As close as fans will get to driving Max's RB18

Well-heeled Max Verstappen fans rejoice! You will soon be able to slot yourselves behind the wheel of your idol's all-conquering RB18 and enjoy the sensations – minus the G-forces – of Formula 1.

Thanks to Red Bull and Memento Exclusives, the latter is putting on the market a high-end simulator based on Verstappen's dominant RB18 that delivered to the Dutchman 15 wins and his second world title.

However, such a virtual luxury comes at a hefty price.

The Champions Edition is priced at £99,999 (approximately $121k) while the Race Edition is slightly cheaper at £74,999 ($91k) as it dispenses with the machine's front wing.

"We are delighted to have co-created a unique sim racing experience that puts drivers in the cockpit of the championship-winning RB18," said Red Bull team boss Christian Horner.

"Driving a Formula 1 car is something most of us can only dream of, but this simulator is as close as it gets to the real thing. Memento Exclusives have recreated the car to bring the track into your home."

Barry Gough, founder and CEO of Memento Exclusives said: "It’s an honour to be producing these exceptional RB18 show car simulators that celebrate and represent their 2022 F1 championship-winning season.

"To be trusted to build and sell Oracle Red Bull Racing-branded simulators underlines our team’s credentials and the trust that the team has in us. This marks our first partnership with the team and what a brilliant way to do so."

The impressive sims are under construction in Northamptonshire, England and will start being shipped out to customers in April.