The topic of sim-racers competing in real-world motorsports has always been a subject of heated discussion. Christian Horner and Max Verstappen (Via: Imago) Racing has always been an elite and exclusive sport. Even though racing is a dream, not everyone has the means to pursue it. Even Formula 1 drivers have shared with us on numerous occasions about the sacrifices their parents had to make for them to continue racing. Since participating in sim racing doesn’t require a significant financial commitment, this is where it becomes relevant.
The digital sport has gained increasing popularity in recent years. , the current world champion and owner of his own team, is striving to provide skilled sim racers with more opportunities. Verstappen is creating these chances so that talented sim racers can experience driving real racing cars on actual racetracks.
While discussing this matter with the media, Verstappen stated,
Despite Verstappen’s belief that sim racers can compete in real-life motorsports, there has always been a great deal of debate regarding whether sim racers can truly race in the physical world. According to multiple critics, sim racers tend to lose touch with reality, as in real-life racing, a small mistake can have significant consequences. It’s not as simple as clicking a button to restart the race.
Undoubtedly, Max Verstappen, Red Bull’s star athlete and the current world champion, has proven to be unbeatable in recent years. The Dutchman shows no signs of slowing down, having already secured three world titles. He has started the current season where he left off last year. However, according to, this will lead to increasing problems at Red Bull.
Hill believes that Red Bull will become complacent after their continuous victories and will be reluctant to make any changes. Verstappen has already won both races in the 2024 season, and it appears that he won’t stop until he secures another world title. Red Bull has dominated the sport since the introduction of the current F1 regulations, and considering Hill’s comments, it will be intriguing to see what the future holds for the Milton-Keynes-based team.