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January 13, 2022
Esport
From virtual to the real deal: Formula 1 Sim Racer makes it into Formula 2
The 23-year-old Cem Bolukbasi is a former sim racer and Formula 1 esports driver and he’s now made the jump to competing in a real car, securing a spot in the next season of the Formula 2 Championship. He’s become the first one to do so in the history of the sport and will undoubtedly set a precedent for other racers looking to do the same.
In an interview with the official Formula 1 website, Bolukbasi credits his roots in esports as a big factor in where he is today. “If I was never in F1 Esports, I would never have had the chance to get into a real car – I would not be where I am now. I think it’s also very important to be the first gamer to do this, because it can give people hope. If people see that one person can do it, they will believe they can do it as well… If I can go from F1 Esports to FIA Formula 2, I think anyone can.”
Bolukbasi will join the action again from March 2-4, doing another F2 test in Bahrain. The season itself will be kicking off two weeks later. “I haven’t really had time to let it sink in. I think the realization is kicking in more and more every hour. It was a big dream that has actually happened, so it’s quite difficult to put into words, but it’s very exciting and I’m very happy.”
