2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup
First FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup with GT4 cars.
The 2022 Fanatec FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup, the first edition of the Esports Cup, took place at Circuit Paul Ricard, France, from 26 to 30 October 2022. The competition was part of the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games and used the Toyota GR Supra GT4. The event featured a multi-stage format. Three quarter-finals were held, with the top ten from each advancing to the semi-finals; drivers finishing 11th through 19th moved to a "Last Chance" qualifier. After the quarter-finals, two Last Chance races gave those drivers another opportunity, with the top five from each advancing to the semi-finals and the rest eliminated. The semi-finals consisted of two races, with the top ten from each progressing to the final and the rest eliminated. Several time penalties and disqualifications were applied across the stages: in quarter-final 1, driver #24 received a five-second penalty for crossing the pit entry line; in Last Chance 1, drivers #11, #37, and #24 each received five-second penalties, and driver #05 received a ten-second penalty; in semi-final 1, drivers #22 and #21 received five-second penalties, driver #52 received a one-second penalty, and driver #11 was disqualified; in semi-final 2, drivers #27 and #23 each received five-second penalties.
- Event
- 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup
- Location
- Circuit Paul Ricard, France
- Dates
- 26 October to 30 October 2022
- Car spec
- Toyota GR Supra GT4
- Format
- Quarter-finals, Last Chance races, Semi-finals, Final
Lore & Background
The competition began with three Quarter-finals, where the top 10 from each advanced to the Semi-finals, while positions 11 to 19 entered the Last Chance qualifier stage. In Quarter-final 1, driver #24 received a 5-second penalty for crossing the pit entry line. The Last Chance stage consisted of two races, with the top 5 from each advancing to the Semi-finals; penalties were applied to drivers #11, #05, #37, and #24 in Last Chance 1.
Reader's Guide
The 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup served as a key esports event within the broader FIA Motorsport Games, showcasing digital racing with GT3-spec cars. Its multi-stage format—Quarter-finals, Last Chance races, Semi-finals, and a Final—allowed for dramatic comebacks and eliminations. Penalties and disqualifications, such as those to drivers #24, #11, #05, #37, #22, #21, #52, #27, #23, and #12, underscored the competitive rigor. The event highlighted the growing integration of sim racing into official FIA-sanctioned motorsport, providing a pathway for virtual drivers to compete on a global stage.
Did You Know?
- Driver #24 received a 5-second penalty in Quarter-final 1 for crossing the pit entry line.
- In Last Chance 1, drivers #11 and #37 each had 5 seconds added to their race time, while driver #05 had 10 seconds added.
- Driver #11 was disqualified from Semi-final 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup?
It was the inaugural edition of the FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup, held as part of the broader 2022 FIA Motorsport Games. The event ran from 26 to 30 October 2022 at Circuit Paul Ricard in France.
What car did drivers use in the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup?
All competitors raced the Toyota GR Supra GT4, making this the first edition of the Esports Cup to feature a GT4-class car.
How did the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup competition format work?
The event used a multi-stage structure: three quarter-finals sent the top ten from each into the semi-finals, while drivers finishing 11th through 19th entered two Last Chance races. The top five from each Last Chance race also advanced to the semi-finals, after which a final determined the overall winner.
Where and when did the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup take place?
The competition was hosted at Circuit Paul Ricard in France over five days, from 26 October through 30 October 2022.
Why is the 2022 FIA Motorsport Games Esports Cup considered a milestone?
As the very first edition of the Esports Cup within the FIA Motorsport Games, it set the template for all future years. It also marked the debut of GT4-class machinery in the series, with the Toyota GR Supra GT4 serving as the sole competition car.
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