A host of exciting global categories will be on show at the first ever FIA Motorsport Games later this year.

Competitors from around the world will converge on Rome, with the best-of-the-best across GT, TCR, Drifting, Esports, Formula 4 and karting to do battle for their country.

CAMS can today confirm planning has begun to start building a ‘Team Australia’ for the event, with discussions around a suitable qualification process for each discipline underway.

CAMS Director of Motor Sport and Commercial Operations Michael Smith said the concept would provide Australian motor sport competitors with an opportunity to shine on the world stage.

“Of course we are biased, but there’s no doubt that we have some of the best competitors in the world and we are keen to see Team Australia represented at the FIA Motorsport Games later this year,” Smith said.

“This is obviously a big event with plenty of planning required. We also want to make sure we have a strong qualification process in place.

“There are obviously budgets to consider, so we will be in discussion with the various category managers as well on the process.

“The Esports component is also particularly exciting, given the significant growth in this area – we expect to open up an online qualifying component before having a live final at a CAMS event in the coming months. Details around the platform for this competition will be available shortly.”

FIA President Jean Todt said the inaugural event provided a new event that would have significant global interest.

“I am pleased to launch the FIA Motorsport Games, which will combine a variety of disciplines and all the elements of a major sporting occasion in one event,” Todt said.

“It is something new for not only motor sport followers and future generations of competitors, but also those with a general appreciation of international sport. It is another opportunity for ASNs and ACNs to engage with new audiences and harness the patriotism within their respective nations.”

More information about Australia’s participation on the FIA Motorsport Games will be available in the coming months.