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F1 teams to commit to second esports championship season

Formula One teams will be granted official entries into the series' second esports championship season in 2018, which includes an NFL-style draft and a $200,000 prize fund for the winners.

Following the hugely successful inaugural esports championship in 2017, the format has been significantly expanded for 2018. F1's announcement on Wednesday confirmed every team except Ferrari has signed up to take part and offer positions to esports drivers later in the season.

The new season will begin on April 13 with the first stage of the championship, the qualifiers. This will see players competing on the F1 2017 game on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in four qualifying events.