Not the Bah GP Boasts of a Star-Studded Lineup, Including Lando Norris and Nicholas Latifi

Another weekend, another day without any racing on track. In an alternate universe, the Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 would have just wrapped up. Alas, the coronavirus pandemic has forced a global shut in, and people have to find other entertainment sources. Luckily for the deprived motorsports fans, there is the ‘Not the GP‘ series, which stars McLaren driver Lando Norris.

Last week, Norris and a few other racing drivers and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois battled F1 gamers in the ‘Not the Aus GP’. This time, Nicholas Latifi and Nico Hulkenberg join the fun for the Bahrain edition of the event, with several returnees.

The Not the Aus GP winner, Daniel Bereznay, will be aiming to pick up where he left off in Australia. However the competition will be stiff, and there will be plenty of fun. Adding to the high-profile cast are Ex-F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg, Stoffel Vandoorne and Esteban Gutierrez.

Real Madrid’s star goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois returns behind the wheel. This time, pro golfer Ian Poulter will join the line-up. Other drivers include 2019 eRace of Champions winner James Baldwin, Renault F1 Esports driver Jarno Opmeer and former Renault Esports driver James Doherty. Other participant include Sim racer Cem Bolukbasi ans 2019 Japanese Formula 3 winner Sacha Fenestraz.

Who else is going to race against Lando Norris and the other F1 stars?

Since this is an event that pits F1 drivers against F1 gamers, there are plenty of YouTube stars. Popular YouTuber WillNE is among the content creators, along with Ben ‘Tiametmarduk’ Daly, Aarav ‘Aarava’ Amin, Jimmy Broadbent, Steve ‘SuperGT’ Brown.

Fans have several avenues to catch the action, via Autosport.com, the participants’ various Twitch channels and even on Youtube as well. With no racing action on track, Formula One has embraced the virtual world for entertainment purposes. In the meantime, the sport is working hard to get the actual F1 season underway.

Several F1 venues have been apprehensive about hosting Grand Prix events in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Several countries have already imposed strict travel restrictions while citizens are encouraged to stay at home. Admittedly, they will feel bored of being cooped up for several days, but the online gaming events should make up for it.