Esports - U.S. great Andretti goes back to being a rookie on Indy oval


FILE PHOTO May 14 2019 Speedway IN USA 1969 Indianapolis 500 champion Mario Andretti watches practice for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports - 12701267File Photo

FILE PHOTO: May 14, 2019; Speedway, IN, USA; 1969 Indianapolis 500 champion Mario Andretti watches practice for the 103rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports - 12701267/File Photo

LONDON (Reuters) - Mario Andretti will go back to being a rookie at the age of 80 when the motor racing great makes his esports debut on a virtual Indianapolis oval on Saturday.

The 1978 Formula One champion and 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner, who also has four CART/USAC titles and a Daytona 500 triumph, will race in a Legends Trophy race organised by Torque Esports and http://www.the-race.com

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