The series of announcements were revealed at the Alpine Esports Sim Racing Expo at its F1 factory in Oxfordshire, attended by E&T. It showcased each product, discussed the state of the sim racing industry, which is forecast to be worth over $13bn by 2026, and outlined Alpine Esports’ ambitions for 2023 and beyond.
“Sim racing is an important part of Alpine’s DNA,” Guillaume Vergnas, head of Esports, Gaming & Web3 at Alpine, said during the expo. “We see the crossover between real-world racing and sim racing continue to blur where it can support how we conduct testing of our cars, providing us with realistic data.”
Vergnas added that the immersive technology could also allow the team to better engage with new audiences. “Our line-up of partners allows us to support our competitive ambitions for our F1 Esports team and Le Mans Virtual Series Team, engage with fans in completely new ways, and support our Business Unit.”
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