Gfinity PLC (AIM:GFIN) extended its e-sports relationship with Formula 1 for a further year.
The AIM-listed company will deliver the main elements of the F1 E-sports Series presented by Aramco in 2022, namely the Formula 1 Lenovo British Grand Prix 2022 and the Pro Championship, described by Gfinity as “the pinnacle of F1 E-sports”.
Gfinity will also provide adjudication services to Codemasters for the 2023 Challenger Series.
Full details of the 2022 season format will be announced in due course.
"The F1 Esports Series presented by Aramco is one of the most exciting esports tournaments in the world," said John Clarke, the chief executive officer of Gfinity.
"We are delighted to continue to work with Formula 1 to deliver an expanded 2022 programme. Last year’s series broke viewing records with more than 23 million views across digital platforms, a 103% year on year increase. The foundations are in place to grow the audience even higher. The thrills and spills of virtual racing has captured the imagination. It is bringing even more young people into the world of F1 and Gfinity is proud to play a role in making it happen,”