Eight-round sequence kicks off September 14; international qualifying begins in June.
The FIA and iRacing are happy to announce the creation of the FIA F4 Esports World Championship, which is able to start its inaugural season this September. The all-new, pro-level Esports sequence is the newest step within the profitable partnership between the 2 events across the Components 4 platform. The four-event, eight-round sequence will see drivers from world wide battle for a $25,000 prize pool. Races will probably be broadcast reside throughout iRacing social media channels.
FIA Single-Seater Director, Nikolas Tombazis mentioned: “I’m delighted that the FIA is once more becoming a member of forces with iRacing for the following part of this extremely revolutionary collaboration, taking FIA F4 Esports to a world stage following nice success on the regional degree. This newest step in our robust partnership aligns with our technique to foster the expansion and growth of Esports and, in so doing, prolong the attraction of our sport to recent audiences, with the goal of doubling international participation in motor sport.”
“We couldn’t be extra excited to work with the FIA to launch the FIA F4 Esports World Championship,” mentioned iRacing president Tony Gardner. “Each iRacing and the FIA are dedicated to serving to aspiring racers break into real-world motorsport via accessible alternatives, and the Components 4 platform is a terrific technique of doing so. We look ahead to an thrilling season this fall, and we’re certain that the front-runners on this sequence will probably be battling as soon as once more within the higher ranges of motorsport within the years forward.”
For the reason that relationship between iRacing and the FIA started in mid-2023, tens of 1000’s of drivers have taken to the monitor within the digital F4, honing their expertise as they start to work their manner into real-world racing. Sequence just like the FIA F4 Regional Excursions, which deal with tracks inside particular areas of the world, present racers with a sim expertise that displays the beginning of a racer’s real-world journey. As well as, iRacing has labored with dozens of FIA nationwide sporting authorities (ASNs) to supply account assist to sim racing newcomers world wide, in addition to serving to to create quite a few nationwide championship sequence.
Drivers will be capable to qualify for the FIA F4 Esports World Championship by working in iRacing’s FIA F4 Regional Tour sequence throughout 2024 Season 3, which kicks off in mid-June. The highest 10 eligible drivers in championship standings throughout every of the Regional Tour sequence will probably be invited to compete within the World Championship. So as to be eligible for an invite to the World Championship, drivers should reside inside the respective area for which they qualify, making certain a really international championship subject.
Doubleheader occasions have been scheduled for September 14, September 28, October 12, and November 2, with the primary race session opening at 18:30 GMT. Observe choices for every occasion will probably be introduced 24 hours previous to the race, forcing drivers to adapt shortly to every course. Drivers may even compete with fastened setups, making certain an equal enjoying subject for all.
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To know extra in regards to the partnership and entry an iRacing license by way of your native ASN, go to www.FIA.com/iracing
