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Max, fromHenley-on-Thames in the United Kingdom, is set for his Formula 1 Esports debut,while Ian is making his third race appearance for the team after entering theVirtual Bahrain Grand Prix and the Virtual Chinese Grand Prix over the courseof the last two months.
Max ispreparing for his second season in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with HitechGrand Prix after ending last year’s campaign tenth, picking up two podiumplaces on the way. The Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya will bring back happymemories for the 20-year-old after he clinched the Formula Renault Eurocuptitle at the Spanish circuit in 2018. Max also enjoyed his first Formula 1 testin Barcelona last year, driving the Renault R.S.17 around the 4.655km circuitas part of his development on the young driver programme.
DP WorldAmbassador Ian, of Hitchin, Hertfordshire, is looking to build on his Esportsexperience to date. The five-time Ryder Cup winner races on his simulatorset-up at his home in Florida and targets breaking into the top 10 in histhird-ever Formula 1 Esports entry.
Max andIan will draw upon Renault Team Vitality’s Esports coaching expertise in thebuild up to the race to ensure they are well prepared for the 33-lap race onSunday.
For theExhibition Race (17:00 BST) prior to the Virtual Grand Prix (18:00 BST),Nicolas Longuet and Fabrizio Donoso will again represent the team.
Max Fewtrell: “I’m super excited to be competing in theVirtual Spanish Grand Prix for Renault DP World F1 Team. It’s going to besomething new for me as I’ve recently received a simulator and I’ve been tryingto practice and get better. Barcelona is a memorable track for me after winningthe Formula Renault Eurocup there in 2018 and having my first Formula 1 test atthe circuit last year in the Renault R.S.17. Having Ian Poulter as my team-mateis really cool; I’m a big fan of golf and I like watching him do what he does. Maybewe can exchange ‘driving’ tips for each other!”
Ian Poulter“It’s a pleasure to join Renault DP World F1 Teamagain for a Formula 1 Virtual Grand Prix. It’s going to be a good challenge,especially learning a new circuit on my simulator! It looks like a great trackso it should be fun to learn along the way. As always, the race is going to becompetitive against some current Formula 1 drivers and other guests, but I’lldo my best to have a good result.”
