Esports - Button wins Legends race as Villeneuve makes strong virtual debut


FILE PHOTO: Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada - June 10, 2018 Jacques Villeneuve drives his father Gilles' 1978 Ferrari 312 T3 before the race REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo

(Reuters) - Jenson Button won a 'Legends Trophy' esports race on Saturday with fellow retired Formula One world champion Jacques Villeneuve going from last to sixth on his virtual debut.

Button, racing in the Brawn GP colours with which he won the 2009 F1 championship, led from pole to flag on a virtual Sebring track.

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