Formula 1: “After starting his career in the F1 Esports Series and spending the last few years in sports car and single-seater championships, Turkish racer Bolukbasi will now step up to F2. In doing so, he becomes the first racer from his nation, and from the world of sim racing, to make the step up to the series.”

“If I was never in F1 Esports, I would never have had the chance to get into a real car – I would not be where I am now,” Bolukbasi said. “I think it’s also very important to be the first gamer to do this, because it can give people hope. If people see that one person can do it, they will believe they can do it as well… If I can go from F1 Esports to FIA Formula 2, I think anyone can.”

“Bolukbasi will return to the F2 cockpit when testing gets under way in Bahrain from March 2-4, with the season commencing two weeks later at the same venue.”