The opening round of the Porsche PAYCE and MICHELIN Virtual Cup Australia was held at the Phillip Island Circuit. While the track was familiar to most of the field, it was the first time many of the 44-strong field had driven on the iRacing platform.Qualifying saw Cooper Murray take pole position ahead of Callum Hedge and reigning Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge Champion Harri Jones. Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup regulars, Jaxon Evans and Joey Mawson were baulked by traffic on their flying laps and the pair started alongside one another in sixth and seventh positions respectively.
Some of the carnage during round 1