F4 Esports Global Championship Announced

Written by Dante Uzel on 27 May 2024 13:55

iRacing and the FIA have announced the creation of the FIA F4 eSports Global Championship, starting in September. The series will consist of four events with eight rounds and offer a $25,000 prize pool. Qualification for the championship will be based on iRacing’s FIA F4 Regional Tour series during the 2024 Season 3, with the top 10 drivers from each region earning invitations. Races will be broadcast live on iRacing's social media channels.

Qualification for the FIA F4 eSports Global Championship will be determined through iRacing's FIA F4 Regional Tour series during the upcoming 2024 Season 3, starting in June. The top 10 drivers in championship standings from each regional tour will earn invitations to compete in the Global Championship. This approach ensures a diverse and inclusive field, with drivers representing their respective regions on the global stage.

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iRacing president Tony Gardner stated “Both iRacing and the FIA are committed to helping aspiring racers break into real-world motorsport through accessible opportunities, and the Formula 4 platform is a terrific means of doing so. We look forward to an exciting season this fall, and we’re sure that the front-runners in this series will be battling once again in the upper levels of motorsport in the years ahead.”