FIA Motorsport Games to be held in France for 2020

Marseille will act as the host city for the 2020 FIA Motorsport Games later this year, with Circuit Paul Ricard to act as the racing venue.

The Motorsport Games, which began in Rome this year and saw Russia top the medal tally, will move to the French port city of Marseille.

The 2019 edition comprised of six disciplines: GT Cup, Touring Car Cup, F4 Cup, Drifting Cup, Karting Slalom Cup, and Digital Cup. The FIA has confirmed that new disciplines will be added for 2020, but these are yet to be confirmed.

Circuit Paul Ricard, home of the French Grand Prix, will host the event over the 23-25 October.

FIA President Jean Todt said “I’m delighted that following the success of the inaugural edition, the concept of the FIA Motorsport Game continues to grow as the event moves to the prestigious Circuit Paul Ricard.”

“This is a clear indication that this unique approach to motor racing proved to be the right one and that the future is bright for the FIA Motorsport Games. I feel confident that the 2020 edition will continue to bring together both fans of motor sport as well as people with general appreciation of international sport. At the same time, I’m eager to see even more national federations capturing the patriotic spirit of the event and getting involved.”

“By including grassroots level disciplines, they offer an accessible platform for future generations of competitors, something that is very important for us at the FIA. I am very much looking forward to the FIA Motorsport Games taking place in France.”

President of the French Federation of Automobile Sport, Nicolas Deschaux, said “In 2020, France is proud to welcome the second running of the FIA Motorsport Games in Marseille, which will host the event in tandem with Circuit Paul Ricard, the current home of the French Formula 1 Grand Prix.”

“Here in our country this unique and innovative concept will again highlight the diversity of motor sport with a wealth of disciplines featured, from Circuit Racing through Karting and Drifting to Digital Motor Sport. Under the auspices of the SRO Motorsport Group’s recognised know-how, the FIA Motorsport Games will bring together drivers and teams under the colours of their national flags. Certainly, the world of motor sport will rock to the rhythm of the French Riviera during the weekend!”