eSport: Wolverhampton Wanderers sponsor Gulf Racing's team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual race

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC (Premier League) has become a sponsor of Gulf Racing's eSports team for the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual race, according to the club on 01/06/2020. "The unique collaboration sees Wolves step into the racing world for the first time, with Gulf Racing's Porsche 911 RSR GTE car kitted out in old gold and black Wolves branding."

"In view of the changing health situation related to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and the latest Government guidelines, the 88^th 24 Hours of Le Mans, initially scheduled for 13-14/06/2020, has been postponed until 19-20/09/2020," announced the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) organisers of the race on 18/03/2020. Instead, ACO, the FIA's WEC and Motorsport Games are hosting a virtual race on 13 and 14/06/2020. "For the first time, teams made up of a combination of professional racing drivers and eSports champions will challenge each other in the virtual world, with the race broadcast live on YouTube, Eurosport and Motorsport TV," explained Wolves.

"This is a great opportunity for Wolves to enter the world of motor sports and extend our…