The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Esports Team leads the silver arrows into the virtual world, competing in a range of sim-racing tournaments which include: F1 Esports, ESL R1, V10R and the Le Mans Virtual Series. Based on the premises of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in Brackley; a purpose-built esports training facility provides the Team’s drivers with world class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, to develop their skills, train and compete. The Team’s affiliation with Mercedes-AMG goes further than just the name. The two Teams frequently collaborate and share information to improve Team, driver and car performance on the virtual and real-world track.
Esports Drivers
Jarno Opmeer
Jarno Opmeer is the 2020 and 2021 Formula One Esports Champion. The 22-year-old Dutch Esports driver and former racing driver will be looking to become the first-ever driver to win three consecutive Formula One Pro Series world titles. Jarno boasts a huge worldwide social media following of 911.7k followers across his channels.
Jake Benham
Jake Benham completes Mercedes’ roster in F1 Esports Series Pro, his promotion to the series arriving after becoming a double World Online Racing series champion, as well as his successful run to third place in the 2022 Pro Exhibition feeder series. Jake got his first taste of competitive F1 Esports in 2022 and very quickly has become an integral part of the team.
James Baldwin
James Baldwin, winner of the 2019 ‘World’s Fastest Gamer’ competition and Autosport's 2022 Esports Driver of the Year Award is an exciting driver equally at home racing in the virtual or real world. James is a British GT race winner in the real world and former British GT Esports Champion and Le Mans Esports World Champion in the virtual.
Bono Huis
Bono Huis, a key pillar of the team since 2020. Bono has won a total of five Formula Sim Racing titles, as well as becoming the Formula E 2017 Vegas eRace Champion, Formula Pro 2021 Champion and, most recently, steered the Team to victory in the 2022 V10 R-League and a win in the Le Mans Virtual race at Spa-Francorchamps.
Graham Carroll
Graham Carroll, a former Scottish Karting and Formula Ford 1600 Champion before switching to Esports, becoming iRacing Pro series Champion in 2015. Graham joins from Red Bull Racing Esports where he competed in the V10 R League, as well as achieving a top-three finish in the Porsche GB iRacing championship in each of the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
Marko Pejic
First racing for the team in 2021, Marko Pejic returns to the team after two seasons of Formula Pro, helping the team become constructor’s champions in 2021. With multiple wins across various platforms and series including 3 race wins win the ADAC GT Masters Series and one in DTM Esports, Marko is a successful driver who specialises in GT racing, making him a crucial part of the team for the ESL R1 Series.
Marcel Kiefer
Marcel Kiefer, winner of the constructors’ title and 3rd placed driver in the 2020 season, is looking to become the first driver to win the constructors title with two different teams, joining Mercedes for 2023. With nearly 100k total subscribers on YouTube and 55.4k followers on twitter, Marcel has a rapidly growing online presence.
Dani Bereznay
Dani Bereznay will be taking part in his seventh season in F1 Esports in 2023, and will be hoping to add to his career total of five wins and six pole positions to date. The Hungarian driver's wealth of experience extends further than just his on-track honours. In addition to having competed in 50 Esports races, Dani claimed some notoriety for his performance on the stage in the Hungarian 'X-Faktor', coming eighth in the competition during the 2017 season. Showcasing a clear pedigree for on-screen entertainment, Dani also produces videos in Hungarian for his fans on YouTube, amassing 51.4k subscribers to date.
2023 Esports Schedule
This year, the Esports team will be particpating in several esports races and leagues, with more dates to be announced soon...
ESL R1 Season Schedule
Date
Round
July 27-30
ESL R1 Mid-Season Major – Gamers8
Aug 31 - Sept 1
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 1)
Sept 7-8
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 2)
Sept 21-22
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 3)
Sept 28-29
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 4)
Oct 5-6
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 5)
Oct 26-27
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 6)
Nov 2-3
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 7)
Nov 9-10
ESL R1 Season 2 (Round 8)
Nov 24-26
ESL R1 Major Finals – Dreamhack
Honours
2018
2018 Drivers and Constructors Champions - F1 Esports
2021
Drivers and Constructors Champions - Formula Pro Season 1
2021
Drivers and Constructors Champions - F1 Esports
2022
Teams Champions - V10-R League Season 3
2022
LMVS 6 hours of Spa Overall Winners
2023 Esports Merchandise
Introducing our latest Esports merchandise collection, curated to cater to all our Esports fans! Whether you're an avid gamer or a fervent Esports enthusiast, this collection is designed to keep you at the forefront of Esports fashion and fandom.
Visit the official Team store to get your hands on the latest kit.
After a short break from the calendar in 2022, the Lusail International Circuit is back for 2023!
Ahead of race weekend, we got our F1 Esports driver, Jake to give us a tour of the circuit on the F1 23 game and share the inside scoop on what to expect from the track layout this Sunday in Qatar.
Fast, Sweeping Corners 😍 | Qatar Track Guide
After a short break from the calendar in 2022, the Losail International Circuit is back for 2023! Ahead of race weekend, we got our F1 Esports driver Jake to give us a tour of the circuit on F1 23 and give us the inside scoop on what to expect from the track layout this Sunday in Qatar.
