The world’s fastest virtual Formula 1 drivers will descend on the Gfinity Arena in London next Tuesday in a race to qualify for the inaugural F1 Esports Series World Final in Abu Dhabi. The event will be shown live on the official F1 Twitch and Facebook accounts and streamed on f1esports.com.

The F1 Esports Series is a partnership between Formula 1, the world’s premier motor sport; Codemasters, the leading racing game developer and publisher; and Gfinity, the global leader in esports events and competitions.

The F1 Esports Series is a partnership between Formula 1, the world’s premier motor sport; Codemasters, the leading racing game developer and publisher; and Gfinity, the global leader in esports events and competitions.

The 40 semi-finalists reached the London event through a series of qualifying rounds held over the past few weeks on the F1™ 2017 game using the famous Monza and Suzuka circuits. Ten of the 40 qualified online through the PS4 platform, 10 through the Xbox One and 10 via PC Windows.

Nine drivers reached the semi-finals from the F1 2017 Affiliated leagues, held using all platforms, while the 40th semi-finalist is a wildcard entry, selected by a vote from an independent panel, including former F1 driver David Coulthard, based on ability, skill and knowledge of esports.