Ferrari Esports Series returns for its fourth edition in April, hosting new regions and high-octane Ferrari sim racing on Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA (April 13, 2023) – Ferrari has announced the return of the Ferrari Esports Series
and for the first time in the competition’s history, is inviting Australians and New Zealand to join the
starting line in the Asia Pacific heats before facing off against the winning racers from Europe and
North America.
Following the launch show broadcasted on FerrariEsports Twitch, the series announced a new racing
format for its fourth season. The Ferrari Esports Series is a six-month racing tournament bringing
together sim racers from Europe, North America, and Asian Pacific regions for the chance to race in
the grand final on October 12, 2023. Drivers will be going head-to-head playing on Assetto Corsa and
Assetto Corsa Competizione to compete for the crowning title of the 2023 Ferrari Esports Series
Champion and the opportunity to secure their place 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.
The full season of racing will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.
About Ferrari Esports Series
The Ferrari Esports Series is the premiere racing competition for amateur drivers, providing a global platform for drivers to showcase their skills. The series is open to drivers in the APAC, Europe, and North America regions.
For more information, visit https://www.ferrari.com/en-AU/esports/ferrari-esports-series
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