Abu Dhabi: Former F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso has joined Logitech G — a global leader in gaming gear and simulation wheels — and leading firm G2 eSports to form a new, elite racing team called the FA Racing G2 Logitech G. The team will participate across a variety of games, console and PC platforms, as well as all current competitions.
“Every Formula 1 driver is a gamer at heart,” said Alonso.
“Competing on the virtual stage opens a vast amount of possibilities for young drivers that wouldn’t otherwise have a chance to get into racing. For the first time ever, fans are no longer just spectators but can take part in the game and maybe become real sim racers on my team,” he added.
Professional teams want to sustain the phenomenal growth of eSports and to simulation racing, in particular. Through this collaboration FA Racing, G2 eSports and Logitech G become the first racing team to partner with an F1 champion, with the aim of creating a team that all sim racing enthusiasts will aspire to.
The team has already signed up Cem Bolukbasi, a finalist in this year’s F1 eSports championship in Abu Dhabi.
This year seems to be the year of new beginnings for Alonso. In May he tried himself as a racer outside Formula One and made his debut in Indianapolis 500 earning the ‘Rookie of the Year’ award. Shortly later, he introduced his new fashion brand KIMOA.
