We are proud to unveil the FIA Esports x Assetto Corsa Rally – Global Rally Tour, marking the inaugural FIA-sanctioned esports tournament hosted within the Assetto Corsa Rally platform.
Collaborating with the FIA, this international competition offers rally enthusiasts across the globe a premier stage to showcase their talents, with the ultimate prize being a coveted spot at the live FIA Finals in Shanghai during the prestigious FIA Awards Week.
If you aspire to compete in the Shanghai Finals, here is everything you need to prepare.
To be eligible to participate:
• Competitors must be at least 14 years of age.
• Registration must be completed via the official FIA website.
• Participants are required to provide their passport nationality and date of birth during the sign-up process.
• Your designated competition region is determined by your passport nationality, independent of your esports license.
• Drivers of legal adult age in their home country may register as a Competitor.
• Minor participants (aged 14–17) must nominate an adult Competitor holding a valid license.
• While no license is required for the online qualifier, a valid license will be mandatory should you advance to the Regional Shootouts.
The online qualification phase will be hosted within the Events section of Assetto Corsa Rally and serves as the exclusive gateway to the Regional Shootouts.
You are welcome to make as many attempts as you wish to refine your stage time throughout the Qualification Window; however, only times logged during this official period will be considered.
• Opens: 12 May 2026 – 00:00 GMT
• Closes: 25 May 2026 – 23:59 GMT
All times will be recorded via a dedicated in-game server, ensuring a level playing field by utilizing identical vehicle and stage specifications for every participant.
• Vehicle: Hyundai i20
• Stage: Wales – Hafren North – Cwmbiga – Variant 1 of 6
Only performances achieved during the designated official window will be validated.
Following the conclusion of the online qualifier:
• The top 8 drivers from each region will progress to their respective Regional Shootout.
• Due to the unified regional format, Europe is allocated 16 qualification spots.
There will be six distinct Regional Shootouts:
• North America
• South America
• Europe
• Africa
• Middle East & North Africa
• Asia Pacific
Contenders will vie for regional supremacy to secure their pathway to the FIA Finals.
• The two fastest drivers from each Regional Shootout will advance to the FIA Finals.
• Europe will send 4 drivers owing to its larger event structure.
• A total of 16 competitors will convene in Shanghai for the FIA Finals.
The FIA Finals are scheduled for Shanghai during FIA Awards Week (7–13 December 2026) and will be contested as a knockout tournament.
The bracket structure is as follows:
1. Round of 16
2. Quarter Finals
3. Semi Finals
4. Grand Final
Drivers will be seeded based on their performance in practice sessions, with each knockout match determined by a single timed run.
• The fastest driver progresses.
• Semi-finalists who do not advance will compete in a third-place playoff.
• The Grand Final will be held live on stage as part of the FIA Awards.
From the main menu, navigate to the Events section and select “FIA Esport” from the top navigation bar.
One attempt. One stage. Only one FIA Esports Global Rally Tour Champion… Do you have what it takes?