#F1 esports Codemasters

The competition, centered on F1 24 by Codemasters and EA Sports, aims to keep fans engaged during Formula 1's winter off-season. Known as F1's premier virtual esports championship, this series has become a cornerstone of competitive sim racing. Fans can catch all the action live on the official F1 YouTube, Twitch, Facebook channels, and dedicated F1 Esports social media platforms. First launched in 2018, the F1 Sim Racing World Championship has evolved into a fan-favorite esports competition. The COVID-19 pandemic brought record-breaking viewership, peaking at 400,000 during the 2020 F1 Esports Virtual Grand Prix Series in Vietnam. Scuderia Ferrari Esports claimed the World Constructors’ Championship, showcasing the depth of talent across the competition. With its dominance in the PC, console, and even mobile platforms, the question that has always been looming is, "is it Esports ready?" [caption id="attachment_184292" align="alignnone" width="720"] (L-R) Dr. Arne Peters, Ralf Reichert, Brendan Greene talk battle royale in Esports.[/caption] On my last day at Gamescom 2018, I was able to catch a very insightful talk titled "Battle Royal – The Future of eSports!?" This topic is very interesting indeed, as we are in a period in gaming where this particular genre is dominating. Read more in our articles including "2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship Returns with $750,000 Prize Pool" and "Battle Royale for Esports: Insights from Gamescom 2018".