FIA launches hunt for Olympic Esports Games sim racing partner 

The FIA has publicly announced its intention to partner with a sim racing studio for the upcoming Olympic Esports Games.

The partnership will see the FIA collaborate with the successful candidate in bringing a platform to form the basis of the racing element of the Esports Olympics, set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2025.

Interested parties have until 5 PM CET on Friday18th October 2024 to respond to the FIA with a formal expression of interest, whereupon exact legal requirements, deadlines and selection criteria will be proffered. 

One possible candidate to partner with the FIA could be Motorsport Games, as its Le Mans Ultimate title already holds the official FIA World Endurance Championship licence. It’s also in dire need of financial support according to recent reports, so would likely be open to further negotiations.

“This is a unique opportunity for one or more racing game developers to collaborate with the international governing body of motor sport to create and adapt a compelling and top-tier racing title for use at the highest level of competition,” the FIA stated.

Rennsport could also be a contender owing to its Saudi Arabian link via the ESL R1 esports series, with Gran Turismo 7, iRacing, RaceRoom and Assetto Corsa Competizione previously enjoying esports link-ups with the FIA.

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