Assetto Corsa | Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Coming As Part Of New Esport Series

Paul Jeffrey · Jul 28, 2020

In yet more Assetto Corsa news, Italian giants Ferrari have announced a new Esport series that will include the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo as exclusive content for participants.

Ferrari Hublot Esports Series debuts September.
The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo will be a series exclusive new car.
Categories for PRO and AM drivers.

In a special press announcement earlier today, featuring lead Ferrari Formula One driver Charles Leclerc, the iconic Ferrari brand have announced their next official venture into the world of esport racing. The Ferrari Hublot Esport Series is set to debut over the course of the coming months, beginning this September, with pre-entries opening on August 7th for European residents over 18-years of age.

Want to know what Leclerc and co have to say about the new series? Check out the announcement conference below:

What makes this series particularly interesting, aside from the fact it involves one of the most storied names in motorsport, is the fact that the new category has elected to pair up with the original Assetto Corsa simulation, which has opened up the opportunity for the series to bring the Ferrari 488 challenge Evo car into the title - adding a free piece of content available exclusively to drivers who take part in the qualification process.

As the new championship is set to be split between PRO (invitational drivers) and AM (qualified drivers), the 12 fastest drivers in each category to emerge from the four October races will go forward to the finals in November when the overall winner will be decided over three races.

In terms of prizes, Ferrari plan to award the overall champion a place in the Ferrari Driver Academy Hublot Esports team, alongside the reigning F1 Esports Drivers’ Champion, David Tonizza, and established esport star Enzo Bonito - with coaching and advice provided to the drivers during the season from Charles Leclerc.

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guidofoc · Jul 29, 2020

erazerr7 said:
As a Canadian, I can confirm that I am only interested in polar bear riding.

Get oat.

Seriously: AC netcode is not too good for intercontinental multiplayer. I think that's the main problem. With a ping of 300+ you are dangerous for the other cars any time your connection or the server has a small hiccups. And you don't want to watch a live session streamed with the Ferrari brand and see cars warping around. So instead of winging it and just doing lazy Europe, they could have arranged something for each continent with local servers. Or just use ACC for heaven's sake! AC collision model is also rather "old" when compared to ACC. Never mind the penalty system, the broadcasting etc etc.. Meh.

Mr Deap · Jul 29, 2020

CC said:
Glad someone replied I read it and thought the same thing lol
Been the same all my life just want to race I never realised there was a age limit or expiry date

To be at least 18 is dumb to be honest. If my kids would try to participate, I would say to them it's a waste of time & you have more important stuff to do. Younger kids in high school would benefit more from participating & have some dedication on something they love. So they can actually put something relevant in their CV. If they would be younger, I would say, go ahead.

CC · Jul 29, 2020

Mr Deap said:
To be at least 18 is dumb to be honest. If my kids would try to participate, I would say to them it's a waste of time & you have more important stuff to do. Younger kids in high school would benefit more from participating & have some dedication on something they love. So they can actually put something relevant in their CV. If they would be younger, I would say, go ahead.

Too deep for me that man!

yes maybe again it’s a travelling thing
Under 18,s maybe need an adult to accompany you, sure it mentioned Ferrari driver academy I doubt they want to turn it into a family holiday.

Johnr777 · Jul 30, 2020

Michel Bélisle said:
What is the eSports age of consent then?

The “I’m insane” was towards his comment of E-sports being a complete waste of time for people over 18.

i don’t really care for an age limit, but maybe 16? The legal driving age in a lot of countries... some maturity can be expected.

Patrik Marek · Jul 30, 2020

Johnr777 said:
The “I’m insane” was towards his comment of E-sports being a complete waste of time for people over 18.

i don’t really care for an age limit, but maybe 16? The legal driving age in a lot of countries... some maturity can be expected.

well it's probably tied to the Ferrari Academy in case you win

Paul Mullins · Jul 30, 2020

ZeldaACFan17 · Jul 30, 2020

I don't want to race in Esports. I just want the car.

tlands2 · Jul 30, 2020

Amir Vodokotlic said:
^^^

nah this is not official Kunos content.

This is just like the KTM car.

..............

also it seems that only people that register can get the car.

so maybe it gets leaked? eventually.

so register even you know how to type

Patrik Marek · Jul 30, 2020

well, if I read the rules correctly, you have to live in EU :/ so eventhough I'm from Czech, I'm out ,cause I live in Canada :-/

DJ_666 · Jul 30, 2020

SunBro said:
This is on OG assetto corsa though?

If you install SOL and Custom Shaders Patch it looks stunning,very close to ACC and forcefeedback is way better in AC

RichardHessels · Jul 30, 2020

Mr Deap said:
To be at least 18 is dumb to be honest. If my kids would try to participate, I would say to them it's a waste of time & you have more important stuff to do. Younger kids in high school would benefit more from participating & have some dedication on something they love. So they can actually put something relevant in their CV. If they would be younger, I would say, go ahead.

You might get to drive the real car if you won, so you need to be at least 18.

guidofoc · Jul 30, 2020

If you look carefully, they used Content Manager and the CSP in this video (the sparks!)

Rory Wetherington · Jul 30, 2020

Elaphe said:
Italians presume Canadians are only interested in polar bear riding.

erazerr7 said:
As a Canadian, I can confirm that I am only interested in polar bear riding.

Man I'm so lost, all this time I thought Moose Riding was the big hoot up there

Cote Dazur · Jul 30, 2020

michelforest said:
Great! I will definitely register and participate. I just want the car... I know I will end up in 5324th position.

I will race you for that position. Also looking forward to try the car.

Mike Kadlcak · Jul 31, 2020

AC still is not that old... I wish we would get a final patch like where they address the curbs fix for example.

It still looks and drives better than any other modding friendly platform.

look at Arma series... the devs final patched it even they had next part already released or in heavy development.

I love it we get those cars still in AC.

and VR is amazing!

Mr Deap · Jul 31, 2020

Richard Hessels said:
You might get to drive the real car if you won, so you need to be at least 18.

Real car at the road is understandable or public track day.

For private race or official sport, it's way lower than 18 years old. I think Nascar start at 14 years old.

386 · Jul 31, 2020

will this get leaked?

Ben Lee · Jul 31, 2020

I do wonder how this competition will work. I *assume* that this will be open to all who register and will involve some kind of time trial to weed out the slower drivers, but what time trial mechanism will be used, since AC has no official timing app?

SunBro · Jul 31, 2020

Ben Lee said:
I do wonder how this competition will work. I *assume* that this will be open to all who register and will involve some kind of time trial to weed out the slower drivers, but what time trial mechanism will be used, since AC has no official timing app?

Maybe ptracker like dallara used?