Announcing the Results of the FAI eSports Series 2025
The FAI eSports Series 2025 has officially come to a close, leaving behind a legacy of breathtaking competition and redefining what’s possible in virtual gliding. This opening event on Condor 3 brought together the best pilots from around the globe, showcasing their skill and strategy across eight exhilarating races. Let’s take a look back at what made this series a success, culminating in the announcement of our final standings.
About the FAI eSports Series 2025
The FAI eSports Series is designed to test and adapt rules for our official events. These are often "one-shot" events aimed at providing fun races and a great spectacle for the public. With the release of Condor 3 in late October 2024, and the subsequent updates, it was the perfect opportunity for FAI Virtual Gliding to host its first event on this new soaring simulator, to test it out and fine-tune our setups. Now is the time to gather feedback from the organizers and pilots, and to evaluate all the pros and cons of this new version. This is crucial work as we strive to create even more enjoyable and exhilarating events in the future.
A Journey of Unforgettable Moments
The series kicked off with intense racing, as highlighted in our article “Thrilling Start to the FAI eSports Series 2025”. The opening races introduced tight finishes and impressive performances, setting the stage for what would become one of the most competitive and exciting seasons yet.
As the series progressed, the challenges only grew, with Races 5 through 8 delivering stunning backdrops, tricky weather conditions, and dramatic moments. These final races tested every aspect of the pilots’ abilities, as recapped in our “Thrilling Conclusion: Races 5 to 8” feature. From strategic ridge runs in the Austrian Alps to nail-biting finishes in Slovenia, the pilots left it all on the virtual skies.
Final Standings: The Best of the Best
After eight thrilling races, the scores have been tallied, and we are proud to reveal the top 10 pilots of the FAI eSports Series 2025:
Frank Schwerdtfeger 🇩🇪 (Germany) - Score: 5,678
Jannes Stahf 🇩🇪 (Germany) - Score: 5,632
Davis Chappins 🇺🇸 (USA) - Score: 5,584
Kuba Jedruszkiewicz 🇵🇱 (Poland) - Score: 5,525
Arne-Martin Guettler 🇳🇴 (Norway) - Score: 5,339
Maciej Cieslak 🇵🇱 (Poland) - Score: 5,039
Zbyszek Tkocz 🇵🇱 (Poland) - Score: 4,895
Pierre Lefebvre 🇫🇷 (France) - Score: 4,834
Nico Bianchi 🇦🇷 (Argentina) - Score: 4,544
Victor Brugiere 🇫🇷 (France) - Score: 4,394
A huge congratulations to all our competitors, with special recognition to our top 10 pilots for their extraordinary achievements. Their performances over the series showcased the very best of virtual gliding. All results are available here.
Looking Ahead: The Future of FAI Virtual Gliding
The FAI eSports Series 2025 was just the beginning. With this successful event as a foundation, we are already planning the next chapter of innovation and competition in virtual soaring. Expect bigger challenges, more advanced technology, and an even more passionate community to take flight.
Thank you to all the pilots, viewers, and supporters who made this event possible. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events, and we look forward to soaring with you again soon!
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