Season 2 Standings

Promo for Season 3 (courtesy of our fabulous Broadcast Team)

CURRENT SIGN-UP STATUS: CLOSED

The initial sign-up deadline is set to January 23rd @ 23:59 (UTC). You have to complete the full sign-up process before that deadline to be included in the league placements. Sign-ups after this time will only be added to the league if there are still spaces available.

Introduction:

Welcome to Season 3 of the Formula Reddit League, presented by r/Formula1 and r/F1Game!

Our goal is to provide the r/Formula1 users with a nice competitive environment with fellow redditors, with clean and enjoyable racing for everyone.

We had two excellent seasons so far, with clean, fair and competitive league racing, and also managed to build a community around the races, with our Discord server proving to be a great place to hang out and make fun of each other.

Our goal is to continue to build and expand on that, welcoming new drivers into this community while maintaining the excellent racing and camaraderie we saw so far.

Our faith in the drivers was rewarded with excellent racing (you can catch replays in our YouTube channel) and, for Season 3, we will again rely on you as a driver to respect the rules and drive in a professional and fair manner.

Our Broadcast Crew, led by /u/tommack1, has been hard at work to completely revamp our broadcasting and for Season 3 it will be superior to many official e-Sports ventures out there. You can catch all their work in the Twitch channel.

It does not matter how fast and experienced you are, because everyone was able to enjoy their track time in the League. We will expect (and, if necessary, arbitrate) clean racing.

Notable Dates:

• Sign-up closes: January 23rd
• Driver placement announcement: January 27th
• Announcement of teams: January 28th
• Season begins: January 30th

General League Information:

• League structure: Each platform runs a set number of divisions, depending on the quantity of drivers signing up at the start of the season. The divisions are tiered, with the aim to have the faster drivers in the higher divisions and the slower drivers in the lower ones.
• Assists: If we can group drivers with similar pace in divisions with and without assists, we will do so, but competitive balance will take precedence over assists being available. In the divisions with assists, Traction Control, ABS and automatic gearboxes will be allowed.
• Driver placements: New drivers will be placed in an appropriate division based on their time trial times.
• Race format: Each race event features an 18-minute qualifying session followed by a 50% distance race.

Day/Time:

• Race day: Saturdays or Sundays, depending on division
• Start time: 7:00 or 8:00 pm UTC (Division dependent)

Important Links:

• League Information
• League Rules
• League Calendar

It is vitally important that you read and understand the full content of the threads listed above. By signing up to our league, you agree to abide by all our rules, and we expect all drivers to be aware of these before entering.

Our racing rules are in place to help us enforce clean and fair racing in the league. It will be required and expected from all drivers that you do your very best to race within these rules at all times, especially when it comes to contact with other drivers and abuse of track limits. We also expect you to behave maturely and respectfully in the race lobby, on the forums, and on r/Formula1, and follow the guidelines and requirements stated in the rules.

Sign Up:

You should only sign up to the league if:

• You intend to complete the full 12-race season.
• You are able to race regularly on the set race day.
• You intend to join the Discord server and pay attention to the information being relayed there.
• You are a clean, fair and mature racer.

In signing up, you confirm that you have read the content of the League Rules and League Information threads, and that you accept the rules and regulations specified.

Sign-Up Process:

You need to complete all the relevant steps below in order to be granted a place in the league, completing them in the order they are presented.

STEP 1 - Time Trial:

To help us judge your current pace and assign you to an appropriate division, you will need to set time trial times at 3 specified tracks — Spain, China and Belgium (all dry) — using the Mercedes car (with all assists disabled unless you are not signing up for the Assist divisions, in which case TC/ABS/automatic gearboxes are allowed).

STEP 2 - Sign Up by completing this form (links to the Time Trial will go here).

If you have any questions about the sign-up process or the league in general, feel free to send a message to a League and/or Division Coordinator.

We are conducting most of the League's business in a Discord server, which all drivers are expected to join and check while participating in the League.

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The end of the line. One more race to determine who finishes where and who takes home the hardware. Battles up and down the standings table, highlighted by the fight for the championship.

In PC Division 1, the title is almost guaranteed to go to /u/Zyleo, but there is an outside chance of /u/silverarrow27 should the championship leader finish lower than P3. Should be an exciting one!

As for PC Division 2, /u/dangeroustrashcan has things under control and can finish P5 and not depend on any other results. Lower than that, however, and the door is open for /u/kruziik_kel to swoop in and take the title.

Lastly in the PC Divisions, the fight for the title of Division 3 is over and /u/timmelele emerged victorious. But the fight for P2 still races on! /u/hamilin00 needs to finish P3 or better in order to not have to worry about what /u/arandomwhiteboy does, but things move fast in Interlagos, so it should be a tense race for everyone other than the PC Division 3 Season 2 champion.

Finally, PS4 has a three-way battle for the WDC title. Even though /u/ipswich180 depends on a complex combination of results to win, you can never discount fate intervening. At the top of the table, /u/vettel-94460 needs to come home at least P6 to not have to worry about where /u/tommack1 finishes to take the championship. The battle for P2, however, is also interesting, as /u/ipswich180 and /u/tommack1 are separated by only 6 points at the moment.

Over at XBox, however, we still have 2 races to go. This week, the drivers will tackle the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico, in what should prove to be a lively affair, as the circuit is an excellent place for wheel to wheel battles. Should /u/mjpovey85 be outscored by /u/fast6driver by 22 points of more, the WDC fight is over, but it is likely that we will see it go down to the wire.

Next week, we will get the season finale in Interlagos and if MJ can keep it on the track and score some points, we will crown a new XBox champion then.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

XBox Div 1 and 2

PC Div 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

Here we are: two races to go. The last two are for all the marbles and we start at Suzuka.

The only figure 8 track, fast corners like 130R and slow bits, plus the Sector 1 Esses. Suzuka has it all, as befits a circuit that was born as a test track.

This will test all drivers and, with the added pressure of championship positions being on the line, we are set for a mega weekend of racing.

Good luck to all drivers, make sure to bring your best, or else you might find yourself in a hole with only the Brazilian GP remaining to climb out of.

Have fun!

Race Info:

PC Div 1 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PC Div 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

And we are now into the last quarter. Three races to go, three classic tracks, three challenging races to determine the final positions in the championships.

Who will triumph at the end in Interlagos? Who will flounder?

But before we can crown champions, the drivers need to head to Spa Francorchamps and face the Ardennes ever-changing weather. If it goes ill, who will manage to brave the elements and emerge victorious? Who will help their championship challenge? Who will see their chances evaporate?

All this, and more, when the teams head out for race day this weekend.

Race Info:

PC Div 1 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PC Div 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

After the USA election week emotions, now it is time to brave the Zandvoort dunes for some F1 2020 emotions. It promises to be a doozy.

Our own u/Fraizer_ has been helping everyone with track guides over at our Discord and the Dutch GP one is already published. Be sure to give it a look and let Fraizer know if it helps you find a bit of time.

With only 4 races to go, do or die time is fast approaching. Who will manage the sandy track, with its banked corners and the fast but treacherous Sector 2? Come find out over the weekend!

Race Info:

PC Div 1 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PC Div 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

##Overview

• Format: 30 minute qualifying, followed by a 2.4 hour (2hr 24min) race
• Date: Sunday 1^st November 2020
• Time: 15:00 UTC
• Platform: Assetto Corsa (PC)
• Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

##Sign-Up

• There is a New Poll. Please fill it out accordingly. You can edit it at a later date, so don't feel like if you choose a car you cannot change it.

##Rules

• This is, for all intents and purposes, a league race and the same rules apply. Any deliberately dangerous driving will be reviewed and punished appropriately.
• The corner cutting in AC is very unforgiving. If you get a slow down penalty, please serve it at the earliest and safest point. There are lots of very wide parts of the track (like the Kemmel Straight). Do NOT wait until the Bus Stop Chicane to serve your penalty as the track is very narrow. If you get a penalty very late on a lap, pull to the far left on the start finish straight and slow down before the start/finish line.
• If you do not serve a slow down penalty on the lap you receive it, you will be disqualified. This is just how the game works. No-one can undo a disqualification.
• Since it is a single-class race, blue flags should be treated like F1.
• Whilst not a strict necessity, Helicorsa (linked below) is a fantastic mod for being able to see cars that are in your blindspots.

##Entry List

##Audi R8 LMS 2016

• Gabriel
• ORochedo

##BMW Z4 GT3

• snikpoH kraM (skin)
• like100dollars ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/bmw-z4-gt3-unicef-fantasy-skins.10953/

))

• Prune Tracy ([skin](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XmNmGP0xJR0cjdWU0Lq8B8it2wV8RD4H/view?usp=sharing

))

• Timmelele
• Karim (skin)

##Ferrari 488 GT3

• TurboSwurve16
• Fraizer_ ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/haas-rich-energy-488-gt3.28416/

))

• Knoordy#8303 ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/haas-rich-energy-488-gt3.28416/#lg=_xfUid-1-1603624598&slide=0

))

• Hamilin

##Lamborghini Huracàn GT3

##Mercedes-Benz AMG GT3

• Ghali
• Aral4kh ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/mercedes-w10-livery-for-mercedes-amg-gt3.25337/

))

• Atore
• VTECPanda (skin in pm)
• Kruzogenes the Cynic ([skin](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B_A8FzuX_uoB2fQNRf2sNLQGS7fslEcu/view?usp=sharing

))

• felix_670 ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/mercedes-benz-amg-gt3-old-spice-21-3k.10258/

))

• Tom Mack

##McLaren 650s GT3

• Rage ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/mclaren-mcl34-livery-for-650s-gt3.25479/

))

• opsin ([skin](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JCPElm9u1WQQVpyLiqE9mZCkcv9ixYFX/view?usp=sharing

))

• NotASpy (Mads) ([skin](https://www.racedepartment.com/downloads/mclaren-mcl34-livery-for-650s-gt3.25479/

))

##Nissan GT-R GT3

##Porsche 911 GT3 R

##Mods

• Spa Endurance Layout - Required
• Helicorsa - Optional (But highly recommended)
• Content Manager - Optional (Required for the host)
• Sol - Optional (Required for the host)

For those wondering if Sol is worth installing, have a look at this footage to see the day/night transition at la Sarthe

##FAQ Q: I don't own all of the relevant DLC, can I still join?

A: No, but you can always see if there's a deal on

Coordinator: snikpoHkraM

Sub-Coordinator: Rage

(Please try to message us within discord itself)

From the tight confines of Singapore to the wide expanses of Silverstone we go.

Last weekend, two divisions (PC 1 and 2) faced wet Singapore races and /u/silverarrow27 and /u/dangeroustrashcan managed to survive long enough to claim the top step of the podium, so kudos to them. /u/timmelele (PC3), /u/fast6driver (XBox1), /u/wallstreetgaybear (XBox2), and /u/vettel-94460 (PS4) also came out with top points, so kudos to you as well, great victories.

And congratulations and thank you to all that braved the streets at night, Singapore is not for the weak.

And now we start moving to the conclusion of our second season with a visit to the birthplace of Formula 1.

Who will fare the best around the fast Silverstone corners?

Join us and find out!

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

And now things get REALLY interesting.

Heading into the Singapore night, pity those who get wet sessions, but everyone's nerves, skill, and cool under pressure will be tested in the twisty streets of the city state.

We still have close battles everywhere, with XBox Division 1 and PS4 Division 1 being the standouts with minimal differences at the top, so this could be crucial to any championship hopes. Some will flounder, others will cement their positions.

The streets of Singapore will reveal which is which.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

Site of the first 2 races of the season, the Red Bull Ring now hosts the last race of the first half of the League's second season.

PC Division 1 saw the WDC leader stumble again and what was a comfortable lead has now been cut down to just 2 points, while over in Division 2 the WCC is tight between Ferrari and Haas while the WDC sees a 20 points lead at the top.

A sequence of good results helps the PS4 leader keep 3 challenges at bay, but any hiccup and the order might be shaken up, while XBox Division 2 sees McLaren leading both title fights with decent margins.

Over at XBox Division 1, a tie at the top with another challenger close behind spells a tight battle in the second half of the season, while PC Division 3 currently mirrors reality, as Mercedes leads both championships.

Let's have some Austrian fun now!

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

##Assetto Corsa Megathread All things Assetto Corsa and Assetto Corsa Competizione.

Coordinator: snikpoHkraM

Sub-Coordinator: Rage

(Please try to message us within discord itself)

##Next Event

##2.4 Hours of Spa (TBC)

• Sign-Up form: Link
• Sunday 1st November 2020
• One Class
• GT3 only
• Assetto Corsa or Assetto Corsa Competizione

##Potential Upcoming Events (TBC)

##WEC Season

• TBC (Early 2020)
• Assetto Corsa
• Multi-class racing
• LMPs and GTE/GT3

##Rules

• This is, for all intents and purposes, a league race and the same rules apply. Any deliberately dangerous driving will be reviewed and punished appropriately.
• The corner cutting in AC is very unforgiving. If you get a slow down penalty, please serve it at the earliest and safest point. There are lots of very wide parts of the track (like the Mulsanne Straight). Do NOT wait until the Ford Chicanes to serve your penalty as the track is very narrow. If you get a penalty very late on a lap, pull to the far right on the start finish straight and slow down before the start/finish line.
• If you do not serve a slow down penalty on the lap you receive it, you will be disqualified.
• It is the duty of the faster classes to lap cars, NOT the duty of the lapped car to pull out of the way. This being said, be considerate to faster cars overtaking.
• Whilst not a strict necessity, Helicorsa (linked below) is a fantastic mod for being able to see cars that are in your blindspots.

After a race without Steward's Inquiries (congratulations to all drivers!), we now head to the Temple of Speed for the Italian GP.

Will anyone be able to best Barrichello's record from 2004? Lewis Hamilton could not earlier this year, so we shall wait to see if one of ours can.

For PC1, we finally got a different winner, and as the WDC leader did not score, things got tighter. McLaren's lead in the WCC also decreasing.

In XBox 1, we have the championship leader switching platforms, so the fight at the top is going to be even tighter. Ferrari will lose one of its drivers and the WCC fight might heat up as well.

Over at PS4, we have the top 4 close to each other and a tie at the top. Should make for some intense battles at Monza.

XBox 2 sees the leader holding a comfortable margin, especially after an untimely DNF in Canada for P2, so we shall see what happens in Italy this weekend. McLaren and Racing Point are locked in a titanic battle for the WCC, courtesy of a double DNS for RP.

In PC2, it is tifosi paradise. Leaders in the WDC and battling with Haas for the WCC, with the Ferrari-powered team holding P2 and 3 in the Drivers'. A nice alternative reality for those not enjoying 2020.

And finally, PC3 sees Mercedes holding a very healthy lead in the WDC, while Haas sits only 9 points behind in the WCC.

It looks like another excellent racing weekend.

Have fun!

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

##Overview

• Format: 30 minute qualifying, followed by a 2.4 hour (2hr 24min) race
• Date: Sunday 27^th September 2020
• Time: TBC (Although 14:00 UTC is winning)
• Platform: Assetto Corsa (PC)
• Track: Circuit de la Sarthe

##Sign-Up

• Follow this link and navigate through my poorly made poll

##Rules

• This is, for all intents and purposes, a league race and the same rules apply. Any deliberately dangerous driving will be reviewed and punished appropriately.
• The corner cutting in AC is very unforgiving. If you get a slow down penalty, please serve it at the earliest and safest point. There are lots of very wide parts of the track (like the Mulsanne Straight). Do NOT wait until the Ford Chicanes to serve your penalty as the track is very narrow. If you get a penalty very late on a lap, pull to the far right on the start finish straight and slow down before the start/finish line.
• If you do not serve a slow down penalty on the lap you receive it, you will be disqualified.
• It is the duty of the faster classes to lap cars, NOT the duty of the lapped car to pull out of the way. This being said, be considerate to faster cars overtaking.
• Whilst not a strict necessity, Helicorsa (linked below) is a fantastic mod for being able to see cars that are in your blindspots.

##Classes (TBC)

##LMP1 (Porsche 919 Hybrid 2016)

• snikpoHkraM
• Rage
• like100dollars
• Gabriel
• AliWarr
• Fraizer
• VTECPanda
• Katomatic

##GTE PRO

• Kruzogenes the Cynic
• opsin
• NotASpy
• Torri
• Aral4kh
• Knoordy

##GTE AM

• ohay
• Hamilin
• Dennisthegreat
• King Walrus
• Atore

##TBC

• tommack98
• Ghali
• Karim 66

This is not a necessarily forced division. If you feel you would be better suited in a different class, please let me know. Xbox and PS4 players will be placed as appropriate.

##Mods

• Circuit de la Sarthe - Required
• Helicorsa - Optional (But highly recommended)
• Content Manager - Optional (Required for the host)
• Sol - Optional (Required for the host)

For those wondering if Sol is worth installing, have a look at this footage to see the day/night transition at la Sarthe

##FAQ Q: I don't own all of the relevant DLC, can I still join?

A: No, but you can always see if there's a deal on

Q: If I don't want to buy all of the DLC, which specific ones do I need?

A: The DLC for each car is as follows: Porsche 919 (2016) & Porsche 911 RSR 2017 (Porsche Pack Vol. 3), Corvette C7.R GTE (Dream Pack #1 DLC), Audi R18 & Toyota TS040 & Audi R8 LMS 2016 (Ready to Race Pack DLC). (GT3 cars are too many to list but find the list here)

Lobby issues, crashes, untimely safety cars, but close racing, exciting overtakes, unpredictable results. Simracing at its finest on display by our drivers.

Heading now to the fast track around the Île Notre Dame, there will be plenty of opportunities for overtakes and plenty of opportunities to try to emulate Robert Kubica's immortal crash into the hairpin. Montreal is a fun track, but one fraught with peril to the overeager on the throttle and to those who believe in unlimited rubber adhesion under braking.

Expect lots of action and a few drivers failing to complete the race.

PS4 sees a Mercedes and a Red Bull driver tied at the top, with a Racing Point closing in to make it a three-way battle, while the Mercedes fight carries on in PC Div 3.

In XBox Div 1, the old scoring system keeps everything close and Canada should be a fun race that could make the championship even tighter if anyone makes a mistake in one of Montreal's many tricky braking areas.

XBox Div 2 is the paradise of the British garagiste, with Williams and McLaren leading in the WDC while Racing Point races (sorry) away with the WCC, while their drivers sit P3 and 4 in the WDC.

PC Div 2 is the tifosi's dream, with Ferrari and Haas on top of the WDC. Can the Italian PU do good, even if in the virtual world another week?

Finally, in PC Div 1, we have last season's champion still winning out, 3 wins on the trot, while behind him the fight is tight for P2 and extremely close for P4 on down. It will be a dog fight.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

And now the season is in full swing.

In PC Div 1, we have last season's champion continuing their top form and winning both races to start the season, but the fight behind looks fierce, with no driver able to repeat their result in the 2nd race at Austin, and with many drivers close in race pace, anything can happen in the desert this weekend.

PC2 seems to be an extremely competitive division, with the seven top drivers separated by only 8 points, with 2 drivers sitting 1 point down on the leader, with the WCC fight looking as it will be a street fight to the end, as we have the majority of teams close to each other on points and consistency will be key as the season progresses.

In PC3, we have 2 German drivers leading the championship for Mercedes, and that should be a juicy fight for the entire season, but the other drivers will have to up their pace in order to avoid a repeat of real life.

In Xbox Div 1, the top of the table is crowded, with P1 and 2 separated by only 3 points and both drive for Ferrari, so that could be a very spicy intra-team battle, with Red Bull 11 points back, coming from consecutive P4-5 results for the team.

In Xbox Div 2, we see a close battle, as 4 drivers are within 7 points of the WDC leader at this point, and many positions might change after the third race. Racing Point has a 15 point lead to second place, but P2 to 4 are very close together and a stumble at Bahrain might dig a sizeable hole.

Over in PS4, we have a similar situation to Xbox Div 2, with 4 drivers within 10 points of the WDC leader (last season's champion), who has not yet won a race, while Mercedes already has a 16 point advantage to AlphaTauri in the WCC.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

After the first race at Melbourne last week, it is time to visit the Circuit of the Americas for the United States GP.

Drivers will have to contend with the many challenges the Austin track represents, and we hope to watch another good round of racing again.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PS4 Div 1

PC Div 3

Streams:

Welcome all to the second season of the /rFormula1 Racing League. What started as a way to pass the time until the 2020 season got underway became a community, and we are more than happy to see it continue to grow.

Thank you to all the drivers taking part, we really appreciate your efforts and dedication.

With that being said, it is time to take to the track again.

Round 1 will see the 6 divisions heading down under to Melbourne and the Australian Grand Prix.

Race Info:

PC Div 1

PC Div 2 and XBox Div 1 and 2

PC Div 3

Streams:

Replays:

First of all, thank you all for joining the r/Formula1 Racing League. We are thrilled we could make this a reality and have yet another way to foster our community during a difficult year so far.

If you are familiar with Discord, you can skip the "How it Works" section. Please read the rest (especially "Using the Server") before joining.

How it works:

For those not familiar with Discord, you will follow a link to join that server and will see many channels (text and voice). The purpose of each one should be clear by their name (there are channels for each platform and each Division within said platforms), in addition to voice channels that can be used during racing (each Division is free to implement their own system for this). There are also channels for random conversations, media links, etc.

You can link your Steam user account to Discord and it has some integration features, but it is not mandatory.

The rest of the functionalities are rather self-explanatory. The channels are in their own sections, with a General Text Channels, one for all the Voice Channels and then one for each platform's text channels.

If you have any questions about using Discord, please contact one of the Administrators and/or Coordinators.

Using the Server:

It should go without saying, but the server is obviously not the place for adult images/videos, gore, illegal material, etc., as we have people from all walks of life here, and we should try to make the server welcoming to all. The rules of conduct for r/Formula1 will also be enforced on the Discord Server (and in these forums), especially when it comes to insults and complaints about on-track incidents.

During live sessions, please do not react to frustrating moments on track on a voice channel, even if it was truly absurd and ruined your race. It can be distracting and/or upsetting to other drivers and it will not solve whatever issue just popped up for you. We have a process in place to handle this sort of situation, please make use of it. Failure to follow this rule can result in punishment.

Should the need arise for additional channels, do not hesitate to contact one of our staff to suggest them (or drop a reply in this thread).

If you have any issues, questions, or suggestions regarding the Discord server, feel reply to this thread or contact one of the Administrators and/or Coordinators on Discord.

Voice Channels:

One important rule for voice channels during races is to keep voice traffic to a minimum. Discord has a Push-to-Talk feature which is mandatory for any public voice channel during a live session. We do not want to have multiple people talking, background noise, etc. while racing, as it can be distracting. Please be respectful towards your league mates.

Your Division Coordinator might use it to pass on important information, so please let them speak when that happens (should a conversation be ongoing).

Links:

You can download Discord here.

You will receive an invitation to join the server when you complete your Time Trial.

You will be prompted to select a role in the #role-assignment channel, so that you get notified of all important information regarding your gaming platform. If you have any issues, please contact one of the Administrators and/or Coordinators.

If you have any questions regarding the League Rules, please consult them before submitting your Inquiry.

Format to follow when submitting a Stewards' Inquiry:

Each race will have its own dedicated thread in the sub and, inside this thread, there will be a pinned comment for submitting Stewards' Inquiries. When submitting, please respond directly to that top level comment, using the following template:

• Platform and Division
• League Coordinator
• Date
• Track
• Members Involved (please use gamertags)
• Description - Enter a description of the situation here. Please try to remain impartial, but remember that all parties involved will have their chance to speak.
• Evidence - Photos/Videos of the incident if applicable.

What Evidence We Want To See

The whole point of providing footage to the Stewards is to show the incident as clearly as possible. We therefore have a few guidelines for the kind of evidence we want to see.

Cameras:

• Behind the car view - It shows more than just the car in question, it also shows the area around the car.
• Your point of view - Showing the incident from the view you race with is very useful.

What to include:

• Your view of the incident
• If you're sharing a long video, provide key time-stamps.
• Slow-motion replays

● Captions or special effects (IF they are relevant or can provide necessary context to the evidence provided)

If your division has a dedicated replay coordinator, you can provide timestamps to the relevant moments and the Stewards will verify the incident. If your division DOES NOT have a replay coordinator, not providing evidence as per the above will mean your Inquiry will be rejected by the Stewards Panel.

What happened to my inquiry? When will the response be posted?

We will do everything to not carry over Inquiries from one race weekend to the next.

However, in case the number of Inquiries is too large for the Stewards Panel to handle in a timely fashion, we will put forth our best efforts to have all Inquiries solved before the last race of the season.

Please bear with us if your Inquiry has not been resolved yet, we will not forget it and will get to it in due time.

CURRENT SIGN-UP STATUS: OPEN

The initial sign-up deadline is set to August 21 @ 23:59 (UTC). You have to complete the full sign-up process before the Time Trial deadline, which will be August 23 @ 23:59 (UTC) to be included in the league placements. Sign-ups after this time will only be added to the league if there are still spaces available.

Returning drivers MUST complete Step 1 of the sign-up process again.

Introduction:

Welcome to Season 2 of the r/Formula1 F1 League!

We started this project as a way to pass the time while races were not happening, but the first season was very successful, the Season 1 drivers were all keen, so we thought: "why not keep it going?"

As was the case in the first season, the goal is to provide the r/Formula1 users with a nice competitive environment with fellow redditors, with clean and enjoyable racing for everyone.

We had an excellent Season 1 and achieved our goal of providing clean, fair and competitive league racing, and also managed to build a community around the races, with our Discord server proving to be a great place to hang out and make fun of each other.

Our goal is to build and expand on that, welcoming new drivers into this community while maintaining the excellent racing and camaraderie we saw in Season 1.

Our faith in the drivers was rewarded with excellent racing (you can catch replays in our YouTube channel) and, for Season 2, we will again rely on you as a driver to respect the rules and drive in a professional and fair manner.

It does not matter how fast and experienced you are, because everyone was able to enjoy their track time in Season 1 and we are looking to do the same in Season 2. We will expect (and, if necessary, arbitrate) clean racing.

Notable Dates:

• Sign-up closes: August 21st
• Time Trial opens: August 11th
• Time Trial closes: August 23rd
• Driver placement announcement: August 27th
• Announcement of teams: August 28th
• Season begins: August 29th

General League Information:

• League structure: Each platform runs a set number of divisions, depending on the quantity of drivers signing up at the start of the season. The divisions are tiered, with the aim to have the faster drivers in the higher divisions and the slower drivers in the lower ones.
• Assists: If we can group drivers with similar pace in divisions with and without assists, we will do so, but competitive balance will take precedence over assists being available. In the divisions with assists, Traction Control, ABS and automatic gearboxes will be allowed.
• Driver placements: New drivers will be placed in an appropriate division based on their time trial times.
• Race format: Each race event features an 18-minute qualifying session followed by a 50% distance race.

Day/Time:

• Race day: Saturdays
• Start time: 7:00 or 8:00 pm UTC (Division dependent)

Important Links:

• League Information
• League Rules
• League Calendar

It is vitally important that you read and understand the full content of the threads listed above. By signing up to our league, you agree to abide by all our rules, and we expect all drivers to be aware of these before entering.

Our racing rules are in place to help us enforce clean and fair racing in the league. It will be required and expected from all drivers that you do your very best to race within these rules at all times, especially when it comes to contact with other drivers and abuse of track limits. We also expect you to behave maturely and respectfully in the race lobby, on the forums, and on r/Formula1, and follow the guidelines and requirements stated in the rules.

Sign Up:

You should only sign up to the league if:

• You intend to complete the full 12-race season.
• You are able to race regularly on the set race day.
• You intend to join the Discord server and pay attention to the information being relayed there.
• You are a clean, fair and mature racer.

In signing up, you confirm that you have read the content of the League Rules and League Information threads, and that you accept the rules and regulations specified.

Sign-Up Process:

You need to complete all the relevant steps below in order to be granted a place in the league, completing them in the order they are presented.

STEP 1 - Sign Up (New and Returning Drivers):

Sign up by replying to this thread, following the below template. Make sure you fill in all the fields.

• Platform: [PC, XBox, PS4]
• Gamertag: [Enter your Steam name/Online ID here]
• Nationality: [Enter your nationality here]
• Place from which you will race: [Enter country here]
• Will you use assists: [Yes/No]
• Have you read and understood the Rules? [Yes/No]
• Do you accept that if you are fast enough to be placed in one of the top divisions you will have to race with no assists? [Yes/No]
• Are you committed to completing the whole season as an active member of the league? [Yes/No]
• Which car would you like to race in? [up to 3, in order of preference]
• Speedtest result: [Test your connection towards a London, UK-based server at speedtest.net and add a screenshot of your result here]

STEP 2 — Time Trial (All new drivers):

To help us judge your current pace and assign you to an appropriate division, you will need to set time trial times at 3 specified tracks — Spain, China and Belgium (all dry) — using the Mercedes car (with all assists disabled unless you are not signing up for the Assist divisions, in which case TC/ABS/automatic gearboxes are allowed).

When done, post the screenshots showing your lap times in the Time Trial thread.

If you have any questions about the sign-up process or the league in general, feel free to send a message to a League and/or Division Coordinator.

We are conducting most of the League's business in a Discord server, which all drivers are expected to join and check while participating in the League.

This thread contains the general information about the F1 2020 League on all platforms (PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4).

General Information:

• League structure: Each platform will run a set amount of divisions. The leagues are tiered, with the aim to have the faster drivers in the higher leagues and the slower drivers in the lower leagues, so we can have closer racing in all divisions.
• Assists: If there are enough drivers with similar pace to create division with and without assists, we will do so. If not, all divisions will race with Traction Control, ABS, and automatic gearboxes allowed, with each driver choosing what to use or not.
• Driver placements: New drivers will be placed in an appropriate division based on their time trial times, returning drivers will be assigned a division based on the previous results.
• Race format: Each race event features an 18-minute qualifying session followed by a 50% distance race.
• Day/time: League events will take place on Saturdays or Sundays, at 7 or 8 pm UTC (voting performed by each division's drivers). Once drivers are assigned to each division, we will verify the need to modify and stagger the start times. If possible, we will create a division to cater to our drivers in the extremes (time zone wise), but it will depend on the number of sign-ups and their relative performances, as we will prioritise racing pace over time zones.

Notable Dates:

• Sign-up closes: January 23rd
• Driver placement announcement: January 27th
• Announcement of teams: January 28th
• Season begins: January 30th

Important Links:

• League Rules
• Race Calendar (you can also enjoy this beautiful video rendition of the calendar by /u/tommack1)
• Sign-Up Thread
• Submitting an Inquiry to the Stewards Panel

Detailed Information:

Below you will find more detailed info about the league. Click the links below or scroll down to get to a specific part of the thread.

Note that the League Coordinators reserve the right to modify any parts of this thread during the season if necessary, in which case an update will be posted in the updates & notices thread.

We are conducting most of the League's business in a Discord server, which all drivers are expected to join and check while participating in the League.

Divisions Structure & Assists

• Overview of how the league divisions are structured
• Overview of which driving assists are available in each division

League Setup

• Driver placements
• Joining mid-season
• Reserve drivers
• Mid-season driver moves

Car and Team Selection

• How cars and teams are decided within each division

Lobby Settings

• Overview of the settings that will be applied for the league races

Race Classification

• Points system
• DNF, DSC, DSQ, DNS
• Championship standings

Who to contact

• Overview of the members involved with running the league and each division

Race Replays

The following rules are in place to help enforce clean and fair racing in the league, and these must be respected and followed by all drivers, at all times.

Other Important Links:

• League Information
• League Calendar
• Sign-Up Thread

League Rules:

Our rules are designed to promote clean and fair racing in the leagues. In short, driving cleanly means no contact with other cars, and no corner cutting or track extending to gain time. We understand that accidents and mistakes can happen, but as a driver in our leagues, you are required to do your very best to ensure clean racing at all times. The rules also include guidelines for general behaviour, connectivity and league participation.

Note that the League Coordinators reserve the right to modify any parts of this thread during the season if necessary, in which case an update will be posted in the updates & notices thread.

Click the links below or scroll down to see a specific section of the rules.

Time Trial Thread

This is the 2nd step of the sign-up process and will have to be completed by all drivers before they can be assigned to a league. Before posting your time trial times, make sure you have posted your sign-up template in the sign-up thread.

To help us judge your pace and assign you to an appropriate league, you will need to set time trial times at 3 specified tracks — Spain, China and Belgium (all dry) — using the Mercedes car. When done, post your times in this thread, with your platform clearly marked in your comment and whether any assists were used (so we know to place you in an Assist Division, if we have them).

Note that the point of the time trial times is to determine which division you are most suited to being placed in, with the intention to make the league grids as close and competitive as possible. So, to give yourself the best chance of being placed in a division that is competitive for you, you should put a similar effort into your TT times as what you intend to put into the league races throughout the season.

We are aware that there is a possibility of cheating in the Time Trials in F1 2020. Doing so to achieve a result better than you are capable of would be a horrible decision, as you will languish in the back of the pack for the season and probably not have a lot of fun while doing so.

Requirements:

• Tracks: Spain, China and Belgium (all dry)
• Car: Mercedes
• Assists: All disabled unless you are signing up for an Assist Division, in which case Traction Control, ABS, and automatic gearboxes may be used. Keep in mind that if you post times that are quick enough to see you placed in the top divisions, you will have to race with no assists for the season.

How to submit your times:

To submit your times, post a reply to this thread with a screenshot of your best lap time for each of the required tracks.

The screenshots must be done in one of the following formats:

• Option 1: Screenshot from the end-of-session screen showing your lap time from that same session. The screenshot must clearly display the username, lap time, car, track, and assists used. EXAMPLE!

• Option 2: Screenshot from the leaderboard screen. The screenshot must clearly display the date, username, lap time, car, track, and assists used. EXAMPLE! Note: This method may only be used if your leaderboard lap time is reasonably recent (within the month).

If you would like to update your times after originally posting them, post a new comment with screenshots of all your latest lap times. Please ensure that you update your original comment as well, with a link to your new post.

Practical info regarding screenshots:

How to take a screenshot:

PC: Press F12 (unless you changed that hotkey in your Steam settings). XB1: Press the home button and then Y. PS4: Press and hold down the 'SHARE' button until a notification pops up. Alternatively, press the 'SHARE' button and then press 'TRIANGLE' to save a screenshot.