As the line between the physical and digital worlds blur, so does the line between real-world and virtual sports.
Reframing our understanding of competition, data-driven technologist James Hodge explains how far esports (like virtual Formula 1 race car driving) have come in replicating the conditions of physical sports, making elite competition more accessible than ever before.
"This really is the new era for play -- and it's open to everyone," he says.