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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

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    International:
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    Soccer:
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    Cricket:
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    Soccer:
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    Cricket:
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    Accident and Emergency:
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    Soccer:
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    Environment:
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