Vitaly Petrov Interview to Air During Russian Esports Championship Broadcast
Former Formula 1 driver Vitaly Petrov will feature in an exclusive interview broadcast during Round 2 of the RAF interactive racing championship on 25 October.
An interview with Vitaly Petrov is scheduled to air during the live broadcast of the second round of the Russian Automobile Federation (RAF) Esports Championship and Trophy on 25 October. The 2011 Australian Grand Prix podium finisher, who currently oversees the SMP Racing program, sat down to discuss several key topics in motorsport and virtual racing.
The conversation explored the bridge between real-world racing and esports disciplines, with particular focus on comparing the updated real-life BR03 sportscar prototype to its virtual counterpart. Petrov also shared select details regarding plans for the 2027 season.
Coverage of the race day begins at 14:30 Moscow time on 25 October. Organizers have kept the exact broadcast window for the interview confidential, encouraging spectators to follow the esports racing action throughout the day.