Formula E: Accelerate

The TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team have returned to virtual world of racing as part of Formula E’s new eSports competition, Formula E: Accelerate. Over 6 races, 24 of the best Sim Racers from the world of motorsport and esports are competing against one another in a simulated racing experience using the rFactor2 software. Blending the real and virtual worlds together, competitors will have to master real ABB FIA Formula E challenges like energy management and attack mode during each E-Prix.

Virtual racers Marius Golombeck and Jaroslav Honzik (aka Jardier) will be competing for the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E team in this exciting virtual series. Marius and Jaroslav will battle it out against 22 other racers for a prize pool of €100,000 and the ultimate Formula E driving experience.

Round 1 of Formula E: Accelerate took place last Thursday in a tightly contested battle on the virtual streets of New York City. After a close qualifying, Marius and Jaroslav drove strong races respectively, with Marius coming home with our first points in P6, which was later elevated to P5 after post-race penalty for a competitor.

Round 2 of Formula E: Accelerate will see the competition head to Hong Kong on Thursday February 4, with the remaining 4 races taking place over the coming weeks culminating with the series Grand Final on March 25. All races will be streamed live from 20:00 CET on Formula E’s social and streaming platforms.

• Round 1: January 28

• Round 2: February 4

• Round 3: February 11

• Round 4: March 11

• Round 5: March 18

• Grand Final: March 25 (double points)

To learn more about Formula E: Accelerate and tune in on the action, visit fiaformulae.com/accelerate.