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Esports · 26 Feb 2026 · GB

F1 Esports champion becomes real-world instructor at Silverstone

A two-time Formula One Sim Racing World Champion has secured a role at one of British motorsport’s most established venues. F1 Esports competitor Brendon Leigh will work as a driver instructor at Silverstone as part of its Drive Silverstone programme. Leigh, who won the Formula One Sim Racing World…

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Esports · 11 Feb 2026 · GB

Motorsport UK reveals 2026 esports calendar

Motorsport UK has unveiled its full sim racing calendar for the 2026 season, featuring a mixture of new and returning events. The national body for motorsport in the UK will host a total of 12 events from February to December. Announced on February 11th, the 2026 season begins with the Cross Car…

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Esports · 5 Feb 2026 · GB

Sim racer James Baldwin joins Mercedes F1 simulator driver programme

UK-based sim racer James Baldwin has joined the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team as the newest member of its simulator driver programme. The FIA Motorsport Games champion will assist the Formula One team by driving its state-of-the-art simulator to provide feedback to engineers working on the team’s…

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Esports · 21 Jan 2026 · GB

Motorsport UK offers real racing opportunites through esports cup

Motorsport UK, the governing body of motorsport in the UK, is offering real-world racing opportunities through the Cross Car Esports Cup. Taking place in February, the sim racing competition offers a pathway for aspiring drivers to pursue a career in real-world motorsport, while also bridging the…

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