Motorsport Games, a developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider of official racing series throughout the world, and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest have announced an important update to their joint venture agreement. As a result, Le Mans Esports Series Ltd will create, develop and publish video games, in addition to esports, based on the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans and FIA World Endurance Championship.

This update supersedes the initial agreement that Motorsport Games and the ACO signed in 2019, extending it to a ten-year rolling licence.

This agreement follows the success of the Le Mans Esports Series and the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans last June. The Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans brought together 200 of the world’s best real-world and esports drivers in an online race for the title. The event was broadcast on many mainstream networks such as Eurosport, ESPN, Sky Sports and J-Sports with further support on OTT such as Motorsport.tv and other online streaming platforms.

Pierre Fillon, President of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest: "For the past two years the ACO, in joint venture with Motorsport Games has embarked on a major E-sport strategy.  Last June, the Virtual 24 Hours Le Mans marked an important milestone in this programme. Now, the aim of this partnership is not only to propose an attractive virtual Le Mans Series but also to create a game dedicated to the 24 Hours Le Mans, accessible to all enthusiasts. It is essential for the ACO to continue to propose a major motorsport series especially with the imminent arrival of the Hypercar category and in several years the introduction of hydrogen, while at the same time developing an ambitious E-game programme."

Gérard Neveu, CEO of Le Mans Esports Series: “Motorsport Games has demonstrated its passion, expertise and commitment to the ACO and the FIA World Endurance Championship. This extension of the joint venture was the natural next step in our partnership. We look forward to working together for many years to come to create best-in-class racing games and esports that reflect the values and quality of the iconic Le Mans brand.”