The F1 Esports Series 2020 rounded off a huge year for Formula 1 and its virtual racing offering after a record number of fans tuned into the action, with a total of 11.4 million live stream views across all digital platforms – a 98% increase on 2019.
Alfa Romeo’s Jarno Opmeer secured his first F1 Esports title in December’s Grand Final event, as both the drivers’ championship and teams’ championship – won by Red Bull for the second successive year – came down to the final race of the campaign. The Grand Final alone achieved 2.7m digital views, setting a new record for a Pro Series event.