Formula E’s New App Lets You Ghost Race Against Drivers in Real Time

This is the first app of its kind, and it sounds pretty neat. FE has partnered with the company Virtually Live, who will channel telemetry and live commentary into the app to exactly mirror what the drivers on track are doing while they’re doing it. Instead of playing against a computer or other players, the people using the app can compete against the actual drivers themselves in real time. And, if you’re not the competitive type but still want to see the action, you can ride along in the cockpit of any of the drivers.

And while the race play is probably the coolest part of the app, you can still use it outside of race weekends. Here’s more from FE’s press release:

Alongside getting behind the wheel and sitting side-by-side with the world’s best drivers, players can build their own collection of personalised cars with special tuning and set-up options. Fans can also re- play pivotal moments from past races, compete in custom scenarios and challenge friends and opponents online to better their time.