With a strong team lineup, the Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team heads into the Esports World Cup in Riyadh focusing on securing victory in both the individual and team categories.
The Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team is gearing up for a significant challenge at the Esports World Cup (EWC) in Riyadh, which serves as the final event of the ESL R1 sim racing premier class. The competition begins on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at a 60,000 square meter event centre featuring four esports arenas. The EWC encompasses 23 different esports competitions over eight weeks, with a total prize pool exceeding 60 million USD.
Porsche Team Overview
Porsche Coanda enters the EWC ranked 3rd in the team classification, with four works drivers qualified to compete. The team is represented by Joshua Rogers, Charlie Collins, Dayne Warren, and Mitchell DeJong. Rogers, who comes in as the ESL R1 champion, is a leading contender in the Drivers’ Championship.
Competitions Breakdown
Drivers’ Championship
The Drivers’ Championship has a prize pool of 100,000 USD, with 25,000 USD awarded to the winner. Joshua Rogers is expected to be a key player, while his teammates will face off in the 2nd-chance round to secure final spots.
Team Championship
The Team Championship features a prize pool of 400,000 USD, with 170,000 USD allocated to the winners. Porsche Coanda will compete against 12 professional esports organizations in this category.
Event Schedule (CEST)
- August 22, 15:00: Drivers’ Championship – Group phase and final
- August 23, 15:00: Team Championship – Group phase
- August 24, 15:00: Team Championship – 2nd chance round
- August 25, 14:45: Team Championship – Final
The Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team, armed with strong preparation and previous victories, is ready to make a decisive impact at the Esports World Cup in Riyadh.