 drivers would compete. This would raise money for the victims of the servere floods. There is a first indication that that race might actually happen.

Team Redline, to which Max Verstappen is affiliated, sent a mysterious Tweet into the world on Thursday afternoon. Besides an Italian flag, it showed a game console, plus thus text: 'Stay tuned'.

When asked by GPblog if there will indeed be a virtual Grand Prix in Imola, Team Redline responded evasively. "Keep an eye on the socials," is all a representative of the esports team let out. It added that only during the course of tomorrow will things be revealed.


Red Bull also reacts

Commenting on Team Redline's Tweet, Red Bull Racing's esports team also reacted. This further fuels rumours of an imminent F1 race in the virtual world.