In a thrilling climax at the Heineken Player 0.0 finale, an amateur sim racer defeated three-time Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.
Several formidable competitors competed in the competition, including local winners from tournaments in Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and the Netherlands.
Floris Wijers, an amateur racer from the Netherlands, narrowly beat Red Bull star Verstappen in a heated 14-lap fight over the virtual Zandvoort circuit.
Verstappen: Inspiring event
Wijers showed remarkable tenacity to beat Verstappen, who has seldom tasted defeat, after picking up wins in 19 of 2023’s 22 F1 grands prix.
“Competing against such passionate racers was a unique opportunity to share my passion for the sport with race fans,” Verstappen said after the event.
“It’s inspiring to see how Player 0.0 brings together diverse talents united by a commitment to safe driving, and hopefully will be an inspiration for anyone looking to get into racing.”
The sim racing competition took place at Heineken’s first Amsterdam brewery. The Heineken Player 0.0 campaign, a collaborative effort by Heineken and Verstappen, provided a novel virtual racing experience that enabled winning gamers to compete against Verstappen.
When You Drive, Never Drink, Player 0.0, aligned with Heineken’s responsible consumption platform, expands into virtual racing, stressing that the top drivers choose not to drink before getting behind the wheel.
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