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    New Zealand Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner will debut in the high-octane world of Formula One this weekend at Melbourne's Albert Park, well, almost

    New Zealand Supercars driver Andre Heimgartner will debut in the high-octane world of Formula One this weekend at Melbourne's Albert Park, well, almost


    He's earned a drive for Formula One's Renault in their virtual e-series, so his most important KPI is making sure his simulator's plugged securely into the wall.

    The event replaced this weekend's coronavirus-cancelled Vietnam Grand Prix.

    Heimgartner goes up against the likes of five F1 drivers... and England cricketer Ben Stokes is also expected to go for a spin.

    MOTORSPORT WITH CRC FIVE FIVE SIX. THE PROFESSIONALS' CHOICE FOR SIXTY YEARS

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     24 Dec: Four-time Formula One world drivers champion Max Verstappen has revealed he won't carry any scars from this season
     24 Dec: Auckland's New North Road in Kingsland's blocked, after a pickup truck's collided with several vehicles
     24 Dec: Drivers are being urged to make sensible choices this summer
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