Get ready for the Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event! Gran Turismo™7 has been chosen as the platform for this global virtual competition, with the finals taking place at the first-ever Olympic Esports Week in Singapore. Read on for all the exciting details!

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event is set to rev up virtual racing fans around the world, with Gran Turismo™7 announced as the platform for this exciting global competition. This event is the result of a valuable collaboration between the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), and Polyphony Digital Inc.

The competition will begin with an online time trial in mid-April, with eligibility criteria to be announced at a later date. The fastest racers from the time trial will be invited to compete at the live finals, which will be held at Singapore’s Suntec Centre from June 22-25, 2023. This will be part of the first-ever Olympic Esports Week, and promises to be a thrilling event for esports and racing fans alike.

For Kazunori Yamauchi, the producer of the Gran Turismo series, this is an exciting step forward in virtual and real-world racing. He believes that the athletes will be able to move seamlessly between the virtual and real, and that this will be a game-changer for the sport. Robert Reid, the FIA Deputy President for Sport, also sees this event as a great way to promote mass participation and showcase the sport's diversity and inclusivity.

The Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event is a continuation of the Olympic Movement, with the ambition of creating more opportunities for both players and fans of elite competition. It's a chance to explore shared opportunities and lessons across health and wellbeing, training, and innovation.

If you're a fan of Gran Turismo™7, virtual racing, or just excited about esports being recognized on a global stage, then mark your calendars for the Olympic Esports Series 2023 Motor Sport Event. The finals will be streamed globally across Olympics.com and Olympic social channels, so you won't want to miss a moment of the action!