Rudy van Buren, a former gamer who has since turned his attention to racing, will serve as Red Bull Racing’s simulator and development driver.
In 2017, Van Buren won McLaren’s World Fastest Gamer competition, making him one of the first e-racers to gain notoriety in the motorsports industry.
Van Buren has a history of professional competition in sports cars, and he is currently racing in the Porsche Supercup, which is a support series for Formula 1 Grand Prix.
In the standings for this year, Van Buren is currently in the 12th position.
Max Verstappen, the current Formula One champion, and the Dutchman have a relationship that dates back quite a way.
In the online world, both of them are members of Team Redline and compete for the team.