The Malta National GT3 Esports Championship 2022

A perfect weekend for the Project Eversio driver with pole, sprint, and feature race wins in Round 2 of the 2025 season. The second round of the Malta National F4 Championship 2025 delivered everything fans could hope for with action, drama, and pure racing intensity. Returning to the legendary Imola Circuit, drivers faced one of the most technical and demanding tracks of the season, where focus and consistency were key. Before lights out, several drivers shared how challenging Imola’s slippery surface can be, especially when pushing an F4 car to its limits. With a short 10-minute qualifying session on such a long circuit, every lap counted, and once again, Project Eversio’s Jake Sammut set the pace early. Sammut immediately hit the track to maximize his laps, clocking a 1:45.288, three tenths clear of Ilan Dimech Ghirxi and half a second ahead of Aaron Debattista. The session was far from easy, but Jake’s pure pace secured him a dominant pole position. [caption id="attachment_2161" align="aligncenter" width="1189"] Off the line, Sammut launched perfectly, with Debattista and Ghirxi right behind. The first lap already saw Jake building a 2-second gap which was a sign of what was to come. Meanwhile, action brewed behind him with Ghirxi overtaking Debattista and Steve Axisa Farrell waiting to pounce.[/caption] Imola’s strict track limits and slow-down penalties quickly became a nightmare for many. Debattista was one of the drivers most affected, losing valuable time and positions. Ghirxi continued to show strong pace, impressing in his debut national championship appearance, while Andrew Ellul and Jayden Ellul put on a brilliant battle for the midfield spots. As the laps unfolded, Sammut stretched his lead with relentless pace and consistency, setting fastest lap after fastest lap. The final moments saw more chaos as Jayden Ellul spun on the last lap, losing his hard-fought position, while Jake crossed the finish line with an 11-second gap over the field, followed by Ilan Dimech Ghirxi in second and Intercomp VMD Simsport driver, Aaron Debattista in third. The feature race promised more fireworks and it didn’t disappoint. With the top eight reversed on the grid, chaos erupted at turn 1 as Tiashan and Debattista made contact, forcing the latter into yet another recovery drive. Matthias Scerri briefly led before Steve Axisa Farrell took control, while Andrew Ellul climbed up to second with an impressive start. Moments later, a spectacular four-car battle for second between Ghirxi, Ellul, Debattista, and Jayden Ellul ended in contact, shaking up the order once again. Amid the chaos, Sammut calmly picked his way through the pack and began hunting down Axisa. Lap after lap, the Project Eversio duo traded fastest laps, but ultimately, Jake’s pace was too strong. With just minutes to go, he took the lead and pulled away to another commanding margin. Behind him, Axisa held firm to secure second, while Debattista fought back to clinch a hard-earned third after a weekend filled with setbacks. A clean sweep for Project Eversio and another statement from Jake Sammut, who dominated from qualifying to the final flag. Round 2 at Imola had everything, from overtakes, penalties, collisions, and incredible comebacks. The championship is heating up fast, and if this weekend was any indication, the battle is only going to get more intense as the grid heads to Red Bull Ring for Round 3, continuing with pure drama and cinema! https://youtu.be/T72AZV1Q88s?t=2360

The second round of the Malta National GT3 Championship 2025 turned up the heat at Imola, delivering the kind of wheel-to-wheel action that spectators had been waiting for. After a calm opening round, this event brought everything, from drama, overtakes, penalties, and pure pace from Malta’s finest GT3 talents. Under mild conditions with 23 degrees ambient and 26 degrees on track, finding grip proved a challenge. Yet Mikhail Mercieca of Project Eversio wasted no time, setting a blistering 1:42.871 on his first flying lap, showing speed comparable to international standards. As the minutes ticked down, Intercom VMD Simsport driver Aaron Debattista fought back with a late charge, edging Mercieca with a 1:41.970, the only lap to dip below the 42-second mark. Newcomer Ilan Dimech Ghirxi impressed everyone with a stunning P3, followed closely by Brandon Bonello in fourth. The top four were separated by just two tenths of a second, a clear sign that the battle for victory was going to be enjoybale to watch. When the lights went out, Debattista made a strong start, pulling a small gap to avoid early chaos. Behind him, Jayden and Andrew Ellul exchanged positions in a spirited opening lap as the rest of the pack settled in. By lap two, Mercieca made his move for the lead, but contact between him and Debattista resulted in a 5-second penalty for the Project Eversio driver. Despite the penalty, Mercieca pressed on, setting fastest laps and building a solid gap ahead. Further back, Andreevski and Jean Pierre Caruana clashed at Tamburello in a controversial overtake that left Caruana spinning. After review, the stewards declared it a racing incident, a decision that sparked debate among spectators. As the race approached its final minutes, Debattista, eager to recover from earlier setbacks, closed in on Ghirxi for P3. Their battle intensified lap after lap, allowing Bonello to close the gap. With just minutes to go, contact between Debattista and Ghirxi sent both spinning, again ruled a racing incident. Bonello seized the opportunity, climbing to second place, while Andreevski capitalised as well to grab fourth which is his best result so far this season. At the flag, Mercieca crossed the line first, taking his maiden win of the 2025 championship, followed by Bonello and Ghirxi on the podium. With three rounds remaining, the battle for the Malta National GT3 Championship title is wide open. The rivalry between Mercieca, Bonello, Debattista and Ghirxi is heating up, and if Imola was any indication, the next round promises even more intense action. https://youtu.be/Ie5PJFG5Z0s?t=2599

The first-ever Malta National Virtual Karting Championship 2025 roared into life this past weekend, marking a new milestone for local motorsport. Organised in collaboration with the Malta Motorsport Federation, Gaming Malta, and AC Karting, the event was nothing short of action-packed, with young Maltese karting drivers taking their talents into the digital arena. For World Pro Racing CEO Justin Mifsud, the launch of this championship represents much more than another competition. “It’s an honour for us to add another discipline to Malta’s sim racing scene,” said Mifsud during the live broadcast on TVMSPORT+. “Our aim has always been to nurture Maltese talent, not just by giving them competitions, but by supporting their growth through sim racing, which is crucial nowadays. Not only that, but we prepare them to environments that they need to experience as soon as they reach a higher level of competition, by doing interviews to the podium to further increase their presentation skills.” Justin Mifsud AC Karting co-founder Jon Singleton, in a quick interview, also emphasised the importance of the project, noting the effort put into building realistic kart models and tracks. alongside karting champions, he explained. This will not only help active drivers sharpen their skills but also give opportunities to young talents who cannot yet afford to compete on real circuits. The weekend’s qualifying session saw Kian Gauci immediately stamp his authority, setting the fastest lap of 37.831s He was followed closely by Zack Scicluna registering 37.942s seconds, impressively competing against older drivers, while Benjamin Borg Irimia secured third with a 38.180 seconds. Ayrton Jon Tonna, Timothy Zarb, Eli Tonna, and Joelle Desira rounded out the order. The first heat was pure domination by Gauci, who converted pole into a commanding win. Behind him, an opening-corner incident created chaos, but young Ayrton Jon Tonna seized the chance to climb into the fight for the podium. Ultimately, Gauci cruised to victory, with Borg Irimia in second and Jon Tonna third. In the second heat, Gauci once again came out on top, though this time the battle was much tighter. Ayrton Tonna and Zarb kept him honest, with Borg Irimia and Scicluna fighting fiercely for podium contention. Desira, the only female driver on the grid, showed determination and improvement, fighting through positions and earning valuable respect. Gauci, however, remained untouchable, taking his second consecutive win, with Borg Irimia and Zarb joining him in the top three. The 18-lap final was the perfect showcase of young Maltese karting talent. Gauci got a strong start, but unlike earlier heats, the pressure was relentless. Borg Irimia stayed within striking distance, while Scicluna waited patiently for any mistake to capitalize on. Further back, an incident between Zarb and Jon Tonna shuffled the order, with Desira moving up into the top five. Midway through the race, Gauci showed nerves of steel, gradually extending his lead while Borg Irimia and Scicluna fought for the remaining podium spots. When the chequered flag fell, Gauci completed a clean sweep, with three wins out of three, announcing himself as the driver to beat in this historic first championship. Borg Irimia finished just two seconds behind in second, while Scicluna celebrated a hard-earned third. Jon Tonna, Eli Tonna, Zarb, and Desira completed the order. With Gauci and Borg Irimia proving their experience, and Scicluna showing promise despite racing against older competitors, this shows that the championship is full of unpredictability. The calendar will be even more intriguing given that some drivers may miss rounds due to real-life karting commitments abroad, a factor that could shake up the standings. What’s certain is that this first-ever national virtual karting championship has already delivered excitement, drama, and proof of Malta’s growing pool of young motorsport talent.   https://youtu.be/-ssfoqlXyek  

Intercomp VMD Simsport driver battles hard across sprint and feature races to lead the standings after Round 1 The Malta National F4 Championship 2025 packed Donington Park in spectacular fashion, delivering two races filled with drama, chaos, and tense racing that left viewers and the commentators breathless. In collaboration with the Malta Motorsport Federation, iRacing, and Gaming Malta, the championship’s first round has already shown what season is coming ahead. Qualifying served as the first glimpse of what was to come. A tense session saw times tumble until the very last second, with Aaron Debattista clinching pole for Intercomp VMD Simsport. Right behind him was debutant Ilan Dimech Ghirxi, who impressed immediately, while Project Eversio’s Steve Axisa Farrell slotted into third. The sprint race got underway with fireworks from the start. Ghirxi launched perfectly, seizing the lead into the first corner as Axisa Farrell and Jake Sammut gave chase. Chaos struck late in the lap when Axisa and Sammut were involved in an incident, forcing both into the pits for lengthy repairs that left them scrambling to rejoin from the back. Meanwhile, battles raged throughout the midfield, with Matthias Scerri and Tiashan Moodley also getting caught in incidents. At the front, Ghirxi defended bravely against a relentless Debattista. Behind them, Andrew and Jayden Ellul capitalised on the early chaos to move into strong positions, while Sammut began a storming recovery drive. On lap five, Debattista finally forced his way past Ghirxi at the final corner, but the debutant refused to let go, staying within striking distance. As the race neared its conclusion, Sammut charged back into podium contention and with less than two minutes on the clock, completed a decisive move on Andrew Ellul to grab third. The chequered flag saw Debattista victorious, Ghirxi just four tenths behind in a stunning debut, and Sammut completing an incredible comeback in third. If the sprint race was a showcase of Malta's elite with tense battles, the feature was all about endurance under pressure. With the grid reversed for the top eight, Steve Axisa Farrell grabbed the early advantage, leading the pack as chaos unfolded behind. Sammut once again carved his way forward with precision overtakes, while Debattista and Ghirxi reignited their duel from the sprint. The battles came thick and fast with Jayden Ellul fighting hard to defend against Sammut, but the Project Eversio driver eventually broke through to claim second, forming a 1-2 for the team. Behind them, Debattista’s determination paid off as he forced Sammut into an error, reclaiming second position and leaving Ghirxi to secure another podium in third. At the front, Axisa Farrell stayed cool under pressure to take a well-deserved win. After all these battles, tension and pressure, it was Aaron Debattista who emerged as the early championship leader thanks to his sprint race win and consistent feature performance. Debattista is now leading the championship with 46 points, followed by Ilan Dimech Ghirxi with 37 points and Steve Axisa Farrell in third with 33 points. The first round has made it clear that the 2025 F4 National Championship is going to be a season of tight margins and exciting battles by Malta's best sim racing talent. With so much talent on display, the road ahead promises nothing less than an edge-of-the-seat spectacle. https://youtu.be/OQcp22WmoUI?t=2187