Published 18:01 IST, April 20th 2020

Charles Leclerc completes 'esports quadruple' after winning Virtual China Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc before winning the China Grand Prix had earlier won the previous Virtual F1 GP, which was held at a simulated Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.

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With racing taking place on real tracks due to coronavirus pandemic, F1 drivers are currently taking part in Virtual Grand Prix events while being under self-isolation. Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc once again proved his mettle in online racing after beating his F1 rival Alex Albon in  Virtual China Grand Prix on Sunday. win in  Virtual China Grand Prix helped him also achieve an unprecedented 'esports quadruple'. China Grand Prix also included golfer Ian Poulter, Real Madrid and former Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Lazio striker Ciro Immobile.

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Charles Leclerc on his victory at Virtual China Grand Prix 

Charles Leclerc had earlier won previous Virtual F1 GP, which was held at a simulated Albert Park circuit in Melbourne. Following victory on Sunday in Virtual China Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc tweeted that he is actually enjoying virtual racing a lot. He also added that after his win in Virtual China Grand Prix, he was somehow feeling a bit different as he had to switch off computer in order to cook white pasta rar than spraying champagne on podium.

Also Read: Charles Leclerc Signs Five-year Contract Extension With Ferrari

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Charles Leclerc deal with Ferrari 

In December last year, Charles Leclerc had signed a five-year contract extension with Ferrari. extension comes at back of an impressive first season with Italian team. Charles Leclerc finished 4th last season in Drivers Championship, 24 points ahead of four-time World Champion teammate Sebastian Vettel.

Also Read: F1 Looking To Conduct Races Behind Closed Doors Amid Coronavirus Lockdown

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F1: Here's when season will begin amid coronavirus pandemic

Recently, F1 in a tweet opened lid over when  season will get underway. Despite ongoing coronavirus pandemic, F1 director Ross Brawn made an anuncement that F1 season is likely to begin at a European venue and season could get underway as early as July if it is possible to hold a race behind closed doors.. Due to suspension, serious doubts have been raised over Dutch (May 3), Spanish (May 10) and Monaco (May 24) Grand Prix races happening this season.

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18:01 IST, April 20th 2020