Virtual Velocity: Red Bull Sim Racing Shakes Up the F1 Sim World Championship

The virtual racing community witnessed an exciting twist in the discipline this season, where remarkable performances and unexpected shifts set the stage for what comes next in the simulation world.

Red Bull’s reputation in Formula 1 throughout the 2020s has been impressive, although indications suggest This transition appears poised to emerge in 2025 as their real-world cars lose pace to competitors like McLaren. In the realm of simulation racing, however, this strong influence continues unabated. The 2025 Global Formula One Virtual Racing Championship reached its conclusion with Jarno Opmeer from Red Bull Sim Racing seizing the top spot.

The final rounds ended recently, allowing Opmeer to clinch the trophy after amassing a season total of 154 points, nearly 20 points ahead of his closest rival Ismael Fahssi from Williams Esports, who reached 135 points.

On the constructors’ front, Red Bull also led the scoreboard by finishing with 244 points, outstripping Ferrari Esports, which concluded their campaign with 207 points—a difference of nearly 40 points.

Looking forward, attention is turning to the forthcoming season. Expectations are high for an earlier start than usual, especially with F1 25 scheduled to debut in late May.

• Champion: Jarno Opmeer with 154 points
• Runner-up: Ismael Fahssi with 135 points
• Leading Constructor: Red Bull with 244 points
• Second in Constructors: Ferrari Esports with 207 points