Lamborghini's 'The Real Race' Offers Sim Racers a Factory Esports Seat

The third edition replaced VIP experiences with a contracted team seat on the official Automobili Lamborghini Esports squad.

The 2022 edition of The Real Race offered its overall champion the chance to join the official Automobili Lamborghini Esports team, shifting the competition from a promotional exercise into a genuine talent pipeline.

From pandemic stopgap to annual fixture

The Real Race launched during 2020 lockdowns and, unlike many rival virtual events, survived the return of live motorsport — by 2024 it had reached its fifth season, with Lamborghini also expanding its gaming presence through partnerships with Rocket League and Asphalt 9: Legends.

Why the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 is the competition car

Competitors race the same dedicated single-make race car used in Lamborghini's physical Super Trofeo championships, ensuring the skills built on Assetto Corsa Competizione translate directly to Squadra Corse's real-world programs.

Open entry, rigorous elimination

The 2022 format spanned three global regions with four qualifying rounds, a six-day group stage, and a last-chance event before a single grand finale — and Lamborghini made Assetto Corsa Competizione free on Steam for the opening weekend to widen the talent pool.

A pipeline rivals have not matched

The Lamborghini pipeline offers a clearer route from competition winner to contracted team member than most alternatives, with the esports squad operating under the same Squadra Corse umbrella that manages the real Super Trofeo and GT3 programs.