#F1 virtual racing

The F1 Sim Racing World Championship is back for its eighth season, bringing together all 10 official Formula 1 teams for thrilling virtual racing action. Known as F1's premier virtual esports championship, this series has become a cornerstone of competitive sim racing. 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. Though viewership numbers were more modest—peaking at 42,877 during Event Two—it demonstrated the enduring passion for sim racing among F1 fans. Last season ended on a high note as Frederik Rasmussen of Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing clinched the Driver Championship, outpacing Thomas Ronhaar of Kick F1 Sim Racing in a dramatic final round. The 2025 season promises more drama and precision as drivers navigate the world’s most iconic circuits virtually. Read more in our articles including "2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship Returns with $750,000 Prize Pool" and "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta - First Impressions".