FIA Motorsport Games Esports Team Australia Qualifiers now open

Applications are now open for Australian Esports drivers looking to represent Team Australia at the 2024 FIA Motorsport Games.

Following two successful editions of the multi-discipline event, the FIA Motorsport Games have expanded the Esports competition for 2024 to feature two different platforms at the event - with iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione both now on offer.

As a result, Motorsport Australia will choose an individual to represent Team Australia in Spain for each platform via a special Qualifying event in August.

Taking place at popular gaming venue Fortress Melbourne, the FIA Motorsport Games Esports Qualifier will see 24 selected participants battle it out for the two spots available on Team Australia for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Each platform qualifier will have 12 aspiring drivers competing, with the winner to earn a spot to attend the Games in October.

Get more information on the FIA Motorsport Games.

To be selected for the Qualifying event, interested participants must submit an application by 11:59pm AEST on Sunday 23 June that includes all sim racing experience and results as part of the application.

Competitors will then be chosen by a selection committee based on the information provided in the applications, with the 24 drivers to then be invited to Melbourne for the Qualifier in August.

To be eligible for the Qualifier, applicants must be aged 16 or older; can make their own way to the August qualifying event in Melbourne; and be available for the FIA Motorsport Games in Spain on 23-27 October.

Interested participants do not need to have a Motorsport Australia Esports Licence to apply, however they will need to obtain one to take part prior to, or on the day of, the Qualifying Event and the FIA Motorsport Games. Qualifiers will also be required to pay a $100 entry fee upon selection.

More details on the event, including regulations, formats, cars, set ups and tracks for both platforms will be announced closer to the date.

Submit an application via the Motorsport Australia Esports website.

The FIA Motorsport Games Esports Qualifier takes place at Fortress Melbourne, in Victoria, from 5-9pm AEST on Friday 16 August. The FIA Motorsport Games will be held in Valencia, Spain on 23-27 October.