How coronavirus has brought sim racing and motorsport closer

Unlike real-world motorsport, sim racing requires spending only a few hundred dollars for a set-up – though it won't be as nice as this one. — Thomas Frey/dpa

Virtual motorsports have experienced a real boom during the coronavirus pandemic, as real-world races have been cancelled and racing action has moved to the e-sports arena.

The boom is particularly visible when it comes to sim racing games, which simulate motorsport as realistically as possible.