

In case you’re wondering, Bonito’s win was certainly no fluke and di Grassi was not having a laugh or out of the sport for long. NASCAR, among other major national and international codes, have been quick to adopt esports leagues of their own, in the hope of fostering talent and reaching a younger, energetic demographic. We’ve covered the emergence and growth of the esports motor sport genre. Racing at the Foro Sol Stadium in Mexico, 23-year-old Bonito drove the same car as his opponents - a Vuhl 05 ROC Edition 2019 - and after a sluggish start, was able to surpass di Grassi in their time trial, pipping him by 0.6 seconds. Learn how to bet and profit on eSports all around the world here.While not many would have given Bonito a chance against veterans of the track, the eSports star changed the perception of his craft immediately. The Race of Champions brings together the best drivers from all different motorsport disciplines since 1988 and in 2018, eSports drivers like Bonito were invited to join for the first time. Esports star Enzo Bonito achieved what millions of gamers around the world have fantasised about for decades and used his skills to beat a a real, former F1 driver on a real track.Ĭompeting in the Race of Champions last week, Bonito was able to out-drive F1 pro Lucas di Grassi.
