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F1 Esports Pro Series Grand Final – Media Conference Call

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5 years ago

December 7, 2020

George Miller

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WHO: Nic Hamilton, Jarno Opmeer (Alfa Romeo), Marcel Kiefer (Red Bull), Nicolas Longuet (Renault Vitality)

WHAT: F1 Esports Pro Series Grand Final Media Conference Call (via Zoom)

WHEN: Monday 14^th December – 3pm GMT

Ahead of the F1 Esports Pro Series Grand Final on 16^th-17^th December, F1 Esports pundit Nic Hamilton and title contenders Jarno Opmeer (Alfa Romeo), Marcel Kiefer (Red Bull), and Nicolas Longuet (Renault Vitality) are taking part in a media conference on Monday 14^th December. The Grand Final will see drivers battle it out at Suzuka, Mexico City and Interlagos.

Racing driver and F1 Esports pundit Nic Hamilton, brother of seven-time world champion Lewis, will be on hand to discuss his thoughts on the F1 Esports championship ahead of the Grand Final. Nic has been a feature of the in-studio analysis team from the beginning of the season, presenting live from the Gfinity Arena.

Dutch driver Jarno Opmeer has been top of the Drivers’ Championship since his win in the first race of the season and is currently totalling 153 points. Red Bull pairing, Frederik Rasmussen and Marcel Kiefer are not far off the top with 134 and 121 points respectively. Rasmussen claimed victory at Spa in Event 3 so will be looking to build on that success and push Opmeer all the way to the end.

Renault Vitality’s Nicolas Longuet has also had a great season and is currently sitting in fourth place on 88 points. Longuet secured the top spot on the podium at Silverstone in Event 3 and will be keen to finish this season on a high.

There is a total of 78 points up for grabs going into the Grand Final so it is all still to play for.

The Teams’ Championship is delicately poised with Red Bull currently leading the way on 255 points and Alfa Romeo close behind on 223. Both teams will be wanting to claim every point possible as they vie for the record $750,000 prize pot.

Conference call schedule:

Nicolas Longuet: 15:00 – 15:15

Jarno Opmeer: 15:15 – 15:30

Marcel Kiefer: 15:30 – 15:45

Nic Hamilton: 15:45 – 16:00

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G2’s Otis Lawrence wins 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship

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54 minutes ago

May 29, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Welsh driver beats Ismael Fahssi by two points after a 12-round season running March 27 to May 28 with a $750,000 prize pool.

G2-backed Alpine Sim Racing driver Otis Lawrence has been crowned 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Champion after the season concluded on May 28.

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship ran from March 27 to May 28 and featured a $750,000 prize pool. Drivers representing Formula 1 teams competed across four events, starting with a live opener at DreamHack Birmingham.

The title was decided at the final event. Lawrence secured multiple race victories across 12 rounds and finished top of the standings.

Lawrence won the championship by two points ahead of Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports driver Ismael Fahssi. Reigning champion Jarno Opmeer of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing placed third overall.

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Esports Foundation books Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for Esports World Cup 2026

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1 day ago

May 28, 2026

Wladimir P.

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The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled to run in Paris, France, from July 06 through August 23.

EF said tickets for all 25 competitions will go on sale from Friday, May 29, 2026, via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. The organiser said the venue will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, and fan activations across the seven-week programme.

According to EF, more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries will compete for a $75 million prize pool as part of the event’s cross-game Club Championship. The tournament lineup spans major competitive genres, including first-person shooters, strategy, sports, MOBAs, battle royales, fighting games, racing games, and Chess.

EF also outlined ticketing tiers, including Regular Tournament Passes, Premium Tournament Passes (with fast-track entry and a limited-edition goodie bag), Daily Regular Tournament Passes, and tiered Final Day seating zones (Gold, Silver, and Bronze) for select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs (Apex Legends) (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), with Counter-Strike 2 closing out Week 7 from August 19–23 alongside Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship, Trackmania, and CROSSFIRE.

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Esports Foundation sets Esports World Cup 2026 venue at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

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2 days ago

May 27, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Tickets go on sale May 29 for the seven-week Paris event running July 6 to August 23, with a $75 million prize pool across 25 competitions.

The Esports Foundation (EF) has confirmed Paris Expo Porte de Versailles as the venue for the Esports World Cup 2026, scheduled for July 06 through August 23 in Paris, France.

Ticket sales open Friday, May 29, 2026 via esportsworldcup.com/tickets. EF said the event will run for seven weeks and span 25 competitions, with more than 2,000 players from over 200 Clubs and more than 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

EF said Paris Expo Porte de Versailles will host competition arenas, broadcast operations, fan activations, and festival experiences. The organiser also pointed to the venue’s track record as the home of Paris Games Week since 2010 and as a site used during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Ticketing includes Regular Tournament Passes and Premium Tournament Passes, alongside Daily Regular Tournament Passes. For select championship matches across VALORANT, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Counter-Strike 2, EF said “Final Day Seating Zones” will be split into Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers.

The published schedule lists Week 1 events including VALORANT (July 9–12), ALGS Year 6 Split 1 Playoffs for Apex Legends (July 7–11), Dota 2 (July 7–12), and FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves (July 8–11), concluding in Week 7 with Counter-Strike 2 (August 19–23), Fortnite Reload Elite Series Championship (August 19–22), Trackmania (August 19–22), and CROSSFIRE (August 18–22).

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