When Does the F1 Esports Season Start?

The F1 Esports season is set to begin on October 10th, with the first race taking place in Bahrain. The season will consist of 10 races, with the finale taking place in Abu Dhabi on December 19th.

Introduction

The F1 Esports series is back for its third season! Here’s everything you need to know about when the action gets underway.

The F1 Esports Pro Series will once again be contested by teams of three drivers over a number of events, with races taking place on the official F1 game from Codemasters.

The first event of the season will take place on November 13th, with races taking place on the Interlagos, Shanghai and Baku circuits. The series will then move to North America for races at the Circuit of The Americas, before heading to Europe for rounds at the Red Bull Ring, Silverstone and Barcelona.

The season will conclude with a two-day event at the Yas Marina circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 11th-12th.

You can catch all the action on the Formula 1 website, YouTube, Twitch and Facebook.

What is the F1 Esports Series?

The F1 Esports Series is a professional racing championship for gamers who will compete in the world’s most popular racing game, Codemasters’ F1 2017. The Series will feature two distinct championships – the Pro Series and the teams’ championship – running concurrently throughout the 2017 Formula 1 season.

When does the F1 Esports Series start?

The F1 Esports Series is a racing competition promote by the video game developer Codemasters. The series was first announced in September 2017, with the first season commencing in November that year.

The competition features three races, each of which is broadcast live on the Formula 1 website and YouTube channel. The races take place on the same weekends as actual Formula 1 grand prix races, meaning that the esports series runs from March to November.

The F1 Esports Series is open to anyone aged 18 or over, with no maximum age limit. There is no prize money up for grabs in the competition, but each of the race winners will receive an exclusive trophy and an invitation to attend the end-of-season prize-giving ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

How can I watch the F1 Esports Series?

The F1 Esports Series is a Pro Draft tournament where the best sim racers in the world compete in races throughout the season to be crowned F1 Esports Champion. The series is broadcast live on Twitch and YouTube and will be commentated by real-life F1 drivers and personalities.

To watch the F1 Esports Series, tune into Twitch or YouTube on the following dates:

Round 1 – 8th July
Round 2 – 15th July
Round 3 – 22nd July
Round 4 – 29th July
Round 5 – 12th August
Round 6 – 19th August

You can also follow all the action on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Who is taking part in the F1 Esports Series?

The F1 Esports Series is an annual esports championship promoted by Formula One Administration and sanctioned by the FIA. The competition is open to any racer aged 18 or over who holds a valid driving license, with the series using the PC version of Codemasters’ F1 2020 game.

The first ever F1 Esports World Championship took place in 2017, with Red Bull Racing driver Brendon Leigh winning the title. The 2018 and 2019 seasons were both won by Belgian gamer Jani Vitsaniemi (better known by his gamertag “JVD”), who races for Mercedes-affiliated team Lazarus.

The 2020 season will see the introduction of officially-licensed teams from Ferrari, McLaren and Williams, who will each be fielding two drivers in the Pro and Rookie categories. The 10 teams taking part in the 2020 season are as follows:

Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN
BWT Racing Point F1 Team
Haas F1 Team
McLaren Shadow
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports
Red Bull Racing Esports
Renault Sport Academy
Rich Energy Haas F1 eSports
Williams Esports

Conclusion

With the release of the new F1 game, the F1 esports season is just around the corner. We don’t have an official start date yet, but based on past seasons, we can expect the season to start in late September or early October. Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.