Esports

Following comments from Red Bull Racing team advisor Dr. Helmut Marko, Max Verstappen has gone on record in defence of sim racing before grands prix – here’s the Traxion team’s verdict.

The first round visited a virtual Norisring, where Leon Harhoff dominated.

Following an initial proposal issued early this month, the Olympic Esports Games has now been confirmed. It will see video games and simulations be officially recognised as an Olympic event for the first time with the first edition taking place in Saudi Arabia next year. The 142nd IOC Session endorsed the plans, which include provisions…Continue reading “Esports will become an Olympic sport during first dedicated Games in 2025”»

Dr. Helmut Marko has claimed there is now an agreement in place to avoid the three-time world champion sim racing the night before a grand prix.

Max Verstappen and team-mates Diogo C.Pinto, Chris Lulham and Florian A. Lebigre won the top split of iRacing’s 24 Hours of Spa.

Car producer Alpine is freshening up its sim racing outfit, with a new G2 Esports partnership.

Following a length qualification and draft process, 26 sim racers will compete in a real-world motorsport championship later this year.

A victory for Takuma Miyazono in the Gran Turismo World Series event means the Japanese driver takes the lead in the returning solo-driver Nations Cup format.

Gran Turismo 7’s main competitions are back for another year but with an expanded in-person event calendar. Igor Fraga struck first to score important Manufacturers Cup points.