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Despacito singer Fonsi signs up for F1 esports

Singer-songwriter Luis Fonsi, who broke all-time streaming records with his 2017 hit 'Despacito', is joining the Formula One fast stream for a virtual Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The Miami-based Puerto Rican will line up in Racing Point colours in a field with eight regular F1 drivers, including Ferrari's Charles Leclerc who will still be a home favourite on simulated streets.

Mercedes Valtteri Bottas, last year's world championship runner-up behind six times champion team mate Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, and Renault's Esteban Ocon will be making their virtual debuts.