With so much cash in the kitty it's not a game anymore.
Formula One has more than doubled the prize money for this year's esports world championship, with the virtual teams racing for a very real pot of $500,000 compared to last year's $200,000 .
The Pro Draft, from which teams must select at least one of their drivers, will take place in July with four live events – one more than last year – between September and December to decide the champion and winning team. The top team in 2018 took home $50,000 , with the runners-up $40,000 and third placed outfit $34,000 . Nine of the 10 teams – all but Ferrari – took part."We are committed to exponential growth in the world of esports, and as a result the 2019 season is going to be even bigger and better," said Formula One's managing director Sean Bratches.
The esports championship will also follow Formula One's lead in awarding an extra point for the fastest race lap from this season.
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