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Red Bull bolsters ranks by signing two-time world champion
Following his departure from Mercedes, two-time F1 world esports champion Jarno Opmeer has been signed by Red Bull on a long-term deal. Opmeer, who joined Mercedes in 2021 as the reigning world champion and defended his title with fifth and fourth-place finishes in the subsequent seasons, will now partner with Frederik Rasmussen at Red Bull’s operation. Expressing his excitement about the new opportunity, Opmeer stated, “I can’t wait to get started with Red Bull Sim Racing.” In addition to his racing commitments, he will attend the Dutch GP this weekend. Red Bull’s esports head, Joe Soltysik, emphasized that Opmeer’s addition to the team demonstrates a commitment to long-term success in sim racing, with Opmeer and Rasmussen forming what he described as the “strongest possible combination of drivers in F1 Sim Racing.” The team aims to reclaim the team Championship title with this new lineup.
