Jarno Opmeer claims 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship
The Dutch driver adds this triumph to his previous titles from 2020 (with Alfa Romeo Esports) and 2021 (with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Esports), surpassing Brendon Leigh, the first back-to-back champion in 2017 and 2018. With three titles, Opmeer now stands alone at the top of the sport.
Calm under pressure, dominant by nature
Starting the final race from 14th on the grid, Opmeer climbed through the field with precision, collecting enough points to seal the championship. His ability to stay composed under pressure has been a defining trait throughout his career, and his latest victory reinforces his legacy as one of the most consistent and elite drivers in sim racing.
This season also marks the second consecutive championship for an Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing driver, following Frederik Rasmussen's title in the 2023–24 campaign.
Red Bull completes the sweep with Teams' title
In addition to Opmeer's individual success, Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing also secured the 2025 Teams' Championship, earning a prize pool of $130,000 (DZD 17,419,350 / SAR 487,629.48). This is the team's third championship title in the F1 Sim Racing series, further establishing its dominance in the competitive sim racing scene.
Beyond F1 esports, the team has also excelled in other premier racing titles. Notably, Sebastian Job captured the Porsche Esports Supercup on iRacing in 2020 and 2024, extending the team's multi-platform success.
A maturing sport with global ambition
The F1 Sim Racing World Championship is operated by the ESL FACEIT Group, a key player in expanding the global esports footprint of competitive sim racing. While the RENNSPORT platform was previously part of the ESL ecosystem, the 2025 season saw a rebranding of the ESL R1 Championship to RENNSPORT R1, marking a clear structural division between the two series.
As sim racing grows in prestige and professionalism, Jarno Opmeer's third title reflects not only his personal mastery but also the rising stature of F1 Sim Racing as a legitimate esports discipline closely aligned with real-world motorsport.
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