BRITISH F4 CHAMPIONSHIP
Scorpio eSports is proud to confirm its entry into the prestigious 2025 British F4 Esports Championship, sanctioned by Motorsport UK.
This groundbreaking series brings together the best esports and real-world racing teams, competing in fully licensed FIA F4 cars on iRacing.
For Scorpio eSports, this is another step toward our mission of bridging the gap between virtual and real motorsport.
Scorpio eSports Enters the 2025 British F4 Esports Championship
Official Motorsport UK Esports Championship
The 2025 season will feature:
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8 Rounds across iconic British circuits and one European venue
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30-car grid with professional teams and elite drivers
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Live broadcasts on iRacing’s channels
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£5,000 prize pool for teams and exclusive hospitality opportunities
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The winning driver will be crowned British Esports Champion at Motorsport UK’s Night of Champions
PLATFORM
iRacing
CAR
FIA F4
STATUS
Ongoing
FORMAT
Teams
Scorpio eSports Team
Noah Osbaldeston
Driver
Noah Osbaldeston, 17, is a sim racer and Sports1000 driver with Scorpio eSports. Starting sim racing at 12, he turned challenges with SEN into motivation, proving talent with a Skip Barber eSports qualification and success in prototypes: 2 poles, 6 podiums, 1 win, 5 fastest laps in just 5 weekends. Aiming for ALMS or a factory seat, Noah inspires others to chase racing dreams.
Alexander Strobel
Driver
Alexander Strobel, 16, is a rising Scorpio eSports driver who started sim racing to get closer to real motorsport. A rental kart race winner, he has already taken pole at Goodwood in SSF and is chasing top-three finishes in esports. Passionate about all racing cars, Alexander’s ultimate goal is to become a professional driver in the real world.
Charles Wimbley
Reserve Driver
Charles Wimbley, 21, is a Scorpio eSports driver from the US. A winner of top split races like the Nürburgring 24H and Coca Cola 600 on iRacing and a proven karting competitor, Charles combines esports success with real-world achievements. Determined to reach the NASCAR Cup Series, he brings the same passion to racing that he shows as a lifelong Chicago sports fan.
Ivan Taranov
Team Principal
Ivan Taranov is a former professional racing driver with experience in single-seaters, GT cars, prototypes, and touring cars. A former Force India Young Driver Academy member and F2/F3 test driver, he won races with Scorpio Motorsport before a crash ended his career. Today, Ivan is a driver coach, founder of Scorpio eSports, and co-founder of Scorpio NextGen.