The 2025 Ferrari HP Esports Series Starts Now!

Ferrari has officially launched the 2025 Ferrari HP Esports Series, igniting the engines of a brand-new season of elite virtual racing.

The first stage of the competition, Global Hot Laps, goes live today, 02 June, inviting sim racers from around the world to compete for a place on the grid of one of the most prestigious Esports racing competitions on the planet.

Open to participants worldwide, Global Hot Laps will run across six intense weeks, each one featuring a new challenge on a different racing platform and circuit. From Silverstone to Misano, from Assetto Corsa to iRacing, this stage is designed to test consistency, adaptability, and raw speed.

Kicking off the series, the first round of the Global Hot Laps will take place on Assetto Corsa, testing the sim racers’ skills around Silverstone Circuit.

Global Hot Laps Schedule -

02 June - 08 June: Assetto Corsa (Silverstone)

9 June - 15 June: Assetto Corsa Competizione (Brands Hatch)

16 June - 22 June: iRacing (Okayama)

23 June - 29 June: Assetto Corsa (Mugello)

30 June - 06 July: Assetto Corsa Competizione (Misano)

07 July - 13 July: iRacing (Virginia International Speedway)

In 2024, the Ferrari Esports Series had a record-breaking 17,000 entrants, with 15 finalists from 10 different countries earning their place at the Grand Final, held at Ferrari World, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

This year, the competition aims to raise the bar even higher, with broader global participation and an even more competitive format.

The winner of this year’s Ferrari HP Esports Series will be evaluated and might have the opportunity to join the Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports Team.

The Global Hot Laps are a time-trial-based competition in which drivers attempt to set the fastest lap times across six different combinations of platform and circuit. Each week presents a new challenge, pushing racers to master new cars, tracks, and simulation physics.

The top 10 finishers each week will automatically qualify for the Regional Finals. Those finishing 11th to 30th will earn a second chance by heading into the Regional Qualifiers.

This dynamic structure allows for multiple pathways to the top and ensures that skill, determination, and consistency are all rewarded.

As anticipation builds for the new season, only time will tell who will triumph in an elite field. For updates on how the 2025 Ferrari HP Esports Series unfolds, visit https://esportsseries.ferrari.com/.