As Formula E strides to bring the fans closer to the drivers, today’s Mexico ePrix will see the first simulator ‘eRace’ take place.

Between qualifying and the race nine drivers will be in the eVillage to go head-to-head alongside one very lucky fan who will get the chance to race against the likes of championship leader Sebastien Buemi, local hero Salvador Duran and former F1 drivers in Nick Heidfeld and Jean-Eric Vergne.

There will be two six-minute races around a virtual version on the ePrix layout at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez with the fan starting the first race on pole position and the drivers lining up in reverse championship order.

For the second race a reverse grid for the result of the first race will be used.

With such passionate fans in Mexico it will sure to be an incredible atmosphere when the nine cars line up on the virtual grid and CEO Alejandro Agag was delighted to put what is the ultimate fan experience together.

“This is the first time in history that so many drivers from one championship have been put together in a simulated race'” he said.

“This once again shows how committed Formula E is to finding new ways to increase fan access by giving them even more ways to watch their heroes in action – and for one lucky person to actually be a part of the event!

We know what the competitive order is on track, but it will be fascinating to see how this translates to the world of sim racing.”

For those not lucky enough to be at the Mexico City ePrix they can still enjoy the event as it will be live-streamed via the official Formula E YouTube channel with the action getting underway at 13:45 Mexico time.