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07/06/2022 07:00

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RNS Number : 9055N  Gfinity PLC  07 June 2022

V10 R-League Season 3 live finals to be held in Abu Dhabi

 

Mercedes joins V10 R-League team roster

 

Gfinity plc (AIM: GFIN), a world leading esports and gaming solutions
provider, and Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM) are pleased to announce
this year's V10 R-League will culminate in a two day live final event at Yas
Mall, Abu Dhabi. The event is being held in partnership with new commercial
partners Miral Group and Etihad Airways, and with Abu Dhabi Gaming. The live
finals will deliver a dramatic conclusion to Abu Dhabi Gaming Month.

 

Season 3 sees Mercedes, the current F1 Esports driver and constructor
champions, join the V10 R League roster alongside Aston Martin, Red Bull, Ford
(Team Fordzilla), Suzuki Jean Alesi, Team Redline, R8G Grosjean, BMW
Motorsport, Williams Esports and the Abu Dhabi based Yas Heat Team.

 

Extensive coverage of every race will be aired on BT Sport's TV and free
digital channels, which is in year two of its commercial deal for exclusive
broadcast rights in the UK.  It is estimated that BT Sport will broadcast 120
hours of racing of Season 3 on its TV channel. Fans around the world can
follow via livestream on YouTube and Facebook and various team and driver
Twitch channels.

 

The semi-finals, bronze medal match and final of the unique racing league will
be played in the iconic Yas Mall on the 22(nd) and 23(rd) July 2022. The
races are expected to generate a live audience of more than 2,000 gaming fans
each day.

 

V10 R-League Season 3 began on 3(rd) June 2022. Teams and drivers will be
competing over a five-week period to be one of the four teams to take part in
the live finals. The teams are competing for a £100,000 prize pool.

 

The V10 R-League is the first championship in the Global Racing Series
partnership between Gfinity and ADMM. The Global Racing Series is a long term,
multi-championship initiative designed to create competitions that redefine
racing through unique formats that are only possible in the virtual world.

 

Gfinity is a world leader in the design and delivery of virtual racing
programmes. In addition to its five-year partnership with ADMM, signed on
4(th) June 2020, the Company recently announced a contract extension with
Formula 1 to deliver the 2022 F1 Esports Pro Series. It has been working
alongside Formula 1 since 2017. Gfinity also owns one of the world's most
visited dedicated virtual motorsport websites www.racinggames.gg
(http://www.racinggames.gg) . Gfinity's proprietary technology, Race Control,
is used and trusted by all the major teams taking part in F1 esports and V10
R-League for all adjudication matters. Gfinity Engage, the company's
proprietary tournament and gamer engagement platform is also built for virtual
racing.

 

John Clarke, CEO of Gfinity said,

"The V10 R-League is going from strength to strength. The competition format,
combined with the fastest virtual car on the track, has captured the
imagination of teams, drivers, and fans. The live finals in Abu Dhabi means
every V10 R-League race and match have an added edge. It will be a battle of
nerves and driving skills played out in front of a growing worldwide audience.
With the support of Abu Dhabi gaming the momentum that the V10 R-League now
has built will continue to grow. Let the racing begin with all roads leading
to Abu Dhabi. This is another example of Gfinity's ability to innovate and
broaden the audience for virtual racing".

 

 

Saif Al Noaimi, CEO of ADMM said,

"We are delighted to announce the first live finals event of the V10 R League
will take place this summer at Yas Mall, with an impressive roster of
motorsports teams set to compete in this year's final round in Abu Dhabi.

 

"We've seen tremendous success and growth of new driving talent in recent
years coming through the V10 R League and out onto the tracks across the world
including at Yas Marina Circuit. We look forward to seeing the next generation
of racers competing this summer at the live finals."

 

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Enquiries:

 

Gfinity plc John Clarke, CEO, www.ir@gfinity.net (http://www.ir@gfinity.net)

 

Canaccord Genuity Limited (AIM Nominated Adviser & Broker) Tel: +44 (0)207
523 8150 Bobbie Hilliam / Patrick Dolaghan

About Gfinity

Gfinity (AIM: GFIN) is a market-leading digital media publisher and
technology company in the rapidly growing esports and competitive gaming
sector. Created by gamers for the world's three billion gamers, Gfinity has
a unique understanding of this fast-growing global community. It uses this
expertise both to provide advisory services and to design, develop and deliver
unparalleled experiences and winning strategies for game publishers, sports
rights holders, commercial partners, and media companies.

Gfinity connects its partners with the esports community in authentic and
innovative ways. This consists of on‑and-off-line competitions and
industry‑leading content production. Relationships include Activision
Blizzard, EA SPORTS, F1 Esports Series Red Bull, Abu Dhabi Motorsport
Management and Coca Cola.

Gfinity connects directly with tens of millions of gamers each month through
its digital media group, Gfinity Digital Media. Gfinity Digital Media includes
websites such as: Gfinityesports, RealSport101, Epicstream, Stock Informer,
StealthOptional, RacingGames.gg, MTGRocks.com (http://mtgrocks.com/)  and
their respective social channels.

All Gfinity services are underpinned by the Company's proprietary technology
platform, delivering a level playing field for all competitors and supporting
scalable multi-format leagues, ladders, and knockout competitions.

 

About ADMM

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM), with its head office at Yas Marina
Circuit, Yas Island, has created unique, world class experiences across Abu
Dhabi since 2009.

ADMM have promoted and delivered globally significant events, the Formula 1
Etihad Airways Grand Prix, alongside over 400 events a year across
motorsports, health and fitness, entertainment, and major corporate
conferences. The company also delivers a significant programme of motorsport
retail experiences for business and consumer audiences at Yas Marina Circuit
across the year. This combined experience means that ADMM has a region-leading
team with expertise in event marketing, communications, promotions, and
project management.

Such talent firmly positions ADMM as a leader in sports management. The
company is now seeking to diversify into activities and strategic ventures
beyond Yas Marina Circuit to build towards a broader long-term vision aligned
with its partners and stakeholders in Abu Dhabi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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