THE CHAMPIONSHIP
ELF Sim Racing SERIESpowered by THE GRID
The championship that lets you go from virtual to real. Perform in sim racing and try to win your racing seat for the 2026 season!
Competition format
From hotlap to live races, discover the full programme.
Qualification Phase
A first round has already taken place in October 2024 at the Mondial de l'Automobile, qualifying the 8 best times in the hotlap THE GRID.
4 New Rounds
With a hotlap ELF Hotlap Hero (best lap times) and a race — ELF Track Clash.
📍 Hotlaps will take place depending on available centres. The Rome and Luxembourg centres will be integrated soon.
CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE
Round 1
15–20 October 2024
Round 2
6 June 2025 to 31 July 2025
Round 3
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025
Round 4
1 October 2025 to 30 November 2025
Round 5
1 December 2025 to 18 January 2026
RACE DATES ELF Track Clash
The ELF Track Clash races take place exclusively at the E-MOTION Paris centre.
Qualifying phase: Hotlap 30 min • Final: Sprint Race for the top 15 times (15 min qualifying + 15-lap race).
Spa-Francorchamps — Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2017
26 July · 6pm – 9pm
À venirMonza — Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo
14 September · 6pm – 9pm
À venirImola — Mercedes AMG GT3
23 November · 6pm – 9pm
À venirLaguna Seca — Ford GT40 MK1
18 January · 6pm – 9pm
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Endurance Race ELF
A team endurance race, echoing the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.
Upcoming event
Another exceptional event is planned for the final quarter of 2025. Details coming soon.
Your objective
Be part of the 100 finalists
Selected to compete in the grand final organised in Paris, on Sunday 1st February 2026, to identify the 8 finalists who will train and test themselves for 3 days on track.
Ranking method & rules
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Each participant will earn points for every Hotlap Hero round, ELF Track Clash race, and special event they take part in. A single standings table will award points as follows:
Good to know
Directly qualified for the Grand Final:
- TOP 3 from each round ELF Hotlap Hero
- TOP 5 from each race ELF Track Clash
- TOP 8 of the 2024 Worldwide Hotlap Automotive
- TOP 9 from the Endurance Race ELF
- TOP 3 from the upcoming event in late 2025
The top 35 drivers in the points standings will also gain access to the Grand Final!
Driver Status
Direct qualification won't be enough; consistency will allow you to improve your finalist status:
- TOP 5: Platinum
- TOP 6 to 20: Gold
- TOP 21 to 45: Silver
- TOP 46 to 87: Bronze
A panel of professionals will select 13 drivers to give a chance to talents identified by E-MOTION Paris.
Pool Distribution
The distribution of finalists into pools of 20 drivers will be established according to their status:
- 1 Platinum driver
- 3 Gold drivers
- 5 Silver drivers
- 11 Bronze drivers
TWO EXCLUSIVE FORMATS
Choose your preferred format or take part in both
ELF Hotlap Hero
Set the fastest time, qualify for the final, earn points and win prizes
4 Rounds:
12 June – 31 July
Spa-Francorchamps • Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2017
Ongoing1 August – 30 September
Monza • Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo
1 October – 30 November
Imola • Mercedes AMG GT3
1 December – 18 January
Laguna Seca • Ford GT40 MK1
Prizes at stake:
- 11 race entry offered (value £75)
- 21 hotlap entry offered (value £39) + 1 pro driver session 15 min (value £26)
- 31 pro driver session 30 min (value £50)
ELF Track Clash
4 races to experience live from E-MOTION Paris
4 Dates:
26 July @ 6pm
Spa-Francorchamps • Porsche 911 GT3 RSR 2017
Coming soonQualifying: Hotlap 30' (6pm–8pm) • Final TOP 15: Sprint Race (8pm–9pm)14 September @ 6pm
Monza • Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo
Qualifying: Hotlap 30' (6pm–8pm) • Final TOP 15: Sprint Race (8pm–9pm)23 November @ 6pm
Imola • Mercedes AMG GT3
Qualifying: Hotlap 30' (6pm–8pm) • Final TOP 15: Sprint Race (8pm–9pm)18 January @ 6pm
Laguna Seca • Ford GT40 MK1
Qualifying: Hotlap 30' (6pm–8pm) • Final TOP 15: Sprint Race (8pm–9pm)
Prizes at stake:
- 11 race entry offered (value £75) + 1 pro driver session 30 min (value £50)
- 21 hotlap entry offered (value £39) + 1 pro driver session 30 min (value £50)
- 31 pro driver session 30 min (value £50)
How does it work?
- Sign up — Choose your format and package.
- Participate — Complete your sessions or race in events.
- Ranking — Climb the leaderboard and win rewards.
READY TO JOIN THE COMPETITION?
Sign up now to take part in the ELF 2025 championship.