Al via Logitech Mclaren G Challenge

Qualifying will take place on Assetto Corsa Competizione, the well-known driving simulation software by Kunos Simulations, on three iconic Italian tracks in hotlap mode. We will start from Imola , which will host the Italian sim drivers from 4 to 17 October, to continue with Monza from 18 to 31, ending with Misano , from 1 to 14 November. Each track will qualify 12 sim drivers, for a total of 36 drivers for the final, scheduled for November 28 at 16:00, a competition that will take place entirely online and that will be cast and broadcast from the splendid and hyper-technological setting of the eSport Palace in Bergamo, one of the main beating hearts of Esport in Italy.

Among the guests of the day, the journalist Federica Masolin , for years the main TV face of Formula 1, and Blink46 , one of the most important tech influencers in Italy and a great fan of engines.

The Tournament will then elect the official winner of the Italian Wild Card , which can represent Italy in the Grand Final World Cup scheduled for early 2022.

Daniele Patisso, Head of Marketing of the IT division of Samsung Electronics Italia and Eve Partner nto said: “We are delighted and proud to partner with Logitech G in the Logitech McLaren G Challenge. Samsung has always been focused on gaming both with our products, among all the Odyssey Gaming Monitors able to offer gamers of all levels an excellent image quality for an unparalleled gaming experience, and with numerous initiatives dedicated to the world. eSports, which fascinates an ever-increasing number of people “.

Alessio Cicolari CEO of AK Informatica , Official Tech Partner of the G Challenge, adds: “ It is a pleasure and an honor to be back alongside an important partner for us like Logitech G. Sim Racing has always been the Gaming / Esports trend that has distinguished us for several years, many of the our electronic motorsport-themed tournaments and events are supported by Logitech G. The Sim Racing market is booming both in terms of products sold and users passionate about broadcasts and entertainment events created around competitions virtual, we are therefore sure that this new version of the Italian Wildcard of the Logitech G Challenge will also be a success “.

Marco Massarutto, Co-Founder and Executive Manager of Kunos Simulations: “We are proud to continue to support Logitech for this fantastic event. It is a competition that brings the public closer to the world of Sim Racing and Assetto Corsa Competizione represents a way for those who want to feel the same thrill of the drivers on their skin and in a tournament like this they see the opportunity for a challenge that is always first and foremost with themselves “.

This year’s tournament sees many innovations compared to the recent past: in fact expanded and includes three divisions: Open Wheel , Stock Car and Sport Car Racing . In its fourth year, the G Challenge will be played on iRacing and Assetto Corsa Competizione , and since last July drivers from all over the world are challenging each other with ‘fast laps’ to reach the top of the rankings .

“ We are really thrilled to have the opportunity, for the fourth consecutive year, to make many motorsport fans in Italy a compet action like the Logitech McLaren G Challenge, which allows everyone, not just professionals, to compete at a high level. Having such important partners, like Samsung and AK Informatica, makes us happy and proud. We can’t wait to leave and see how it turns out. 2021 has been a crazy year for Italian sport, maybe our Wild Card will ensure that 2022 will start in the best possible way too … “ concludes Raffaella Carissimi, Senior Marketing Specialist of Logitech G Italy .