Arsenal's Aubameyang swaps football for F1 to team up with McLaren driver Lando Norris

Arsenal superstar Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to team up with McLaren's Lando Norris for a virtual F1 Grand Prix race around Monaco street circuit on Sunday. 'Aubameyang F1' news sent Arsenal fans into a frenzy on social media as Gabon striker is preparing himself to showcase his pace and skill on twisty Monaco circuit in a virtual Grand Prix race. With Formula 1 and Premier League season hampered by  pandemic, Arsenal talisman will team up with McClaren star Lando Norris on Sunday, for a half-distance race at  Monaco circuit, with both drivers competing from comfort of ir home on simulators.

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Aubameyang F1 news: Arsenal star set to race with McLaren

Formula 1 took to Twitter to update Arsenal fans that Aubameyang will be joining F1 giants McLaren for a race on Sunday. 'Aubameyang F1' news spre like wildfire on social media. Fortunately for Arsenal fans, Aubameyang will remain a McLaren driver from comfort of his own home. 30-year-old Aubameyang joins  latest line of high-profile footballers that are taking part in virtual racing competition to keep fans and mselves in high-spirits amid coronavirus lockdown. 

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Earlier this month, Manchester City star Sergio Aguero took part in a similar virtual Grand Prix which was held at a Spanish circuit. Real Mrid shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois and Barcelona's midfield gem Arthur Melo h also taken part in  simulated races. next player to join that A-list football group of players participating in virtual F1 races is Arsenal forward Aubameyang. 

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Aubameyang F1 news: Aubameyang to team up with Lando Norris

Arsenal attacker, who is renowned for his pace and skill, will have to use those traits in Grand Prix while teaming up with McLaren racer Lando Norris. Norris caught up with Aubameyang ahe of race and jokingly informed  Gabon captain, 'You'd better be good, you'd better be fast'. Arsenal star incidentally spent a season on loan at AS Monaco during 2010-11 season but tight and twisty Monaco circuit would be unfamiliar surroundings for Aubemayang, albeit through a simulated race. 

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