Le Mans 24 Hour Race Held Through Motorsport Games – review

One of the oldest and most famous car races “24 hours Le Mans“Became one of the victims of the coronavirus: because of the difficult epidemiological situation, it will not be carried out yet. However, for fans of this series will arrange a virtual event.

Organizers Le Mans, companies ACO and FIA WECtrusted by the eSports organization Motorsport Games championship holding Le mans virtual. Before that, the company was engaged in regular championships. Le Mans Esports Serieswatched by up to 200 thousand viewers.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual tournament will be held on June 13-14, on the days on which the marathon in Le Mans was originally planned (it has so far been postponed until September 19-20). Four teams will unite in teams: two professional racers and two e-sportsmen.

Each of the drivers will spend on a virtual track simulator rFactor 2 studios Studio 397 from 4 to 7 hours. At the same time, weather conditions and the time of day in the game will correspond to reality. And they will comment on the e-sports tournament from a studio in Paris, where some important guests will be invited.

The 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual event will be broadcast worldwide.

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