EMEA Hotlap Qualifier

WELCOME TO THE FERRARI HP ESPORTS SERIES 2026!

This year’s competition brings together both experienced sim racers and newcomers, giving drivers the chance to compete in their chosen discipline for an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of the official Ferrari Esports Team. Supported by Ferrari, participants from around the world will race on iRacing across three regional competitions, aiming to qualify for the Grand Final.

The Grand Final will see the top drivers from each region compete against one another to determine the overall champion. Taking place later this year, the event will provide competitors with a chance to showcase their skills on a global stage and conclude the season with a competitive finale.

HOW TO REGISTER:

SIGN IN/REGISTER ON THE FERRARI HP ESPORTS WEBSITE:

• Click on the "Sign In/Register" button located in the top right corner of the website.

• If you don't have an account, you'll be prompted to authorize Discord. Follow the prompts to complete this step.

• Once authorized, you'll be redirected back to the Ferrari HP Esports website to read and accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

SYNC OR CREATE SIMGRID ACCOUNT:

• If you have an existing SimGrid account, it will be automatically synced. Review the information and confirm.

• If you don't have a SimGrid account, you'll be prompted to provide details such as first name, last name, date of birth, nationality, and your Steam ID and/or iRacing ID (as applicable).

• Accept the SimGrid Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy as part of the account creation process.

READ THE RULES:

• Thoroughly review the following information before proceeding with registration; 

  • Ferrari HP Esports Terms & Conditions

  • Ferrari HP Esports Code of Conduct & Sporting Code

  • Ferrari HP Esports Contest Regulations

  • Event Rules

REGISTER FOR THE HOTLAP QUALIFIER:

• On the hotlap qualifier event page, locate the "Register" button and click on it.

• Fill in the required fields on the registration form.

• After completing the form, submit your registration.

Upon successful registration, you'll receive a confirmation message on the website.

COMPETITION FORMAT:

HOTLAP PHASE (1ST STAGE):

• Duration: Four standalone weeks of hotlap qualifying

  • Drivers must register before the end of the week they set their lap to remain eligible.

• Participants compete individually to set the fastest lap times.

• Top 10 fastest drivers (each week) progress to the Regional Qualifiers (Stage 2).

REGIONAL QUALIFIERS (2ND STAGE):

• Drivers are devided into two splits of 20

  • P1-10 from week 1 vs P1-10 from week 2

  • P1-10 from week 3 vs P1-10 from week 4

• Top 10 drivers from each split advance to the Regional Finals (3rd Stage).

REGIONAL FINALS (3RD STAGE):

• Top 20 drivers from the Regional Qualifiers compete against each other.

• The top 4 drivers from each region progress into the Grand Final.

GRAND FINAL:

• Ultimate showdown to determine the overall champion

HOW TO JOIN THE SERVER:

• Drivers that registered before the Deadline of each Hotlap week, will be able to join a specific Time Attack challenge within the official iRacing launcher

  • Head towards the "TIME ATTACK" section and search for "Ferrari"