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

However, in an action-packed affair, which included Opmeer and Ronhaar at one stage making contact, it was the Dutchman who emerged with the championship via a strong recovery to seventh place.

Ronhaar had earlier been penalised for “rough driving” and eventually wound up at the back of the pack, with Fahssi unable to pull off the significant points swing he required by coming home fifth.

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