Malta National Championships 2026

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The biggest prize pool in Maltese sim racing history.

Three national championships. One season. Free qualifiers open to Maltese citizens and residents holding a Maltese residency card. Race for your share of the biggest prize pool the island has ever put on track.

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€15,000Total prize pool

3Championships

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The Championships

Pick your category

Each championship runs its own free qualifier. Set a time, top 4 advances to the championship along with 2025 National Champion wildcard entry. The rest will compete in a race to identify the top 5 to complete the 10 drivers who advances to the championship.

12+

Malta National F4 Championship

Single-make Formula 4 racing on iRacing. Wheel to wheel, pure pace, every round.

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12+

Malta National GT3 Championship

GT3 machinery on iRacing across the season, with a driver car choice for the finale.

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12+

Malta National Virtual Karting Championship

Grassroots karting on Assetto Corsa.

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Qualifiers open 23 June, 10:00

Qualifiers close 7 July, 23:59

Malta time. Free to enter.

Prize Pool

€15,000 on the table

The biggest prize pool in Maltese sim racing history. €5,000 in each championship, paid every round and again to the overall top three.

Per-Round Prize Pool

Awarded at every round, in every championship.

€40

€60

€30

Pos	Prize
1st	€60
2nd	€40
3rd	€30
4th	€10
5th	€10
6th	€10
7th	€10
8th	€10
9th	€10
10th	€10

Overall Championship Bonus

Awarded to the final championship top 3, on top of round prizes.

€1,250

€2,000

€750

Pos	Prize
1st	€2,000
2nd	€1,250
3rd	€750

How It Works

the process

Four steps from a free qualifier to a seat in the championship.

Check you are eligible

Open to Maltese citizens and residents holding a Maltese residency card. F4 and GT3 are 12+. Virtual Karting is 12+.

Membership

If you don't own iRacing yet, new members can get a free one year base membership by paying the MMF Esports License (€20) for the year, by installing the "FIA Digital License" app through App Store or Google Play. Extra championship cars and tracks must be purchased separately.

Enter the free qualifier

F4 and GT3 run on iRacing, Karting on Assetto Corsa. Qualifier entry is free. Set your time by 7 July, 23:59.

Qualify and race

Finalists pay a €165 championship fee per category to join the championship and race for the €5,000 prize pool.

Take Part

How to enter the qualifiers

Two ways in, depending on your category. Follow the steps for your sim.

iRacing: F4 & GT3

Log in or create an account on our website.
Register to the qualifier event on our website.
Sign in to your iRacing account.
Make sure you own the car and track used for the qualifier. Track: Snetterton - GT3: BMW M4 GT3 only. F4: FIA F4 (free)
Go to the time attack section, select F4 or GT3 qualifiers.
Set your fastest time inside the qualifier window (23 June, 10:00, to 7 July, 23:59). Your best lap counts.
If you don't own a simulator, you can book a session at our facility to set your laps.

Assetto Corsa: Karting

Log in or create an account on our website.
Register to the qualifier event on our website.
Make sure you to download the required files from the qualifiers page.
Search for our server and join.
Set your fastest time inside the qualifier window (23 June, 10:00, to 7 July, 23:59). Your best lap counts.
If you don't own a simulator, you can book a session at our facility to set your laps.

FAQ

Common questions

Who can enter?

The National Championships are open to Maltese citizens and others holding a residence card. F4 and GT3 are 12+. Virtual Karting is 12+.

What does the qualifier cost?

Qualifier entry is free. New members who do not own iRacing need a valid MMF Esports License for the year to take part. A one year free iRacing membership key will be provided. Go to your App Store or Play Store and install the "FIA Digital License" app and proceed with the steps.

What is the MMF Esports License?

It is the Malta Motorsport Federation esports membership for the year, €20. Championship participants must hold a valid current-year license.

I am new. Do I have to buy iRacing?

No. New members who pay the €20 MMF Esports License receive a one year iRacing membership key with its basic cars and tracks. Any extra cars or tracks used in the championship must be purchased separately.

Which game do I need?

F4 and GT3 run on iRacing. Karting runs on Assetto Corsa. You then join the WPR server.

When do qualifiers open and close?

Qualifiers open on 23 June at 10:00 and close on 7 July at 23:59, Malta time.

How do I take part in the qualifier?

F4 and GT3 via iRacing, Karting via the Assetto Corsa server. Follow the step by step guides above.

What happens if I qualify?

Qualifier finalists advance to the championship. Each category has a €165 entry fee, paid only by the finalists who advance.

What is the prize pool?

€15,000 in total, the biggest in Maltese sim racing history. Each championship carries €5,000, split per round across the top 10 plus an overall top three bonus.

What hardware do I need?

A PC that can run iRacing or Assetto Corsa, and a racing wheel. Controllers are not allowed.

Can I enter more than one championship?

Yes, if you meet each category eligibility and pay each category €165 entry fee when you reach the final.

How are winners decided?

Each round result scores into the season standings, and the overall top three of each championship share the bonus pool. Full standings live on each championship page.

Where can we ask more questions?

Join our Discord server, our official communication platform.

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