

The platform utilises 3D computer graphics game platform Unreal Engine 4 to ensure photorealistic weather conditions and graphics, night races and motion capture animations. The Assetto Corsa Competizione platform takes advantage of the long-term experience of Italian developer Kunos Simulazioni. This event is expected to feature the largest number of entries of any discipline in the second edition of the Games. More than 80 individual racers from countries around the world are expected to compete in the event, all racing for national pride at Circuit Paul Ricard’s Mistral Hall – overlooking the famous Mistal Straight at the home of the French Grand Prix.Ĭompetition in the Esports discipline will begin on Thursday, October 27, with the final taking place on Saturday evening, October 29.

With part of the goal of the FIA Motorsport Games to introduce competitors from non-traditional motorsport countries, the 2019 silver medalist was a standout performer – Costa Rica’s Bernal Valverde finishing runner-up ahead of Italian bronze medal winner Stefano Conte.Ī knock-out format will decide the 20 finalists for the Esports FIA Motorsport Games competition. The inaugural FIA Motorsport Games gold medalist in the discipline was Australian driver Cody Nikola Latkovski who qualified second fastest for the event in 2019 and took victory in Semi-Final B before taking the gold medal.

The 2022 competition will utilise the world-renowned Assetto Corsa Competizione platform with racers competing in virtual GT3 cars – digital versions of the same cars that will compete in GT, GT Sprint, and Endurance disciplines at the event. The world’s finest esports competitors are set to take part in the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games, with Esports confirmed as one of the 17 competition disciplines for the second edition of the event being staged 26-30 October in Marseille.Įach FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) National Sporting Authorities (ASNs) can nominate a single driver for the Esports competition, which was known as the “Digital Cup” in the inaugural FIA Motorsport Games in 2019 in Italy.

Esports aces to race for national pride on Assetto Corsa Competizione in FIA Motorsport Games : The world’s finest esports competitors are set to take part in the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games, with Esports confirmed as one of the 17 competition disciplines for the second edition of the event being staged 26-30 October in Marseille.
