Formula E will pit drivers against gamers in virtual race

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The joys of

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are in watching the perfect fusion of mechanical engineering and human ingenuity, right? Apparently not, as

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leaders have decided that the competition will now expand to include virtual races. In an interview with

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chief Alejandro Agag says that the competition's first battle will take place at CES 2017 in Las Vegas. The event will put professional race drivers against pro gamers, duking it out on simulators with a track that won't be disclosed until the day. The action may be imagined, but the stakes are high, with the victorious driver in line to win a $1 million payoff.

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