The series drew a record audience of 5.5million across selected TV networks and live streams online.

[4] On 8 April 2019, Formula 1 announced the third instalment of the F1 Esports Series, with an increased prize fund of $500,000.

[6] The series was won by David Tonizza, driving for Ferrari Driver Academy, with Red Bull Racing Esports taking the Constructors' Trophy.

The championship remained online for the 2022 season when Lucas Blakeley and McLaren Shadow claimed their first titles in the series with Rasmussen again in second.

The 2024 "season", which was controversial in part due to the quality of the game, was ultimately not included in the championship's history.