Motorsport UK, the official governing body for motorsport in the UK, has teamed up with Formula One’s Williams Racing to identify and train drivers for the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games esports events.
Partnership Details
This collaboration aims to choose UK representatives and provide training for sim racers participating in the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games. The competition will include two sim racing events: one featuring GT3 cars on Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) and another with F4 cars on the iRacing platform.
Event Overview
The third edition of the FIA Motorsport Games is scheduled to take place in Valencia, Spain, from October 23rd to 27th. The event encompasses 27 different motorsport disciplines, including the two sim racing competitions. The selection process involves online qualifications, culminating in a selection day at Williams’ headquarters in Grove, UK.
Esports at the FIA Motorsport Games
Esports gained significant attention at the FIA Motorsport Games in 2022 when UK-based sim racer James Baldwin secured the gold medal in the GT3 race. The FIA anticipates over 100 drivers to compete in the upcoming event.
Previous Esports Involvement
Motorsport UK and Williams Racing have a history of involvement in esports. Motorsport UK partnered with Simracing.GP in January to launch the British GT Esports Cup. Williams Racing became the first team in the Prodigy Racing League in June, aiming to transition drivers from virtual to real-world racing.
Statements from Key Figures
Hugh Chambers, CEO of Motorsport UK, commented on the partnership: “Esports, and its presence at the FIA Motorsport Games, truly showcases how innovation is shaping motorsport and its future. Williams Esports are renowned for offering elite training, and this will be of huge benefit to our drivers going for gold in Valencia.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games? The FIA Motorsport Games is an international event where drivers compete in various motorsport disciplines, including sim racing.
Which sim racing competitions are included in the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games? The event features two sim racing competitions: one with GT3 cars on Assetto Corsa Competizione (ACC) and another with F4 cars on iRacing.
When and where will the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games take place? The event will be held in Valencia, Spain, from October 23rd to 27th, 2024.
How will the UK representatives be selected for the esports events? The selection process involves online qualifications, followed by a selection day at Williams Racing’s headquarters in Grove, UK.
What is the significance of the partnership between Motorsport UK and Williams Racing? The partnership aims to select and train UK representatives for the esports events at the FIA Motorsport Games, leveraging Williams Esports’ expertise to enhance the drivers’ performance.
How has Motorsport UK been involved in esports previously? Motorsport UK partnered with Simracing.GP to launch the British GT Esports Cup and has been active in promoting sim racing competitions.
What is Williams Racing’s involvement in esports? Williams Racing has been involved in various esports initiatives, including becoming the first team in the Prodigy Racing League, which aims to transition drivers from virtual to real-world racing.
