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The first round of the F1 Sim Racing 2023 World Championship took place last November. What was supposed to be a two-race event became a single round, won by Thomas Ronhaar for Kick Sauber, after t…
The first round of the F1 Sim Racing 2023 World Championship was held in November, where Thomas Ronhaar won the single round for Kick Sauber due to the cancellation of the first race by the organizers.
F1 Sim Racing released the schedule for the second event on April 2, comprising a three-day event with six races, held at Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the 25-lap night race.
Frederik Rasmussen secured pole position, with Bari Broumand and Alfie Butcher following suit. Ronhaar impressed with overtakes, finishing second behind Rasmussen in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
At the Red Bull Ring, rain threatened the 36-lap race, with Ronhaar aiming to maintain his championship lead. Amidst challenges with the Virtual Safety Car and rain on the final lap, Butcher emerged victorious.
Ronhaar continued to lead the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship for Kick Sauber after the second and third races, while Mercedes’s Opmeer faced setbacks due to the VSC decision leading to a penalty.
Opmeer voiced his frustration over the VSC, affecting the race strategy of several drivers, including himself, creating tension and drama in the intense championship battles.
