Mercedes-AMG Motorsport – Official Virtual Championship

Mercedes-AMG motorsport has initiated, a brand new multi-platform digital championship that provides sim racing fans all over the world the chance to win a drive in an actual Mercedes-AMG race automotive.

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This Digital Championship that may begin this September will probably be run on PC utilizing the Assetto Corsa Competizione and iRacing simulator platforms, whereas console customers can take part through the PlayStation 4 & 5 utilizing Polyphony Digital’s Gran Turismo 7 title.

Key Options:

• Multi-platform: The championship spans throughout three fashionable sim racing platforms: Assetto Corsa Competizione, iRacing, and Gran Turismo 7.
• Aggressive Divisions: Drivers are divided into two divisions primarily based on their talent degree, making certain honest competitors for all individuals.
• Mercedes-AMG GT3: All races function the long-lasting Mercedes-AMG GT3, offering a constant and thrilling driving expertise.
• Grand Prize: The general champion could have the unbelievable alternative to drive an actual Mercedes-AMG race automotive.
• Accessibility: Whereas talent is essential, the championship additionally features a raffle system to present a wider vary of drivers an opportunity to take part.

Those that have an interest to compete on this championship can Sign Up Here.

Take a look at the official data beneath.

Championship Format

The Digital Championship offers an interesting and pleasant expertise for all individuals. Gamification features meet basic sim racing motion, bringing you a never-before-played competitors in your favourite title.

Members can select their most popular title to participate within the competitors. They’ll select between iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione, or Gran Turismo 7. Drivers will compete towards others on the identical platform, however all drivers throughout all platforms will gather factors for a similar Digital Championship. Factors are collected all through the season, with unique costs for the highest three drivers throughout all titles on the finish of the season. Winners will get to expertise the three pillars of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport within the fields of Buyer Racing, Formulation 1, and Digital Motorsport up shut – you don’t need to miss this!  

The inaugural season in 2024, ‘Season Zero’, with all three titles mixed, permits solely 168 drivers –slots are uncommon, so higher safe yours now! All drivers will race on the identical circuits within the Mercedes-AMG GT3 to gather factors for the Digital Championship. Every title will probably be cut up into two Divisions: iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione could have 28 drivers in Division 1 and 28 drivers in Division 2. Gran Turismo 7 will probably be cut up into two first Divisions and two-second Divisions, every consisting of 14 drivers.

To enroll, you should register in AMG Personal Lounge and be a part of the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Digital Championship group. Earlier than setting your scorching lap, be sure that to assessment the sporting guidelines within the AMG Personal Lounge.

How To: Scorching Laps

We all know that sim racing is all about efficiency and who crosses the end line first. Nevertheless, the Digital Championship goals to present drivers of assorted talent ranges the prospect to have a good and aggressive expertise.

To take part, drivers of not less than 16 years of age should set minimal of 1 legitimate scorching lap on WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca between August 14^th and August 30^th, 2024. Drivers can solely participate within the scorching laps utilizing both iRacing, Gran Turismo 7 or Assetto Corsa Competizione.

Remaining individuals are chosen by a mixture of scorching lap instances and a raffle system. The quickest lap time will probably be used to assign drivers to the primary Divisions. As soon as the recent lap part ends on August 30^th at 11:59 PM CEST, the quickest 28 drivers of every title will advance to their slots in Division 1. The remaining drivers from the recent laps will enter a raffle, from which drivers for Division 2 are drawn on a random foundation. There will even be a waitlist for every title to refill slots earlier than the season begins.

Six Motion Packed Race Days

Prepare for action-packed races, spanning from September to November 2024. There’s no time to waste, begin racing sooner reasonably than later!

Every race day consists of two races on the identical observe: a standard sim race and a gamified model with further challenges, equivalent to a drive-through possibility or aggravated climate situations, for additional factors. Don’t panic – the challenges will probably be introduced on every race day.

After three race days, in each title, the highest three drivers of every Division will probably be promoted, and the final three will probably be relegated.

The time till the primary race is passing quicker than you count on. Higher begin coaching now and present us that you simply’re able to be a champion.

Unique Advantages For MERCEDES-AMG Homeowners

Mercedes-AMG homeowners who wish to take part within the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Digital Championship have the prospect to profit from an unique teaching session with skilled AMG Esports driver Elias Seppänen. He frequently participates in numerous digital races all year long and is right here to present you priceless tricks to maximize your efficiency.

Dates and timings for the teaching periods will probably be introduced quickly through the AMG Personal Lounge Digital Championship Group – be sure that to hitch.

FAQ:

How does the Championship format work?

All 168 drivers can gather factors for the Digital Championship. Within the present format, factors collected by drivers within the first Divisions will probably be counted within the Digital Championship with none multiplying issue. Factors collected by drivers within the Second Division will probably be counted to the Digital Championship with an element of 0.7.

What concerning the promotion and relegation?

After three race days, the final three drivers of the First Division will probably be relegated, and the primary three drivers within the Second Division will probably be promoted. This promotion and relegation system additionally impacts the factors within the Digital Championship. That signifies that additionally drivers from Division 2 nonetheless have the prospect to safe one of many high three prizes, even when they began within the second Division.

What’s the distinction between Race 1 and Race 2 on every Race Day?

Race 1 is a standard sim race, as everyone knows it. Race 2, nevertheless, contains gamifications or challenges, which will probably be introduced within the drivers’ briefing revealed earlier than every race day. Drivers can earn bonus factors for finishing these challenges, however the factors can solely be counted as soon as per race. This enables for extra strategic selections in direction of the top of the season.

How is the variety of drivers per title outlined?

We permit 28 drivers per Division in iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione. In Gran Turismo, the variety of drivers is mounted at 14 per Division. To compensate for the decrease variety of drivers, there will probably be two first and two-second Divisions in Gran Turismo, additionally leading to a complete of 28 drivers per Division.

How can I comply with the AMG VC if I don’t get one of many 168 slots?

Season Zero is just the start. Whether or not you’re part of the Digital Championship now or only a eager follower, be sure that to stay round to comply with the journey. Registered customers have the prospect to take part within the growth of the Digital Championship by voting for gamification choices and are the primary to find out about upcoming seasons. Comply with the Mercedes-AMG Motorsport channels on Instagram, Fb, and X to remain updated and be sure you are a member of the Digital Championship Group within the AMG Personal Lounge.

Official Webpage – www.mercedes-amg.com/virtualchampionship