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TEAM VITALITY AND R8G ESPORTS JOIN FORCES ON THE RENNSPORT COMPETITIVE CIRCUIT

  • Team Vitality welcomes a new RENNSPORT racing simulation game roster to the Hive by partnering with R8G ESPORTS, the sim racing club founded by former F1 driver Romain Grosjean.
  • The first race will be held from May 17 during the ESL R1, the qualifying series for the Esports World Cup.
  • RENNSPORT is the only racing game that will be represented at EWC 24 this summer. A competition in which Team Vitality intends to shine!

After recently introducing its new StarCraft II and Tekken teams, Team Vitality welcomes its ninth game to its organization with the RENNSPORT roster. Made up of talented players previously playing under the colors of R8G Esports, the Team Vitality RENNSPORT roster will compete in its first races at ESL R1 on May 17. Full of ambition, the team will be a key asset for this summer's Esports World Cup (EWC) for the French club.

A TEAM THAT RUNS ON THE COMPETITIVE CIRCUIT

The new roster will feature a powerhouse team that has already enjoyed great success under the R8G Esports banner. On a day-to-day basis, the team will be supported by R8G Esports’ engineers and performance staff, as well as Romain Grosjean who will remain the driver mentor.

Launched in 2023, the competition on RENNSPORT was marked by the players of this roster. They distinguished themselves by winning second place in the Spring championship and winning the Fall championship. Finally, the excellent player Marcell Csincsik single-handedly won the Driver Championship during the Spring season.

This team has a performance DNA developed by the founder of the R8G sim racing team, Romain Grosjean. Former French F1 driver and current IndyCar driver, the Frenchman Romain Grosjean has a record of 179 F1 starts, 10 podiums, and has been champion of GP2 and F3.

" It's an honor to join the sim racing circuit with a team with very high potential like R8G Esports. Managing to integrate a French team as part of our international development is a nice wink. Together, we want to extend this dynamic of performance and continue to place Team Vitality at the top of the podiums. The ESL R1 will be a good start before the Esports World Cup this summer. " says Fabien Devide, President of Team Vitality.

Roster composition

  • Thibault Cazaubon is a 22-year-old French talent. He made his professional debut in 2017, after only playing for a year. Imposing on the RENNSPORT, rFactor2, Raceroom, iRacing and ACC scenes, Thibault won the 2019 iRacing GT French Championship early in his career. He was notably part of the winning team of the ESL R1 Team World Championship in 2023. In 2024, Thibault took second place in the Porsche Esports Supercup Germany and the title of European Vice-Champion of Sim Formula. Thibault's rapid rise, and his regular podiums, underlines all his determination and limitless ambition.

  • Erhan Jajovski is a gamer from North Macedonia. He began his journey in 2015 before turning professional in 2019. A standout on multiple games including RENNSPORT, rFactor2, Raceroom, ACC and iRacing, Erhan rose to prominence at the 2019 World's Fastest Gamer Finals. In 2021, he excelled by claiming the Formula E Accelerate World Championship runner-up title. In 2023, Erhan triumphed in the GTE class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual and played a pivotal role in his team's ESL R1 Team World Championship victory. At 28, Erhan's impressive results highlight his talent and consistency in the competitive sim racing world, cementing his reputation as a top contender on the global stage.

  • Jiri Toman is 26 years old and hails from the Czech Republic. In 2020, he turned pro, winning the Virtual Endurance Championship LMP2 title (2021) and the European SimRacing Championship (2022). In 2023, he helped his team win the ESL R1 Team World Championship. In 2024, Jiri demonstrated his versatility and skills across multiple games by reaching the podium at the Porsche Cup Germany.

  • Marcell Csincsik is a 25-year-old Hungarian prodigy who burst onto the scene in 2008. In 2023, he made his name in sim racing history by winning the inaugural ESL R1 Drivers’ World Championship. His exceptional talent was highlighted by two Formula E Accelerate victories in 2023, demonstrating his dominance in the game. As Csincsik continues to redefine excellence, he remains a rising star to watch.

  • Kylian Drumont (Reserve Driver) is the 19-year-old French sensation. He arrived on the esports scene in 2021, after making his debut in 2020. Specializing in Gran Turismo and RENNSPORT, Kylian quickly made a name for himself thanks to his performances. In 2022, he won the Gran Turismo World Series Showdown and the Manufacturers Cup World Championship. The following year, he won the GT7 Esports Sim Racing Olympic title. Kylian's rapid rise and impressive victories underline his talent and indicate a promising future for him.

AN UNPRECEDENTED PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT WITH ACER

The team’s meteoric rise to fame was also made possible by Acer, with its premium gaming brand Predator, which has helped R8G Esports win several major championship titles in various racing simulation games. As part of Team Vitality’s expansion, all parties have agreed to join forces and form a new powerhouse within the RENNSPORT community.

This is why Team Vitality is pleased to welcome Acer as a partner for the upcoming ESL R1 season as well as the Esports World Cup sim racing competition.

“ We are delighted to partner with the new Team Vitality RENNSPORT team through our premium gaming brand Predator ,” said Valerie Piau, Vice President of Marketing and New Business at Acer EMEA . “ We remain steadfast in our support for this incredible team, and the development and growth of racing simulation games in general .”

TEAM VITALITY RENNSPORT ON THE ROAD TO EWC

RENNSPORT is the only racing game announced to be represented at EWC 24 this summer. Team Vitality, among twelve other teams, aims to win their respective competition in the Esports World Cup.

The qualifying rounds will start from ESL R1 next May where the roster will compete under the yellow and black colors for the first time! The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced that the total prize pool for the first edition will be over $60 million.

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