McLaren offer F1 simulator role for virtual racer

Formula One - F1 - Russian Grand Prix - Sochi, Russia - 30/04/17 - McLaren Honda Formula One driver Stoffel Vandoorne of Belgium drives during the race. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

LONDON (Reuters) - The McLaren Formula One team launched a virtual racing competition on Thursday with a real job as a simulator driver as the prize.

The former world champions, who are struggling with Honda engine reliability and performance issues this season, said the winner would be offered a one-year contract to help them improve the car.