Sim Formula Europe 2026 15–18 January MECC Maastricht (NL)
Join the fight — or watch the Elite 16 clash live for the 2026 title and €10,000 prize pool!
SFE 2026 Championship Final: Sunday, 18 Jan
Qualifying: 13:30 • Live Broadcast: 14:50 • Final: 15:00
Onsite Hotlap Qualifier:
• Fri, 16 Jan I 12:00 - 21:00 • Sat, 17 Jan I 09:00-13:30 • Sun, 18 Jan I 09:00-11:30
Location: Esports Arena
The battle continues onsite. Race your way into the SFE 2026 Championship Final. Qualify for the last ten seats — or watch the world’s best clash for glory live on Sunday!
The road to the Final 16 – Sim Formula Europe 2026 Championship
Europe’s premier virtual racing series, Sim Formula Europe (SFE) Championship, now in its 7th edition, welcomes everyone aged 16 and over (as of 18 January 2026) to compete for the ultimate title and a €10,000 prize pool.
The road to the Final 16 spans multiple platforms, wildcard entries and intense onsite competition. It began online on SimGrid, where the top three drivers on each platform secured their places. The competition now moves onsite, with the Onsite Hotlap Qualifier taking place from 16–18 January, followed by the Championship Final on Sunday, 18 January. All races will be held on The Last Garage, an exclusive racing platform not yet open to the public.
Join and watch the ultimate challenge — the only true level-playing-field championship where adaptability, courage, and raw speed decide the winner. Follow the official route below, from qualification to Champion.
Fight for the final 10 seats
Onsite Hotlap Qualifier:
- Friday, 16 January I 12:00 - 21:00 → Seats 7-10
- Saturday, 17 January I 9:30 - 13:30 → Seats 11-13
- Sunday, 18 January I 9:00 - 11:30 → Seats 14-16
⚠️ Important — Participant requirements:
- You must be 16 years or older (as of 18 January, 2026).
- Each participant may not exceed a maximum of two attempts in total to qualify.
- Winners of each Onsite Hotlap Qualifier will be announced immediately following the day’s Championship Qualifier — winners must be present at that moment to claim their spot, have their profile picture taken, and must be available to race in Sunday’s Final in Maastricht.
Watch the Final live
Championship Final - Sunday, 18 January:
🍿Be there live — follow the race up close at the Esports Arena, feel the adrenaline, and witness every high-speed battle unfold!
- Free practice & Briefing: 11:45 - 12:45
- Free practice & Qualifying: 13:30 - 14:30
- Live Broadcast: 14:50 - 17:10
- Final & Podium ceremony: 15:00 - 17:10
🎥 Live Broadcast starts at 14:50
Can't make if to the Sim Expo on Sunday? Tune in and follow every lap live.
Link to the Live Broadcast:
Sim Formula Europe — Official Format
Prize Breakdown
- 1st Place — €3,000
- 2nd Place — €2,000
- 3rd Place — €1,500
- 4th Place — €1,000
- 5th Place — €700
- 6th Place — €500
- 7th Place — €300
- 8th Place — €200
- 9th–16th — €100 each
Confirmed Finalists - SFE Championship 2026
Defending Champion
1. Devin Braune 🇩🇪
Online Hotlap Challenge Winners (SimGrid):
2. Gian Zoutewelle 🇳🇱
3. Abe Santema 🇳🇱
4. Remi Delorme 🇫🇷
Wildcards:
5. Bono Huis 🇸🇮
6. Ryan Barneveld 🇸🇮
Onsite Hotlap Qualifier Winners
Friday, 16 January:
7. Jernej Simoncic 🇸🇮
8. Niklas Houben 🇩🇪
9. Timo Geurts 🇳🇱
10.Tobias Gronewald 🇩🇪
Saturday, 17 January:
11. Sven Geelhoed 🇳🇱
12. Nicolas Hillebrand 🇩🇪
13. Jarno Opmeer 🇳🇱
Sunday, 18 January:
14. Angelo Michel 🇩🇪
15. Florian Bodin 🇩🇪
16. Pim Theunissen 🇳🇱
Who will be next to claim the crown?
