Look Sports Media – Ferrari has revved up the engines for its 2025 HP Esports Series, promising a global competition even bigger than last year’s 17,000-entrant spectacle. Following Luke Whitehouse’s triumphant victory in Abu Dhabi, securing his place on the Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports team, the 2025 series aims to unearth the next sim racing superstar. The competition kicks off June 2nd with a six-week global hot laps challenge, testing drivers’ skills across iconic tracks like Silverstone and Misano, utilizing Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione, and iRacing. The top performers will advance to regional finals, with the ultimate victor earning a coveted spot on the 14-driver Ferrari esports roster.
This year’s competition isn’t just about finding the fastest driver; it’s about adaptability and consistency. Ferrari’s statement highlights the need for racers to demonstrate skill across various platforms and tracks. The intense competition will see drivers battling for a place in the regional finals and ultimately, the grand final—dates for which are yet to be revealed, adding an element of suspense to the already high-stakes competition.
Beyond the main series, Ferrari also announced significant roster changes to its Formula One Sim Racing Championship team. Ismael Fahssi, a highly promising talent who finished second in the 2025 Formula One Sim Racing Championship driving for Williams Esports, joins the team, bringing his considerable skill and experience to the table. His addition follows the departure of Nicolas Longuet, who played a pivotal role in securing the 2023/2024 F1 Sim Racing Constructors’ World Championship. The team thanked Longuet for his contributions and wished him well in his future endeavors. Fahssi will join Bari Broumand and John Evans, forming a formidable trio aiming to continue Ferrari’s esports success. The news of Fahssi’s signing follows the departure of Lucas Blakeley from McLaren Shadow, adding another layer of intrigue to the ever-evolving world of sim racing. This year’s Ferrari HP Esports Series promises to be a thrilling ride, filled with intense competition and unexpected twists. Stay tuned to looksports.media for updates and results.
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