Summary
Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham won the Nürburgring Endurance Series using a Ferrari 296 GT3, with both drivers having significant virtual racing experience. This victory highlights how sim racing, or virtual racing, can improve actual race performance. Many drivers, like Verstappen and Jann Mardenborough, have advanced their careers through sim racing.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen and Chris Lulham won the ninth round of the Nürburgring Endurance Series.
- They raced in the No. 31 Ferrari 296 GT3, finishing with a lead of over 20 seconds.
- Both drivers have extensive sim racing experience, which helped in their victory.
- Sim racing involves using advanced computer setups to simulate real racing conditions.
- Jann Mardenborough, another sim racing expert, finished second at the Nürburgring.
- Sim racing is becoming recognized as an important training tool for professional drivers.
- Misha Charoudin, a Nürburgring content creator, suggests sim racing could soon become a necessary step before entering professional racing.
- Sim racing allows drivers to practice extensively without the high costs associated with real-world racing.
