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From kitchen porter to F1's first eSports champion!
Brendon Leigh conquered Formula 1's first eSports title yesterday in Abu Dhabi, the 18-year-old kitchen porter from Reading, UK, beating his 19 rivals in a thrilling finale. The final consisted of three virtual races taking place at Montreal, Spa and Yas Marina. Leigh won the first race and entered the final round a point behind Fabrizio Denoso Delgado and Sven Zurner. The British gamer, virtually driving a Toro Rosso, prevailed after a gripping last lap move on rival Delgado. "Winning here means a huge amount to me. I am the first one to do it," said Leigh who had never traveled outside of the UK or even boarded a plane before this weekend's event in Abu Dhai. "That is...
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