Otis Lawrence becomes youngest ever F1 Sim Racing World Champion after dramatic Alpine Sim Racing season 29 May 2026 Alpine Sim Racing's Otis Lawrence has won the 2026 Formula One Sim Racing Drivers' World Championship, becoming the youngest ever champion, following a dramatic season finale on Thursday 28th May. The championship battle went down to the final event of the year, featuring races in Mexico, São Paulo and Abu Dhabi, where eighteen-year-old Lawrence sealed his crown, finishing fifth at the Yas Marina Circuit after a crucial dramatic overtake in the closing laps on Bari Broumand. Lawrence was crowned champion by just two points after a sensational campaign which featured three victories, a run of three consecutive pole positions and a series of standout performances across the 12-race season. Alongside team-mates Dani Bereznay and Josh Idowu, Alpine Sim Racing also secured the runners-up spot in the Teams' Championship. The title-winning season began in spectacular fashion at DreamHack at the NEC in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on 27 – 29 March where the opening event was staged in front of a live audience. Lawrence immediately made an impression, delivering victory at Suzuka, his first win for Alpine Sim Racing, and the team's first triumph in F1 Sim Racing since 2020. The momentum continued across Event 2 on 22/23 April, held at Formula 1's state-of-the-art Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill, UK. Lawrence underlined his title credentials with three consecutive pole positions at Jeddah, Barcelona and Silverstone, showing exceptional one-lap pace throughout the campaign. A second-place finish in Jeddah and a commanding wet-weather victory at Silverstone propelled the Welshman to the top of the Drivers' standings. At Barcelona, team-mate Josh Idowu secured his maiden F1 Sim Racing podium finish to strengthen Alpine Sim Racing's position in the Teams' Championship. Event 3, starting on