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England all-rounder Ben Stokes spins in Virtual F1 GP, finishes last

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Cricketer Ben Stokes swapped his bat for an F1 simulator, going head to head with stars of the motorsport world - but took an early spin in the Virtual GP.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes became a spinner in F1's Virtual GP as he finished 18th and last in a simulated race around Melbourne's Albert Park.

With the coronavirus pandemic halting any cricket, Stokes was behind the wheel of a Red Bull for Sunday's race, which was won by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, ahead of fellow drivers Christian Lundgaard and George Russell.

Stokes - who had qualified in 16th spot - spun on lap four of the 29-lap race and eventually finished behind Sky F1 expert and former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert at the back of the field.

The 28-year-old was lapped by Stoffel Vandoorne in a Mercedes, with his promising start proving only a false dawn.

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However, Stokes seemed to thoroughly enjoy himself and even suggested England team-mate Stuart Broad could join him in his next virtual outing.