With the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in town this April 7-10, racing enthusiasts and gamers will have the opportunity to Defy their Boundaries and pit themselves against one of the greats, thanks to Alienware in partnership with McLaren Shadow, the virtual racing esports programme.

From March 31 to April 13, Fortress Melbourne will be home to Defy Your Boundaries: Take the Wheel, an in-person racing competition event on four state-of-the-art, custom-built Pro Sim Alienware driving rigs where participants can compete to set the day’s fastest lap. If they really rate themselves, they can even try to best Lando Norris’ hot lap.

Defy Your Boundaries: Take the Wheel at Fortress entry is free and daily winners will be competing for official McLaren Team merchandise, as well as bragging rights.

The custom rigs are built using Alienware Aurora R13 gaming desktops and Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED Gaming Monitors. Racers will be testing their skills on F1® 2021 – The Official Video Game on the Albert Park Circuit.

• What: Defy Your Boundaries: Take the Wheel event
• Where: Fortress Melbourne, 23 Caledonian Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000
• When: March 31 – April 13, 2022

Ahead of the launch, Fortress is running an online giveaway to those planning to complete a hot lap in-venue. By registering interest in the Defy Your Boundaries: Take the Wheel event, fans are entered to win a VIP Experience (including official McLaren merchandise, VIP Booth hire, food and drink, and a ‘DRS Pass’ which allows winners to skip the queue to the event).