Otis Lawrence crowned Wales' first F1 Esports world champion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Otis Lawrence, an 18-year-old from Swansea, won the F1 Esports World Championship, becoming the first Welshman and the youngest champion in history. He secured the title by just two points, representing Alpine in a series where his team finished second overall. Lawrence views the championship as a stepping stone into real-world motorsports, expressing pride in representing Wales. He aims to continue his esports career while hoping for future opportunities in Formula One. The overall prize pool for the event was $750,000, with Lawrence's team taking home $107,000.
- •Otis Lawrence won the F1 Esports Championship with a two-point margin.
- •He is the first Welsh and youngest champion in F1 Esports history.
- •His team, Alpine, finished second in the overall standings.
- •Lawrence hopes the win will facilitate entry into real motorsports.
- •The F1 Esports prize pool totaled $750,000, split among teams.
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Wales' first Esports world champion hopes win will open doors in Formula One
"His world championship win was on simulators, but Otis hopes it translates to the real world.
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