FANS CAN NOW RACE AGAINST FORMULA E DRIVERS IN REAL TIME WITH VIRTUALLY LIVE

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‘I PROMISED THAT ONE DAY OUR FANS WILL BE ABLE TO RACE AGAINST THEIR FAVOURITE DRIVERS IN REAL TIME, MAKING THEM A PART OF THE RACING MORE THAN EVER BEFORE AND NOW THIS DREAM IS A REALITY.’ Alejandro Agag Founder & CEO of Formula E

Fans can now put their skills to the test with the release of ‘Virtually Live Ghost Racing: Formula E’ – a ground-breaking mobile game allowing players to race against the ABB FIA Formula E Championship drivers in real time, using innovative telemetry technology together with Virtually Live.

The first-of-its-kind ghost racing game – which is available to download for free on iOS and Android – doesn’t just bring fans closer to the action than ever before, but actually puts them in the driving seat at each E-Prix – revolutionising fan participation and in-play options compared to other sporting disciplines.

The same speed, positioning and movement of the drivers out on track is mirrored identically in-game using timing data, hyper-realistic scenery and a cutting-edge physics engine for an exceptionally authentic racing experience. Available to play on the move using mobile or tablet devices – starting this weekend at the Paris E-Prix on April 27 – gamers will no longer be racing against an algorithm or computer but live against the most competitive field in motorsport.

To download ‘Virtually Live Ghost Racing: Formula E’ on the App Store, click here

To download ‘Virtually Live Ghost Racing: Formula E’ on Google Play, click here

The pioneering new product incorporates exclusive patented technology from Virtually Live, offering an exciting and immersive experience with detailed graphics, re-creating every Formula E track in immaculate detail with engaging live commentary covering events as they happen both on the real and virtual track.

Alongside getting behind the wheel and sitting side-by-side with the world’s best drivers, players can build their own collection of personalised cars with special tuning and set-up options. Fans can also re-play pivotal moments from past races, compete in custom scenarios and challenge friends and opponents online to better their time.

As well as being a world’s first in gaming, fans can also enjoy unrivalled access and watch the races unfold from the cockpit of their favourite driver – another unique feature of the ABB FIA Formula E Championship and an additional second-screen interactive experience.

Alejandro Agag, Founder & CEO of Formula E, said: “Before we launched the ABB FIA Formula E Championship, I promised that one day our fans will be able to race against their favourite drivers in real time, making them a part of the racing more than ever before and now this dream is a reality. I want to thank Virtually Live for all their hard work and support over the years in creating this innovation in gaming and I can’t wait to see the game in action live at the Paris E-Prix tomorrow.” 

Markus Tellenbach, CEO of Virtually Live, said: “It was our vision to create an immersive racing experience far beyond what existing racing games offer. Together with our partner – Formula E – we accomplished a quantum leap in gaming full of innovation, including the world’s first in-game live race commentary laying the foundation for Virtually Live’s success in the fast-growing esports industry.”

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