1. Lando Norris
If a driver were ever born for this, it'd be Lando. He's got the speed, the style, and the sense of humor to last through hours of a virtual race. The doctor is in, and expect none less than the 19 year old's first podium finish. (It still counts, right?)
2. Nicolas Latifi
Nico may not have F1 experience, but don't count out his skills coming up big in this feature event. Full of cash backing, Nicolas will easily be able to afford all the DLC for the game before heading out to race. Watch for him activating his turbo on lap 16!
3. Nico Hulkenburg
Imagine how angry he'll be -- losing his seat, having to lap Chevys for hours weekly in the WEC. I'd bet Nico has spent no small amount of time lapping Ricciardo's AI in F1 2019 for fun for the past year. If only he were 10 years younger.
4. Phillip Eng
Non-F1 driver representing the rest of the motorsport world. Big pressure on his shoulders, but as Valentino Rossi proved, you don't need experience to show off talent.
5. Robert Shwartzman
Imagine how young he is! In all honesty its a hair's width between Dino and Robert during this race. The two Ferrari prospects will want to put on a show for this feature race. And get some free exposure
6. Dino Beganovic
Watch out for the rivalry between these two - they both have heavy pressure on their shoulders as they try and pass by the family dynasties of the Alesis and Fittipaldis on their way to driving a courtesy season at Haas F2 in 2023. (Jokes aside this could be a really fun rivalry to watch as they attempt to climb the ranks towards Formula 1!)
7. Chris Hoy
Better luck next time man. Esports is a young man's game, and he's like the oldest kid we've ever seen. Watch out for his replacement - 18 year old Brendon Leigh-oy. Heard he's a real upstart.
Based on confirmed entrants courtesy of this mystery link:
(Big thank you to RaceFans for their journalistic contributions)
https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/20/every-f1-driver-invited-to-virtual-bahrain-grand-prix-but-who-will-enter/
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