FIA launch an all-new sim racing competition for girls and women
The world governing body of motorsports, the FIA, announced a brand new esports sim racing league for women and girls over the age of 16 on Thursday.
Sim racingThe tournament, named the FIA Girls on Track Esports Cup, will be run in partnership with Advanced SimRacing and iRacing and gives any girl or woman the chance to compete, no matter their location or racing experience.
To sign up, participants must register for the event on FIA's website and create an iRacing account to compete.
"We know that Esports is the future - but for the discipline to truly grow and develop, we need to encourage more girls and women to get involved," said Niroshan Pereira, FIA Esports Commission President.
"We hope that this competition will act as a catalyst, encouraging aspiring racers to try out our discipline and consider pursuing a career in motorsport."
The first stage involves participants aiming to set the fastest lap in iRacing Time Attack. The top 10 performers will then be invited to the 2025 FIA Extraordinary General Assemblies Week in Macau, set to take place in June.
Finally, the participants will compete in an in-person multi-day final to be crowned the first FIA Girls of Track Esports Cup champion.
