Events
Australian Esports drivers have the opportunity to represent Australia at the 2026 Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship at Bira Circuit, Chonburi, Thailand on 23-25 October 2026.
Interested participants will need to compete in either Qualifying events, with Assetto Corsa on 18-20 September 2026 or iRacing on 25-27 September 2026. The Qualifying event is open to all Asia-Pacific countries. The fastest 15 countries to register a lap time on the online qualifying leaderboard will be invited to compete based on the available slots. The highest Australian qualifier will be offered a place in the main final for each competition, which will be held in person in Thailand in October.
Competitors must be over 16 years of age and hold a valid Motorsport Australia Esports Licence.
The two qualified drivers will have their entry fee paid and an International Esports licence provided.
Competitors will be required to fund their own attendance at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship finals in Thailand, including airfares, accomodation, transfers and other travel related costs.
Assetto Corsa Qualifier
18-20 September 2026
iRacing Qualifier
25-27 September 2026
Main Final
23-25 October 2026
Who can enter the Asia-Pacific Motorsport Championship Qualifier?
The qualifier is open to anyone 16 years or above as of 23 October. A valid Motorsport Australia Esports licence is required.
How do I register for the Championship?
You can register via the event Discord here.
When does online qualifying take place?
Assetto Corsa: 18-20 September 2026
iRacing: 25-27 September 2026
What platform and car will be used for this event?
Assetto Corsa
Car: GT3 cars
Track: Shanghai
iRacing
Car: FIA F4
Track: Okayama
How are finalists selected for the in-person event?
The fastest 15 countries to register a lap time on the online qualifying leaderboard will be invited to compete based on the available slots. The top qualifier from Australia for each qualifier will be selected to represent Australia at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship.
Competitors will be required to fund their own attendance at the Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship finals in Thailand, including airfares, accomodation, transfers and other travel related costs.
When and where is the main event being held?
The main event will be held at Bira Circuit, Chonburi, Thailand on 23-25 October 2026.
What does the winner receive?
There will be Gold, Silver and Bronze medals available for those who finish first, second and third in the main event.
Supplementary Regulations
You can view the Supplementary Regulations here.
Represent your country at the upcoming Tri-Nations Esports Cup, where competitors across Motorsport Australia, Motorsport UK and Motorsport South Africa will battle it out for nation pride.
Held across two separate weeks of competition, starting with a time attack style pre-qualifying to determine the Top 10 fastest drivers for each nation.
From there, the final 30 will go on to the final – comprising of two, 30 minute races at Bathurst and Silverstone.
Entry to this event is free for iRacing members and entrants must be over 13 years of age.
The Top 10 Australians who qualify will be required to hold a Motorsport Australia Esports Licence prior to the Main Event. More information about how you can get your $40 licence is available here.
The winners from each nation will receive a a HF8 Pro Haptic Feedback Pad from Next Level Racing.
Don’t have iRacing, but you’re keen to compete? Get 12 months of iRacing for free with Motorsport Australia’s exclusive offer for new iRacing members only.
- Platform: iRacing
- Cost: Free
- Vehicle: Ford Mustang GT3
- Licence: Motorsport Australia Esports licence is required if you qualify for the Main Event.
QUT Esports – Intervarsity Motorsport Championship
A unique opportunity presents itself for university students across Australia thanks to an exciting collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and Motorsport Australia.
QUT Sport will host the Intervarsity Motorsport Championship, a national university-level sim racing competition, allowing university students to test their virtual racing skills against one another.
Any student currently enrolled in an Australian university can register for the six-race online event, starting on Friday 4 September.
The 2026 calendar begins at Winton Motor Raceway’s National Circuit on 4 September before moving to the Adelaide Street Circuit on 11 September. The championship concludes at Mount Panorama on 18 September, where the championship winner will be crowned.
Registrations close for this event on Sunday 30 August 2026.
- Platforms: iRacing
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Currently enrolled Australian university students
- Licence: Motorsport Australia Esports licence is required for this event, register now.
- Livestream: QUT Sport’s YouTube Channel
Race 1 & 2
Friday 4 September
Winton Motor Raceway
Race 3 & 4
Friday 11 September
Adelaide Street Circuit
Race 5 & 6
Friday 18 September
Mount Panorama Circuit
Motorsport Australia Esports Gran Turismo Championship returns in 2026 moving from Cup to Championship with 12 rounds from May until November. Australia’s best Gran Turismo drivers will fight for the 2026 glory at tracks all around the globe. This Championship is open all year round, with guaranteed seeding and entry placement if you sign up in April. Pro level esports competitors will be racing GT cars on Playstation. Spectators can enjoy the racing live and free via twitch.tv/kidbyers.
Winners of the Motorsport Australia Esports Gran Turismo Championship will be celebrated at the 2026 Motorsport Australia National Awards Gala.
Motorsport Australia Esports AC Championship debuts in 2026 with eight rounds of pure action, held at a range of motorsport tracks around Australia. This Championship is open for pro level esports competitors looking to take on the challenge of Aussie Racing Cars on Assetto Corsa. Those looking to enjoy the action can catch it live and free on SimSationalTV’s YouTube Channel.
Winners of the Motorsport Australia Esports AC Championship will be celebrated at the 2026 Motorsport Australia National Awards Gala.
Registrations are now closed for this program.
In partnership with Full Send SimSport, the Women’s Introduction to Esports program is a new pathway for women entering the world of esports.
Backed by the FIA, the free eight-week Women’s Introduction to Esports online program is designed to open the doors to sim racing in a way that is welcoming, confidence-building and fun.
Successful applicants will participate in an information night on 29 June with the first of eight weeks starting on the evening of Wednesday 1 July, guided by Full Send SimSport under the expert tuition of Australian racing driver, Caitlin Wood.
Across seven weeks of online coaching, participants will slowly build their racecraft, with every session tailored to their experience level and equipment, whether they’re using a controller or a full sim rig.
That seven-weeks of learning culminates in a Week 8 Showcase where drivers come together online for friendly races, community connection, and a chance to see just how far they’ve come.
1. Basic Control & Track Familiarity – Learn throttle, brake and steering basics; understand track layout
2. Cornering Fundamentals – Approach and exit corners safely; learn braking points and throttle control
3. Linking Clean Laps – Build rhythm and consistency across multiple laps
4. Advanced Car Control – Introduction to trail braking and throttle modulation
5. Racecraft Basics – Racing etiquette, spatial awareness, holding a line in traffic
6. Situational Awareness and Pressure Handling – Manage traffic, avoid incidents, race with confidence
7. Pre-Race Simulation – Apply all skills in a mock race format over 10-laps
8. Showcase Competition – Friendly races + community awards for cleanest driver and most improved
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Series S or Windows PC/Laptop
- Sim Rig: No sim rigs are required, controllers are fully supported
- Title: To be announced
- Cost: Free
- Eligibility: Women aged 12 years and above
Experience: No experience required - Licence: Motorsport Australia Esports licence is required for this event, register now.
Information Night
Monday 29 June
Program Commences
Wednesday 1 July
The FIA Esports Global Rally Tour will bring together thousands of drivers across all FIA regions through online qualifiers and in-person regional shoot-out events in the new format competition.
This innovative new event is open to everyone, with no restriction on skill level or licence type. The first stage will be held as an online qualifier from 12-25 May 2026 using Assetto Corsa Rally with competitors required to submit their time on the Wales – Hafren North – Cwmbiga Stage using a Hyundai i20N Rally 2.
Fifty six drivers – eight from each participating region – will continue to the next stage for their region, which for Australian participants is the Asia-Pacific Shoot-out.
These regional shootouts will involve a knock-out format with quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final held at separate in-person events around the globe. Australian qualifiers will compete at the Asia-Pacific Shoot-out during the FIA Conference in Macau on 22-25 June 2026.
A Motorsport Australia Esports licence is the only requirement for those who qualify for this event.
The Tour concludes with the top 16 drivers, including two from Asia-Pacific, competing at the FIA Esports Global Rally Tour Finals held during the prestigious FIA Awards Week in Shanghai in December. This competition will involve a pre-event contest to determine the final two drivers who will compete head to head on the world’s stage at the FIA Awards Ceremony.
Open Online Qualification
12 May – 25 May
Assetto Corsa Rally
Asia Pacific
Shoot-out
22 June – 25 June
FIA Extraordinary General Assemblies, Macau
FIA Global Rally Tour Finals
7 December – 13 December
FIA General Assemblies, Shanghai
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