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SEA region drivers can now take part in the upcoming Ferrari Esports Series

Ferrari has disclosed the reintroduction of the Ferrari Esports Series, and for the inaugural time in the event’s history, Southeast Asian drivers are cordially invited to participate in the Asia Pacific heats prior to contending against the triumphant racers from Europe and North America.

Following the launch show, which was streamed on FerrariEsports Twitch, the series proclaimed a novel racing format for its fourth season. The Ferrari Esports Series is a six-month racing competition that brings together sim racers from Europe, North America, and the Asian Pacific regions, offering them the opportunity to compete in the grand final on October 12, 2023.

Contestants will compete against one another in Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione to vie for the prestigious title of the 2023 Ferrari Esports Series Champion and the chance to secure their position on the Scuderia Ferrari Esports Team.

Registration for the series is open now for the Hot Lap phase. The first track of the Series will be the legendary SPA circuit, with racing starting May 1st. The racing schedule will include:

● Qualifier 1 – Thursday 20 July. Qualifier 2 – Thursday 24 August. Qualifier 3 – Tuesday 12 September.

● APAC Regional – Saturday 23 September. NA Regional – Sunday 24 September. EU Regional Saturday 30 September.

● Grand Final Pre-Show – Wednesday 11 October. Grand Final – Thursday 12 October.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Asia-Pacific region to the 2023 Ferrari Esports Series”, said Annabel Rochfort, Director of Location Based Entertainment and Esports for Ferrari.

“With countries like Australia and Japan known for producing exceptional sim racing talent, we are excited to see the level of competition that this region will bring to the table. Our commitment to providing a competitive and entertaining platform for sim-racing remains unwavering as we grow our esports footprint.”

“The Ferrari Esports Series is not like any other sim racing competition,” said Jonathan Riley, 2022 Ferrari Esports Champion.

“It’s six intense months of high-speed racing against the world’s best amateur sim racers, all with one common goal in mind. It’s a chance to sit among the best sim drivers and compete for the greatest motorsport brand in the world.”

Alongside the racing calendar, Ferrari’s 2023 Esports Series introduced a new season of video content. Julia Hardy and Mike Channell will host the series and are primed to bring viewers all the news, updates, and action from the season of racing.

The season of content includes:

● Ferrari 101 – returning for 2023 across five episodes, sharing advice and tips for aspiring sim racers.

● Off The Grid – A three-part documentary series following last year’s Ferrari Esports Series winner Jonathan Riley, showing the emotional and personal experience of being a leading sim racer.