THE MALTA NATIONAL ONLINE QUALIFIERS

December 20, 2022

We are excited to announce that we were selected to host the Malta National Online Qualifiers in collaboration with the Malta Esports Association for the Monaco Sim Racing World Cup. The top 2 Maltese drivers will be selected to compete during the European regional international qualifiers. If the drivers qualify they will be heading to Monaco to compete in the World Finals, representing the Maltese National Esports Team.

The qualifiers race is eligible to Maltese only aged 16 and over. The participants need to own Assetto Corsa on PC including having a steering wheel and pedals. Registration is free.

The qualifiers race will be held on the 14th of July 2022. Depending on the number of participants we may have multiple races and a final race. The Tatuus FA01 and Red Bull Ring will be the selection of car and track for the qualifiers race.

The event will be broadcasted live on TVM Sport, ESTV, Motorsport.tv and our streaming platforms.

Michele Magro, President of the Malta Esports Association said in a statement ”The Malta Esports Association remains committed to create opportunities for Maltese esports enthusiasts to make it to the big stage in esports, this time in the sim racing genre.

Thanks to our membership with the International Esports Federation, we are able to give the Maltese champions the opportunity to attempt to qualify towards the Sim Racing World Cup, which is being held in Monaco, thanks to the Monaco Esports Federation. In just 2022, this is the fifth esports discipline and the seventh international opportunity for players to represent the Maltese National Esports Team abroad.

I would like to personally thank World Pro Racing for organizing the National qualifier for this event, and also to the GamingMalta Foundation for their support.”

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