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REGISTER FOR FERRARI ESPORTS SERIES GLOBAL CHAMPIONSHIP ON ASSETTO CORSA TO GET AN IN-GAME FERRARI 488 GT3 EVO
Maranello, 30 June 2021 - The qualifying phases of the ‘Ferrari Esports Series 2021’ tournament may have begun but there is still time for participants to enter. Held on Assetto Corsa - Kunos Simulazioni’s masterpiece driving simulator - participants will receive a brand new in game Ferrari 488 GT3 Evo, with the opportunity to partake in the final qualifier session on the Zandvoort track in July. Those interested can register here.
"We are extremely excited to be a Ferrari partner for this fantastic event,” explains Marco Massarutto, Co-Founder and Executive Manager of Kunos Simulazioni SRL. “Assetto Corsa is a reference when it comes to high-level Esports competitions, and we are delighted to allow all participants to get on board the Ferrari 488 GT3”
Additionally, creatives can enter a design competition in the ‘Car Livery’ Contest’, registrations are open until 2 July. Entrants must share art for one or more of the three chosen cars - Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO, the 599XX EVO and the 488 GT3 Evo. Selected designs will appear on the official Ferrari Esports Series 2021 website where the audience votes for their favourite. The winner liveries will be announced on the Ferrari Esports socials, before they become the skin for the cars participating in the final rounds of the tournament when the 2021 champion is crowned. Artists can register here.
Even if not competing, fans can register in the special ‘Prize Competition’ to enter the chance to win exclusive Ferrari branded prizes after each race airs live by registering here.
The Ferrari Esports team will also participate in the Motorvalley Fest from Friday 2 until Sunday 4 July. Hosted at the Enzo Ferrari Museum in Modena, Coach Stefano Presenti and Amos Laurito will be making appearances alongside drivers like David Tonizza, Brendon Leigh and Giovanni De Salvo, who will be available to meet the public and host coaching sessions. There will also be a GT simulator so that fans are able to challenge the athletes and attempt to beat their times on a series of tracks using the ‘Ferrari Esports Beat the Pro’ format. Friday 2 afternoon, moreover, Marcus Armstrong, F2 driver from the FDA Team, will attend at the Museum to meet & greet all the fans.
For Press Enquiries: press@ferrariesportsseries.gg
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