Bruno Senna beat rival Nico Prost during Formula E's first ever Race Off at London's Gfinity Arena.
The event saw fans setting their best times around the Long Beach track on Forza Motorsport to earn a shot at racing alongside Senna and Prost. The fastest 16 went into the semi-finals, which was streamed live across Formula E’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.
In an action-packed showdown, Zak Scholes came out on top to clinch the Formula E Race Off fan trophy as the professionals struggled to keep pace with their ‘virtual’ rivals.
The event concluded with Prost and Senna going head-to-head in a restaging of one of motorsport’s most classic rivalries. In a best of three races, it was Senna who took victory.
“It’s been a fun day, watching and taking part on a virtual track," said Senna. "I think eSports is the future, especially when getting people into sports and interacting with the fans. Video games and computers are getting closer and closer to reality.”
Prost added: "I’d like to come back after a bit more practise. I’m really amazed by the whole event and the turnout from the fans. Some of them are so fast and it was a really nice event to be a part of, especially as the first one for Formula E."
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