Where It All Began: Olympic Esports Week 2023 | Singapore

The collaboration began at the landmark 2023 Olympic Esports Week in Singapore, where Next Level Racing® and the FIA joined forces to present sim racing to a global audience. Featuring five GTElite cockpits paired with ERS3 racing seats running Gran Turismo 7, the activation allowed the public - and delegates from the IOC and other International Federations - to experience first-hand how high-fidelity sim racing can bridge traditional sport and digital competition. The success of the showcase set the foundation for a long-term global partnership focused on education, accessibility, and the development of virtual motorsport.

2024 FIA Roundtable Conference | Cebu, Philippines

In 2024, the FIA and Next Level Racing® continued their momentum at the FIA Roundtable Conference in Cebu. The event hosted motorsport leaders from various FIA Member Clubs around the world, with Next Level Racing® providing two Elite-series cockpit setups for hands-on demonstrations.

(Equipment Pictured: [NLR-E032] F-GT Elite Lite Wheel Plate Edition with [NLR-E050] ERS3 Seats and [NLR-E035] Elite Freestanding Single Monitor Stand)

The setup allowed FIA Member Clubs’ Representatives to explore how sim racing can grow motorsport participation in emerging markets, with a focus on educating and integrating esports sim racing within the FIA's global programmes through the various motorsport federations - particularly where traditional circuits and racing infrastructure are challenging to develop.

2025 FIA Motorsport Games | Valencia, Spain

(Equipment Pictured: [NLR-E033] F-GT Elite Lite Front & Side Mount Edition with [NLR-E045] ERS2 Seats, [NLR-E017] Elite Direct Monitor Mount and [NLR-A021] XL Premium Floor Mat)

The partnership reached a wider audience than ever at the 2025 FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, one of the most prestigious multi-discipline motorsport events in the world. In the heart of the public fan zone, four F-GT Elite cockpits fitted with Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals and Simucube 2 Pro wheelbases were available for spectators to try high-end, professional-level simulation.

Kam Khadem | Head of Brand at Next Level Racing®: "Our partnership with the FIA has allowed us to showcase the true potential of professional sim racing on a global stage. From public fan experiences to competitive championships, working closely with the FIA ensures that we deliver immersive, high-quality racing for drivers and fans alike."

Running FIA Formula 4 and GT cars on iRacing, the experience gave thousands of attendees their first taste of premier Esports-level sim racing equipment - delivered with the exact hardware used by Next Level Racing® Global Ambassadors around the world. This collaboration between Next Level Racing® and the FIA was an interactive showcase of the accuracy and realism of modern simulators, reinforcing the role of simulation as a critical training tool for the next generation of racers.

2025 FIA Asia Pacific Motorsports Championship | Sri Lanka

(Equipment: [NLR-E032] F-GT Elite Lite Wheel Plate Edition with [NLR-E050] ERS3 Seats, [NLR-E017] Elite Direct Monitor Mount and [NLR-A021] XL Premium Floor Mat)

2025 saw Next Level Racing® and the FIA join forces yet again, with the Sri Lankan Motorsport Federation - Ceylon Motorsports Club - hosting the Asia Pacific Motorsports Championship. The largest activation to date took place at the FIA Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship in Sri Lanka, where, as the event’s Official Cockpit Partner, Next Level Racing® delivered 12x F-GT Elite cockpit setups to support the official Esport competition. The championship brought together top drivers from across the region in two disciplines - Assetto Corsa and iRacing - using fully professional hardware.

After a weekend of intense racing, Naquib Azlan of Malaysia claimed overall victory on the Assetto Corsa title, while Japan’s Sota Muto secured victory on the iRacing platform. The event marked a milestone for the FIA and Next Level Racing®, bringing the best sim racers from across the APAC region, uniting countries through sanctioned international competition and to develop future motorsport talent.

A Growing Global Partnership

Since the inception of the collaboration and major events around the world - from the Olympic Esports Week Singapore, FIA Motorsport Games in Valencia, Spain to the Asia Pacific Motorsport Chamionships in Malaysia and Sri Lanka - the Next Level Racing® and FIA partnership has become a global showcase of innovation, accessibility, and the future of motorsport.

Hess Ghah | CEO of Next Level Racing®: "Our partnership with the FIA has been incredibly rewarding," said Hess Ghah, CEO of Next Level Racing®. "Working together, we’ve been able to bring high-quality sim racing experiences to fans and competitors around the world, from Olympic Esports Week to major FIA championships. This collaboration demonstrates how simulation can complement traditional motorsport and help develop the next generation of drivers."

By combining world-class simulation hardware with the FIA’s mission to grow motorsport worldwide, Next Level Racing® aims to create pathways for new drivers, remain accessible to all audiences, and promote inclusivity in motorsport through Esports.

2025 : The launch of Next Level Racing® FIA Official Licensed Products

2025 also marked a major milestone in the relationship, with a wide portfolio of Next Level Racing® products becoming FIA Official Licensed equipment. These products represent the highest standard of simulation hardware, built to meet the FIA’s expectations for quality, realism, and accessibility for drivers at every level.

The FIA Official Licensed Product lineup for 2025 includes:

• F-GT Elite 160 Series – Next Level Racing®'s flagship, competition-grade aluminium cockpits designed for high-end direct drive and professional pedal systems.
• Wheel Stand 2.0 – a compact but robust racing stand built for real-car driving position and heavy hardware support.
• GTLite Pro – the world’s most advanced foldable racing cockpit, now FIA-licensed for training and Esports.
• Formula Lite Pro – a formula-focused foldable cockpit designed for open-wheel realism whilst offering easy storage for compact homes.
• ERS3 Racing Seats  – FIA-licensed reclining competition seats engineered for comfort and immersion.
• ERS4 Racing Seats – a sleek, motorsport-inspired reclining seat featuring improved lateral support and premium ergonomics.
• ERS5 Racing Seats – a professional-grade composite racing seat for advanced simulation and Esports competition.
• ES2 Seat – Next Level Racing®'s flagship bucket sim racing seat designed for the most immersive racing experience, whilst offering the best quality and ergonomics.
• F-GT Pro – the evolution of one of the world’s most popular dual-position cockpits, now FIA Official Licensed.
• Go Kart Plus – the first kart-racing simulator of its kind, designed to support young racers and kart drivers in training.

This wide FIA-licensed lineup reinforces Next Level Racing®’s leadership in sim racing hardware and highlights the FIA’s confidence in the brand’s engineering, realism, and global accessibility.

Built for Competition - Showcasing Next Level Racing® Esports-Ready Hardware

A key factor behind these successful activations has been Next Level Racing®’s professional Esports-ready ecosystem. The Elite-series cockpits were the hardware of choice for global events and competitions, built to be the most advanced modular cockpit platform:

• F-GT Elite Lite Aluminium Cockpit – engineered for both formula and GT seating positions, built from high-strength aluminium extrusion, and capable of supporting the most demanding direct drive wheelbases and high-end professional pedals.
• ERS3 Reclining Racing Seat – Next Level Racing®’s ergonomic racing seat with adjustable recline for comfort during long competitive sessions. Also includes seat sliders for quick and easy adjustment – perfect for Esports competitions or public activations.
• Elite Direct Monitor Mount (Ultrawide Compatible) – delivering rock-solid support for ultrawide or large single monitors, ensuring zero flex even with powerful force feedback systems.
• XL Premium Floor Mat – completing the professional aesthetic of a competition-grade setup whilst offering cable management underneath or around the carpet.

This is the same equipment used across FIA activations in Valencia and Sri Lanka, allowing competitors and the public to experience high-end, immersive and uncompromised sim racing.

Hess Ghah | CEO of Next Level Racing®
"Our partnership with the FIA has been incredibly rewarding," said Hess Ghah, CEO of Next Level Racing®. "Working together, we’ve been able to bring high-quality sim racing experiences to fans and competitors around the world, from Olympic Esports Week to major FIA championships. This collaboration demonstrates how simulation can complement traditional motorsport and help develop the next generation of drivers."

Kam Khadem | Head of Brand at Next Level Racing®
"Our partnership with the FIA has allowed us to showcase the true potential of professional sim racing on a global stage. From public fan experiences to competitive championships, working closely with the FIA ensures that we deliver immersive, high-quality racing for drivers and fans alike."

Niroshan Pereira | FIA Esports Commission President

“The partnership between Next Level Racing® and the FIA continues to play a vital role in advancing the standards of equipment used across our Esports activities. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and reliability directly supports our mission to deliver a world-class competitive environment for all participants. We are sincerely grateful for NLR’s continued support and collaboration, which remains essential to the growth and development of the FIA’s Esports programme.”