Sebastian Vettel has also been competing in online competitions but, as with Max Verstappen, the German has elected to focus on the iRacing platform rather than the Codemasters Formula 1 release.
Away from the real-world racers, Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang makes his debut for McLaren, surfer Kai Lenny partners Albon at Red Bull and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois continues his campaign with Alfa Romeo.
The racing will commence on Saturday at 17:00 BST, with a pre-exhibition race preceding the Virtual GP.