F1 Esports: From Humble Beginnings to Prestigious Competitions

F1 Esports: From Humble Beginnings to Prestigious Competitions

Over the past few years, esports has grown from a niche community to something shown on a worldwide stage. Universities and colleges even offer esports programmes, recognising the thriving esports industry and the transferable skills it offers.  F1 esports in particular has shown phenomenal growth in the last few years, from its humble origins to teams featuring F1 drivers from both sides of the track. How has F1 esports managed to grow so rapidly over the past few years? We’re taking a closer look at…

Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?  

Is Esports a Mainstream Sport?  

Video gaming hasn’t always been seen as a form of competitive sport. Instead, playing games was considered a way to relax and entertain yourself. Ten years ago, you’d never be able to watch a game of FIFA, instead of regular professional football, being streamed on mainstream television channels. Fast forward to 2019, and the first ePremier League was broadcasted on Sky Sports. To compensate for COVID-19 pandemic restricting professional football games, the ePremier League was a competitive gaming tournament. Instead of hitting the playing field,…