Motorsport Games Inc. (NASDAQ: MSGM) (“Motorsport Games” or the
“Company”) today announced another star-studded entry list has been
released for the third edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual,
the final round of the 2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series season. The
event will take place on January 14 & 15, 2023 and will be held
virtually, with the 180 drivers on simulators located all around
the world.
The award-winning virtual event continues to be
a huge draw for drivers at the top of their game in both the real
and sim racing worlds. A fantastic line up of drivers includes
two-time F1 World Champion Max Verstappen, former
F1 and current INDYCAR star Romain Grosjean, FIA
F2 Champion Felipe Drugovich, and FIA F3 Champion
Victor Martins. Also among the entries are
three-time World Touring Car Champion Andy Priaulx
who will be racing with his son Seb – himself a
Porsche Carrera Cup North America Champion – in the Le Mans Virtual
Cup guest car. They will be competing with INDYCAR’s Felix
Rosenqvist, a noted race winner in both the real and
virtual worlds, and Luke Browning, GB3 Champion
and Aston Marin Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year, together
with many other well-known names.
In addition to real-world racing stars (listed
as PRO on the entry list), internationally-renowned esports stars
and former 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual winners such as
Jeffrey Rietveld, Joshua Rogers
and Nikodem Wisniewski are on the entry list,
to name but a few. Also competing will be James
Baldwin, recently awarded the prestigious Autosport Award
for Esports Driver of the Year. The roster of talented and
determined sim racers who will be combining with the pros to
provide twice-round-the-clock racing, rivalry and entertainment is
truly impressive and they have multiple esports championship titles
between them.
In total, 180 drivers representing more than 40
different nations will be taking on the legendary Circuit de la
Sarthe for the first event in the ACO’s centenary year.
Manufacturers officially represented include Alpine, AMG
Mercedes, BMW, Ferrari, Peugeot, Porsche, with renowned
drivers such as David Brabham, Romain Grosjean and Olivier Panis
also fielding teams.
Further details will be revealed in the coming
days about individual car liveries, plus how you can follow the 24
Hours of Le Mans Virtual on television, online and on social media
channels around the world.
All information on the event can also be found
on www.lemansvirtual.com.
About Le Mans Virtual SeriesLe
Mans Virtual Series is a global, elite esports series made up of
five rounds which bring together endurance racing and sim racing
top teams to compete on some of the world’s most famous racetracks.
International FIA-licensed real-world drivers are teamed up with
elite esports squads to take on endurance classics for a total
prize fund of US$250,000, culminating in the prestigious 24 Hours
of Le Mans Virtual. Le Mans Virtual Series is a joint venture
between leading racing game developer, publisher and esports
ecosystem provider of official motorsport racing series throughout
the world, Motorsport Games, and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest
(ACO) - the creator and organizer of the world-famous 24 Hours of
Le Mans and promoter of the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA
WEC).
Round 1 |
8 Hours of
Bahrain, Bahrain |
September 17,
2022 |
Round 2 |
4 Hours of Monza, Italy |
October 8, 2022 |
Round 3 |
6 Hours of Spa, Belgium |
November 5, 2022 |
Round 4 |
500 Miles of Sebring, USA |
December 3, 2022 |
Round 5 |
24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual |
January 14/15, 2023 |
About Motorsport
Games:Motorsport Games, a Motorsport Network company, is a
leading racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem
provider of official motorsport racing series throughout the world.
Combining innovative and engaging video games with exciting esports
competitions and content for racing fans and gamers, Motorsport
Games strives to make the joy of racing accessible to everyone. The
Company is the officially licensed video game developer and
publisher for iconic motorsport racing series across PC,
PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and mobile, including NASCAR,
INDYCAR, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the British Touring Car
Championship (“BTCC”), as well as the industry leading rFactor 2
and KartKraft simulations. rFactor 2 also serves as the official
sim racing platform of Formula E, while also powering F1 Arcade
through a partnership with Kindred Concepts. Motorsport Games is an
award-winning esports partner of choice for 24 Hours of Le Mans,
Formula E, BTCC, the FIA World Rallycross Championship and the
eNASCAR Heat Pro League, among others. Motorsport Games is building
a virtual racing ecosystem where each product drives excitement,
every esports event is an adventure and every story inspires.
Forward-Looking
Statements:Certain statements in this press release which
are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended,
and are provided pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements in
this press release that are not statements of historical fact may
be deemed forward-looking statements. Words such as “continue,”
“will,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “expect,” “expected,” “plans,”
“intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,”
“potential,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the timing,
participants and expected benefits of the final round of the
2022-23 Le Mans Virtual Series season. All forward-looking
statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are
generally outside the control of Motorsport Games and are difficult
to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to: difficulties, delays in or unanticipated events
that may impact the timing and expected benefits of the Le Mans
Virtual Series, such as due to unexpected changes in the event
participants, as well as challenges that may arise from
difficulties, delays or less than expected results in achieving the
Company’s growth plans, strategies, objectives and expectations,
such as due to a slower than anticipated economic recovery and/or
the Company’s inability, in whole or in part, to continue to
execute its business strategies and plans, such as due to less than
anticipated participation in or viewership of the Le Mans Virtual
Series events. Factors other than those referred to above could
also cause Motorsport Games’ results to differ materially from
expected results. Additional examples of such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) delays and
higher than anticipated expenses related to the ongoing and
prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, any resurgence of COVID-19 and the
Russia invasion of Ukraine; (ii) Motorsport Games’ ability (or
inability) to maintain existing, and to secure additional, licenses
and other agreements with various racing series; (iii) Motorsport
Games’ ability to successfully manage and integrate any joint
ventures, acquisitions of businesses, solutions or technologies;
(iv) unanticipated operating costs, transaction costs and actual or
contingent liabilities; (v) the ability to attract and retain
qualified employees and key personnel; (vi) adverse effects of
increased competition; (vii) changes in consumer behavior,
including as a result of general economic factors, such as
increased inflation, higher energy prices and higher interest
rates; (viii) Motorsport Games’ inability to protect its
intellectual property; and/or (ix) local, industry and general
business and economic conditions. Additional factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements can be found in
Motorsport Games’ filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, its Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC during 2022, as well as in its
subsequent filings with the SEC. Motorsport Games anticipates that
subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions
and expectations to change. Motorsport Games assumes no obligation,
and it specifically disclaims any intention or obligation, to
update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing
Motorsport Games’ plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.
Additionally, the business and financial materials and any other
statement or disclosure on, or made available through, Motorsport
Games’ website or other websites referenced or linked to this press
release shall not be incorporated by reference into this press
release.
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Press Contacts:
US Press: pr@motorsportgames.com
Fiona Miller, Miller Media & Communications, on +44 7770
371332 or media@lemansvirtual.com
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