McLaren-Honda Announces World's Fastest Gamer Competition

[GTPNewsWire]

This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

What Mysterious Esports Event is McLaren-Honda Teasing?
McLaren-Honda and Logitech's partnership seems to be heading in an esports direction in these social media teasers

This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on May 4th, 2017 in the eSports category.

 

[Antonio_1989]

McLaren 720S must be in GT Sport

 

[Deano-gt]

WFG - World Formula Gamer?

 

[Scuderia Paul]

That is interesting. The clip sound reminded me of the 919 Hybrid in Assetto Corsa.

#WFG... Will Fernando Go? That question is trending these days!

It must be some sort of GT Academy style initiative or a competition to win a McLaren or something. WFG is probably Worlds Fastest Gamer.

 

[Famine]

WFG - World Formula Gamer?

WFG is probably Worlds Fastest Gamer.

I'm liking these ideas - better than what I could come up with, which was WcLaren Formula GOne.

 

[daan]

WFG is probably Worlds Fastest Gamer.

Jann's already been found.

 

[MIE1992]

My guess is that is has something to do with the Formula One team, unless there isn't a separate page for McLaren Automotive (the makers of the F1, 12C, P1 570S, etc) and the Twitter page for both McLaren, the F1 team, and McLaren Automotive are one and the same.

 

[JR98]

Looks like an eSports competition to find their next simulator driver, and going by some of the footage it looks like it will take place on Forza (or a simulator based on it's engine)

 

[tankuroded]

Related video:

 

[usmaan]

it's probably got something to Do with a esports league within project cars 2 as that already has the f1 long tail and 720s and some classic f1 cars in it.

 

[Saidur_Ali]

Sounds interesting, will give it a go and see where I come. Hopefully they use fixed car setups.

 

[ChorusOfCrows]

The video showed many different platforms being involved. I hope whatever it is makes its way to PS4.

 

[Kurei]

Slightly more info @ McLaren's website as to what this competition will be.

http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/201...-the-world-fastest-gamer-competition-5134287/

tl;dr so far - GT Academy knock-off, that'll value GPA and PR-worth more than actual speed (my interpretation), and will have a grand-prize of a 1-yr contract with the F1 team for simulator work.

Edit* WFG = World's Fastest Gamer, although 'Will Fernando Go?' works all too well.

 

[Lizard]

They are that desperate for a better car?

 

[Soundtrack]

Apart from the phone shot, the X-Box, the G920 and this grab are cueing to Forza seemingly.

 

[PJTierney]

Looks like an eSports competition to find their next simulator driver, and going by some of the footage it looks like it will take place on Forza (or a simulator based on it's engine)

All of the game footage I saw in that (including the mobile phone, which was likely green screen substitution) was from Forza Motorsport 6.

Logitech was (and possibly still is) a key sponsor of the Forza Racing Championship.

Best to wait for more info of course but I wouldn't be surprised if this is a Forza-based competition, at least for the public stage before some sort of a final is played on real McLaren simulators.

McLaren obviously cannot be part of the Forza Racing Championship this year as it's a Porsche Cup.

Also, I'm not surprised that Darren Cox is involved. He headed up GT Academy and currently owns the top eSports team in Forza.

 

[GTPNewsWire]

This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:

Are You the World's Fastest Gamer? McLaren-Honda Needs You!
Logitech and McLaren-Honda want to find the world's fastest gamers for a very special prize!

This article was published by Andrew Evans (@Famine) on May 4th, 2017 in the eSports category.

 

[GOTMAXPOWER]

Jann's already been found.

He's okay but Norbert Michelisz is on a different level.

 

[numbnuts70]

10 places, 6 are invited and 4 from an online qualifier.
A good opportunity for the aliens but pretty lame for everyone else.

 

[GT Sport]

My dream may come TRUE!?
I'm one of the fastest players at Driveclub! I think I have the skill!.

 

[McLaren]

it's probably got something to Do with a esports league within project cars 2 as that already has the f1 long tail and 720s and some classic f1 cars in it.

That's what I originally assumed, esp. since Ian said they worked very, very closely with McLaren and were invited to capture most of their catalog of cars.

Of course now, with the footage shown, looks like it may be Forza.

 

[VBR]

Brilliant! I'm no alien so don't have a chance, but I can think of several fast guys on here that might. Good luck to all who enter.

 

[Touring Mars]

Essential requirements: Must have clean Driver's License, valid passport and be in Monaco 25-28th May 2017

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Seriously, a McLaren-Honda F1 simulator? Do you need to be able to swear in Spanish?

 

[ELCID43]

I dunno, I think McLaren has lost its shine for me. Bring back Ron and see if he can figure out this complete mess that they are in. I like the concept of what's going on with the gaming but it seems that they need to focus completely on getting that steaming pile working and not so much on outside stuff. Just MHO.

 

[TheCracker]

Essential requirements: Must have clean Driver's License, valid passport and be in Monaco 25-28th May 2017

Exactly what i was thinking. You win the gamer competition thinking you've just landed your dream job of Digital McLaren Test Driver. Next thing you know, you're on the grid at Monaco behind the wheel of a McLaren-Honda. Nobody deserves that. Sneaky Mclaren, sneaky.

 

[paskowitz]

I hope they take this seriously. But showing a controller and inviting "mobile" players makes me question that. You aren't going to find another Lucas or Jan with controllers and smartphones.

 

[Mike458]

Next thing you know, you're on the grid at Monaco behind the wheel of a McLaren-Honda.

Not going to happen. The engine would blow up long before then...

 

[AJ]

This will be worth tuning into tomorrow!