Jarno Opmeer and Red Bull crowned champions during F1 Sim Racing World Championship finale in Abu Dhabi

Nevertheless, in an action-packed affair, which included Opmeer and Ronhaar at one stage making contact, it was the Dutchman who emerged with the championship by way of a powerful restoration to seventh place.

Ronhaar had earlier been penalised for “tough driving” and ultimately wound up in the back of the pack, with Fahssi unable to tug off the numerous factors swing he required by coming house fifth.

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The race victory went to Aston Martin Aramco F1 Esports Crew rookie Otis Lawrence, with McLaren Shadow driver Alfie Butcher and Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports Crew’s Bari Broumand finishing the rostrum.