A series of high stakes race-offs on day one will identify the best of the best from the drivers that qualified.
The Pro Draft will take place over two days in July and is where the official F1 teams will select the drivers they want to add to their roster to represent them in the Pro Series. To enter, fans simply need to complete one attempt during the three online qualifying events hosted between April and May as well as ensure they are signed up and registered on with the winner chosen via a random prize draw. An all-expenses paid trip to the Pro Draft, as well as tickets to the Formula 1 Rolex British Grand Prix on 14 July is up for grabs. All entrants will compete in F1 2018, the official game of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and PC.įor the first time ever, one lucky esports fan will also be given the unique opportunity to experience the adrenaline and excitement of both the 2019 F1 New Balance Esports Series and real-world F1. However, each segment of the 2019 Series has been expanded, making this the biggest and most ambitious season yet.Ī longer qualifying window will give even more of the world’s top drivers and aspiring gamers the chance to compete for a place in the prestigious Pro Draft.
Like the 2018 season, which reached a record audience of 5.5 million viewers across selected TV networks and a dedicated live stream, this season will be split into Qualifying, a Pro Draft and the Pro Series. Not only has the Series been extended to include even more adrenaline fuelled racing, but the official F1 teams will be battling it out for more than double the prize money – with a staggering $500,000 prize fund to be won. Building on the success of last year, the stakes for the 2019 season have been raised. Force India is playing catch up with the two Renault-powered teams after a dreadful first couple of races. Sergio Perez, the only man to have a podium other than the top 6 drivers, is holding a 6 point lead over Force India teammate Esteban Ocon who has had mixed fortunes till now but there have been occasions on which he has been very solid, like Monaco.Formula 1 New Balance Esports Series To Kick Off Its Third Seasonįormula 1®, the pinnacle of motorsport, has announced that the third instalment of the F1 New Balance Esports Series will kick off on 8 April 2019. Renault and McLaren are jostling for 4th position with Renault having the edge till now.
Extremely competitive midfield: Renault and Mclaren look strong while Force India is playing the catch-up game. Vettel stormed back to victory in the last race at Montreal, Canadian Grand Prix. Despite Qualifying on top in other races he failed to convert it into wins. The honey-badger Daniel Ricciardo holds the key to Red Bull's success so far, thanks to his splendid performance in China and Monaco which are the only wins for the team in 2018.ĭefending World Champion Lewis Hamilton won two races for Mercedes - a lucky win Azerbaijan after the race leader and his teammate dropped out due to a puncture in the closing stages and the story in Spain was complete dominance till the chequered flag.įerrari’s Sebastian Vettel won the opening two races in Melbourne and Bahrain.