Motorsport UK FF1600 Esports Cup 2026 is open – The winner qualifies for the 2027 F4 Esports Championship Craig Robinson, Senior Editor Last Updated: 10/08/2026 If you fancied going pro in a sim-racing game, then look no further. Motorsport UK has opened registrations for the 2026 UK FF1600 Esports Cup, the feeder series for the British F4 Esports Championship. How to qualify for the 2026 UK FF1600 Esports Cup The path into the main championship runs through a pre-qualification Time Attack on iRacing. The top 25 fastest drivers at the end of the qualification window will be invited to enter the main championship. There is no entry fee and no Motorsport UK Esports membership required to participate in pre-qualification. It should be a strong entry point for those looking to compete. Pre-qualification details: - Dates: 9:00 AM BST August 24th to 11:59 PM BST August 30th, 2026 - Platform: iRacing, hosted in the Time Attack section - Car: Ray FF1600 - Track: Snetterton 200 - Fixed car setup - All nationalities welcome Driver eligibility requirements: To enter you must meet all of the following criteria: - Aged 13 or over - No more than 7,500 iRating on a Formula Licence - Never held a Pro iRacing licence - No affiliation as a driver, coach, ambassador or academy driver to any team that has competed in the British F4 Esports Championship Motorsport UK has described the FF1600 Esports Cup as just the beginning of a wider talent pathway it is developing for aspiring drivers, with more information on future initiatives to follow. The winner will earn an entry spot into the British F4 Esports Championship in 2027. In addition, prizes are up for grabs, giving players solid sim-racing kit, featuring: - The winning driver will receive a Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Black 2-pedal