eSports
Alfa Romeo and Jarno Opmeer lead F1 Esports Pro Series after races in Bahrain, Vietnam & China
![F1 Esports Series presented by Aramco breaks viewing and engagement records in 2021](https://europeangaming.eu/portal/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/f1-esports-series.jpg)
The first round of the F1 Esports Series presented by Aramco got underway with three thrilling races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China, as drivers set their sights on the huge $750,000 prize pot, in what is poised to be the biggest and best season yet.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic drivers are racing remotely for the first time this year, but the popular live shows continue to be broadcast from the Gfinity Esports Arena in London, as we ensure fans donât miss a moment of the action.
On Wednesday evening drivers took to the Bahrain International Circuit for the season opener, competing at the increased 35% race-length for the first time this year. Alfa Romeo dominated in the only ânight raceâ on the calendar, with Jarno Opmeer and Daniel Bereznay finishing P1 and P2 ahead of Red Bullâs Marcel Kiefer, who joined them on the podium for the first time this season.
Wednesdayâs double-header continued with an F1 first as the drivers became the first to race competitively on the brand-new Hanoi Street Circuit in Vietnam, albeit on the F1 2020 official video game developed by Codemasters, rather than the real thing. The multiple long straights and sharp turns made for dramatic racing, which saw last yearâs champion David Tonizza come out on top for Ferrari in a tense battle with Renaultâs Nicolas Longuet for the win; Jarno Opmeer rounded off the top three.
This yearâs first event ended in style with a third and final race in China on Thursday evening, as Jarno Opmeer raced home at the Shanghai International Circuit for his second win of the season. Marcel Kiefer and Daniel Bereznay finished P2 and P3 respectively to crown a successful first round.
This weekâs results mean Jarno Opmeer leads the way in the driver standings, whilst Alfa Romeo top the teamâs championship.
Attention now turns to the second event, on 4-5 November, as we get set to race for the first time at the Zandvoort Circuit and visit a fan favourite in Canada, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, before finishing at the Red Bull Ring in Austria, where this yearâs revised F1 2020 schedule began with an entertaining double-header.
Following the first round of action, the overall standings are as follows:
DRIVER STANDINGS | |||
Position | Driver | Team | Points |
1 | Jarno Opmeer | Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 Esports | 65 |
2 | Marcel Kiefer | Red Bull Racing Esports | 41 |
3 | Daniel Bereznay | Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 Esports | 33 |
4 | Nicolas Longuet | Renault Vitality | 28 |
5 | Frederik Rasmussen | Red Bull Racing Esports | 28 |
6 | David Tonizza | FDA Hublot Esports | 25 |
7 | Joni TÜrmälä | Scuderia AlphaTauri Esports | 20 |
8 | Brendon Leigh | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports | 18 |
9 | Ălvaro CarretĂłn | Williams Esports | 14 |
10 | Lucas Blakeley | BWT Racing Point F1 Esports | 9 |
11 | Enzo Bonito | FDA Hublot Esports | 6 |
12 | Daniel Moreno | McLaren Shadow | 6 |
13 | Fabrizio Donoso | Renault Vitality | 5 |
14 | Cedric ThomĂŠ | Haas F1 Team Esports | 4 |
15 | Daniele Haddad | BWT Racing Point F1 Esports | 1 |
16 | Bono Huis | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports | 0 |
17 | Bardia Boroumand | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports | 0 |
18 | Michael Romanidis | Williams Esports | 0 |
19 | James Baldwin | McLaren Shadow | 0 |
20 | Salih Saltunç | Williams Esports | 0 |
21 | Manuel Biancolilla | Scuderia AlphaTauri Esports | 0 |
22 | Simon Weigang | Haas F1 Team Esports | 0 |
TEAM STANDINGS | ||
Position | Team | Points |
1 | Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN F1 Esports | 98 |
2 | Red Bull Racing Esports | 69 |
3 | Renault Vitality | 33 |
4 | FDA Hublot Esports Team | 31 |
5 | Scuderia AlphaTauri Esports Team | 20 |
6 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports Team | 18 |
7 | Team Williams Esports | 14 |
8 | BWT Racing Point F1 Esports | 10 |
9 | McLaren Shadow | 6 |
10 | Haas F1 Team Esports | 4 |
The live show was streamed online via F1âs official channels on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and Huya, as well as broadcast by international television partners such as ESPN (US), Sky (UK) and Ziggo (Netherlands).
Following a huge year for F1 Esports, which saw over 30 million people tune in to the Virtual Grand Prix Series, more people than ever want to get involved. The first qualifying event for the 2021 F1 Esports Series is now open until the end of October on F1 2020, the newly-released official videogame developed by Codemasters. For more information visit www.f1esports.com.
Julian Tan, Head of Digital Business Initiatives & Esports at Formula 1 said:
âWeâre thrilled to see the Pro Series back underway and to do it safely and remotely as the world continues to navigate the global pandemic. The first event has shown exhilarating racing with three fantastic races giving us five different podium finishers. Weâre definitely in for a thrilling season with it all to play for as the F1 teams battle it out for our huge $750,000 prize pot. We canât wait to see what the rest of the championship has in store for us!â
Frank Sagnier, CEO at Codemasters said:
âThe F1 Esports Series presented by Aramco is back with the bang. We have our most competitive line-up to date, and the drivers didnât disappoint for the opening series of races. Time will tell if a new rival will emerge to break the dominance weâve seen from the likes of David Tonizza, Frede Rasmussen & Daniel Bereznay last year, or if Brendon Leigh can roar back and reclaim his crown. Weâre off to an incredible start, and we canât wait for the next round of races.â
John Clarke, CEO at Gfinity said:
âWhat a start to our biggest season so far, weâve got a great new game, amazing drivers, thrilling racing, all delivered live and remotely. F1 is once again leading the way in delivering great entertainment for fans from around the world who love gaming and motorsport. Everyone involved has risen to the challenge of having the drivers spread across the globe. Get ready for the best season of racing yet.â
For more information on the F1 Esports Series presented by Aramco visit www.f1esports.com.
eSports
IESF Kicks off Bidding Process for 2025 and 2026 Events
![](https://europeangaming.eu/portal/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sdyuuiewudjnas.jpg)
The International Esports Federation (IESF) has officially launched the bidding process for the next two editions of the World Esports Championship and Regional Qualifiers. Cities interested in hosting IESFâs flagship event can learn more about the bidding process on the IESF Events Bidding Process page.
WEC, a long-standing tradition of competitions watched across the world, creates a direct opportunity for the host to link its city brand to the IESF Realm, multiple game titles, and some of the worldâs best athletes.
IESF remains open to discussions with any cities, regions, or countries worldwide that are interested in hosting the World Esports Championship or Regional Qualifiers. We welcome inquiries from all potential hosts to explore the opportunities and benefits of bringing these premier esports events to their locations.
IESF General Secretary Boban Totovski said: âAfter Bali, Iasi, and Riyadh this year, we are all looking forward to our next host for the 17th World Esports Championship. We already have many cities waiting for the process to start bidding and we are all very excited to start the negotiations and discover where will the IESF flag go on the 19th of November in Riyadh, on the closing ceremonyâ
IESF assesses potential hosts based on several criteria, including how well they align with regional and national development plans, as well as the long-term strategic goals of the IESF vision and mission. The host city is expected to meet all requirements set by IESF. The final selection of the host city is made by a vote from the IESF Board.
The 2023 World Esports Championship in IaČi, Romania, was a unique experience, attracting over 100,000 attendees and amassing an impressive 35 million viewers across all platforms. This year, the championship moves to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, promising to be the biggest event yet with a record 130 nations and over 600 players competing, solidifying Riyadh as this year’s Esports capital.
Which city will rise to become the next epicenter of esports excitement?
eSports
Skyesports Championship 2024: Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX Become First Teams to Advance to the Playoffs
![](https://europeangaming.eu/portal/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sdafjlksajoidlkmdn.jpg)
The Skyesports Championship 2024, a $300,000 international Counter-Strike 2 esports tournament, is taking place at the Taj Lands End, Mumbai from July 24 to 28. As the Group Stage nears its conclusion, two teams have advanced to the prestigious Playoffs, where they will battle for glory and a shot at the lionâs share of the prize pool.
Serbiaâs Aurora Gaming and Franceâs 3DMAX Vie for Glory: First Teams to Reach the Playoffs
Aurora Gaming and 3DMAX have earned this accolade with flawless records so far in the Group Stage.
The 11 participating teams, which include prominent esports organizations from Mongolia, France, Turkey, India, and Russia, have been split into two groups: A and B.
In Group A, Aurora has secured their spot in the Playoffs after convincing victories against Parivsion, ENCE, and True Rippers, standing first in their group with a 3-0 record. With their advancement to the next stage, Aurora is eyeing a consecutive third trophy in Skyesportsâ IPs, having previously won the $350,000 Skyesports Masters 2024 and the Skyesports Grand Slam 2024 in Pune, India.
All eyes are still on Group A as teams like The Mongolz and ENCE have to battle it out on Day 3 to make it to the Playoffs.
In Group B, 3DMAX has triumphed over Amkal, DMS, and Revenant Esports, securing a 3-0 record at the top of the group.
The action continues in the Skyesports Championship on Day 3, as the final day of the Group Stage will decide who will join 3DMAX and Aurora Gaming in the Playoffs. Fans can catch all the action live on the Skyesports YouTube and Twitch channels.
Unlike the Group Stage, the Playoffs will take place on the main stage at the prestigious 5-star hotel, the Taj Lands End in Mumbai, India.
Group A Standings
Group B Standings
eSports
THE DOTA 2 VIRTUAL HALL OF FAME: GG.BET AND DOT ESPORTS PRESENT 50 WORLD RECORDS
![](https://europeangaming.eu/portal/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/dota2.jpg)
Dot Esports, the leading esports news outlet, and betting brand GG.BET have created a virtual hall of fame to celebrate 50 Dota 2 World Records. Check it out to discover the stories behind the most impressive feats in the gameâs competitive history and watch videos of when they happened.
The Dot Esports team have painstakingly selected and presented Dota 2 records in 5 categories: players, teams, tournaments, content creators and talent. You can find a list of the extraordinary individuals and organizations in each one, as well as dive into the events that have made Dota 2 a Tier-1 esports discipline on the world stage.
GG.BET press office:Â âAlthough Dota 2 was released over 11 years ago, it continues to rank among the top games in the esports community. As we wait for the biggest tournament of the year, The International 13, to kick off, weâve decided to look back and reflect on the most remarkable milestones throughout the competitive history of Dota 2. Did you know that the fastest time a match was won was in less than 8 minutes? Or that thereâs a team thatâs played 2813 professional matches? The experts at Dot Esports will tell you all about this and much more in our joint project. Weâre delighted to support the creation of such insightful content.â
Jody Rones, CRO at Dot Esports:Â “From its humble beginning as a fan made mod to one of the largest games in the world, DotEsports is thrilled to partner with GG.BET to shine a light on DOTA and its community as it passes its 11 year mark. From the content creators, to the team, players, tournament organizers, shout casters and more, they’re a key part of what makes this esport great, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to give them the recognition they deserve with the launch of the collaborative DOTA World Records.”
50 Dota 2 World Records is already available on the Dot Esports website in English and Ukrainian.
Before the end of the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive era and the transition to CS2, Dot Esports put a spotlight on 50 CS:GO World Records in collaboration with GG.BET. This project got a great reaction not just from the esports community, but from the players and teams themselves.
-
Eastern Europe5 days ago
7777 gaming is now available on WINBET Romania
-
Gambling in the USA5 days ago
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup â July 15-21
-
Gaming5 days ago
MainStreaming Announces Appointment of Nicola Micali as Chief Customer Officer
-
Industry News5 days ago
Safer Gambling Tools Use Hits Record High in 2023 â New Report from EGBA
-
Australia5 days ago
Australian eSports Star Joins Team Liquid
-
eSports5 days ago
INSPIRED LAUNCHES RE-PLAY ESPORTS⢠FEATURING CS:GO IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KAIZEN GAMING
-
eSports5 days ago
NODWIN(R) Gaming ropes in Android as title partner for BGMS Season 3; to be powered by Garnier Men
-
Latest News5 days ago
Spinomenal shines again with Super Wild Fruits release