Rajasthan Royals star Ben Stokes to race against F1 drivers in virtual GP

With cricket action taking place due to UK lockdown, Rajasthan Royals' star all-rounder Ben Stokes on Thursday decided to swap cricket gear for racing gear. cricketer is all set to enter F1 racing but on a virtual platform. Ben Stokes will take part in this weekend's F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix where drivers will compete around a virtual Albert Park in Melbourne. or drivers to take part in event are Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, Red Bull's Alex Albon, Williams George Russell, McLaren's Lando rris and Williams Nicholas Latifi.

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Ben Stokes tweets about his preparation for F1 race 

On Thursday, Ben Stokes tweeted pictures of his preparations for virtual F1 Grand Prix. He wrote that after three days of F1 practise, he was going to race in his first custom F1 GP which he felt was incredibly hard. He also asked for a little assistance in his preparation for event. e-sport events are being held after first eight races of F1 season were eir postponed or cancelled due to coronavirus outbreak.

Aston Martin Red Bull racing welcomes Rajasthan Royals star Ben Stokes 

Aston Martin Red Bull racing welcomed Rajasthan Royals star, Ben Stokes, to Virtual GP world with a tweet. Here's what y tweeted. 

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IPL 2020: Will tournament take place?

future of IPL 2020 still remains uncertain despite tournament being shifted to April 15 from its original date of March 29. In latest development over future of IPL 2020, IPL franchises have decided to set a meeting with BCCI for IPL 2020 only if Indian government comes up with a fresh advisory beyond April 14.  According to reports, one of franchise officials stated that it will t make any sense to st a meeting w as future of lockdown situation still looks uncertain. 

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Rajasthan Royals support BCCI decision to postpone IPL 2020 

IPL side Rajasthan Royals last month tweeted in support of BCCI's decision to postpone IPL 2020 to April 15. coronavirus outbreak has t only affected cash-rich league, but also entire cricket calendar. Rajasthan Royals stated that health and safety of every player and fan is of ‘utmost importance’ to m. Ben Stokes will be important to Rajasthan Royals' bid for lifting IPL 2020 trophy if tournament does take place.

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