2024 DTM eSports Championship Ignites with Fierce Competition
SimRacers Battle for Prestigious Spots in High-Stakes Virtual Racing Tournament
The 2024 DTM eSports Championship, a pinnacle of virtual motorsport competition, has commenced its thrilling hunt for the top 32 permanent starters. This prestigious event, boasting a significant prize pot of €50,000, has attracted Europe's elite SimRacers. They are set to compete in two intense shoot-out races scheduled for the 19th of January and the 2nd of February, with the first showdown taking place on the virtual track in Oschersleben.
A total of 64 drivers, representing some of the most renowned eSports teams such as Mouz, Coanda, Williams Dörr Esports, R8G Esports, Fordzilla, and Veloce, have already secured their spots for the elimination competition. Notably, the Scuderia Ferrari Esports Team is making its debut appearance. However, during the first event, only 16 of these competitors will seal their places in the DTM eSports Championship 2024.
The competition format is rigorous yet exhilarating. In two rounds, 32 drivers will each engage in a 10-minute qualifying session followed by a high-stakes 20-minute race. The fastest six drivers from each round will directly qualify for the season, while those ranked seventh to twenty-second will have a second chance to clinch one of the remaining four places.
The 16 successful drivers from this initial shoot-out and another 16 from the second shoot-out will compete in the season opener at the virtual Norisring on the 8th of March. The season promises to be a thrilling display of skill and strategy, spanning six races.
Viewers can catch the live stream of Shootout 1, complete with English commentary, on the DTM YouTube channel, ensuring fans won't miss a moment of this electrifying contest. The 2024 DTM eSports Championship is not just a display of virtual racing prowess but a testament to the growing prominence and excitement surrounding eSports in the realm of motorsport.
Calendar
01.–15.01.2024 Leaderboard 1
19.01.2024 Shoot-Out 1 Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
19.–29.01.2024 Leaderboard 2
02.02.2024 Shoot-Out 2 Circuit Zandvoort
08.03.2024 Round 1 Norisring
15.03.2024 Round 2 Nürburgring
22.03.2024 Round 3 Lausitzring
05.04.2024 Round 4 Sachsenring1
2.04.2024 Round 5 Red Bull Ring
19.04.2024 Round 6 Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg