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FIA Seeks Partners for a Global Esports Championship: A Turning Point for Virtual Motorsport

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has taken a decisive step in its digital expansion strategy by launching a public call to find promoters and organizers for future FIA-sanctioned Esports Championships. The message is clear: virtual motorsport is no longer a niche hobby, but a strategic sector in full growth.

The initiative reflects an increasingly evident reality: esports and racing simulation have become one of the most accessible and engaging ways to connect with the world of motorsport. In a context where technology removes the economic and geographic barriers of traditional competition, the FIA aims to build a sustainable model capable of attracting new generations of drivers and fans.

The numbers speak for themselves. The 2025 FIA MENA Esports Championship reached 111 million views, while more than 6,000 drivers from 159 countries have already registered for the first FIA Esports Global Rally Tour, whose grand final will be held live during the FIA Prize Giving Gala in Shanghai next December. boxthislap

The economic outlook is equally promising. The global esports market is projected to generate around $5.1 billion in revenue in 2026, a figure that underlines the enormous commercial potential of this sector. boxthislap

What the FIA Is Looking For

Through this call for proposals, the FIA aims to find partners capable of developing competitive, innovative, and financially solid championships. Proposals must address key aspects such as the overall competition format, venues and locations for in-person finals, the geographic scope of the championships, and a commercial strategy that ensures long-term financial stability.

The goal is to build a structure that allows for the sustainable growth of virtual competitions under the FIA umbrella, while maintaining high standards of quality, integrity, and spectator experience.

FIA Esports Commission President Niroshan Pereira stressed the importance of identifying experienced organizers capable of delivering championships that combine operational excellence, innovation, and the ability to generate engagement among fans. boxthislap

Bridging the Gap Between Virtual and Real

Beyond virtual competition, the FIA's strategy points to something far more ambitious: creating new pathways into motorsport for thousands of people who would otherwise never have the chance to compete. If the federation manages to bring the right partners on board and develop a sustainable model, the coming years could mark a turning point in the relationship between real and virtual competition. And judging by the current pace of growth, the line separating the two worlds seems destined to blur even further.

https://www.fia.com/news/fia-launches-call-proposal-fia-esports-championships