Key Takeaways
- Team Vitality reaffirms its commitment to the sim racing roster for the 2026 season after exiting RENNSPORT R1.
- The roster will compete in the ERL VCO championship and selected international events, managed by R8G Esports.
- Three new drivers joined the roster, competing in the Gran Turismo World Series, with their first race on March 28, 2026.
- Team Vitality is expanding, introducing new rosters in CrossFire and PUBG, and signing players for Age of Empires esports.
- The updated sim racing roster showcases Team Vitality’s ongoing participation in virtual motorsport across multiple platforms.
The Team Vitality sim racing roster has been officially reaffirmed for the 2026 season. Team Vitality announced its continued commitment to sim racing following its exit from the RENNSPORT R1 competition. The organisation confirmed that its sim racing division will remain active and competitive in upcoming championships.
Team Vitality stated that its current drivers will continue to represent the organisation. The Team Vitality sim racing roster will now compete in selected international events and online competitions.
Team Vitality Sim Racing Roster Moves to New Competitions
The Team Vitality sim racing roster will shift focus to the ERL VCO championship. The organisation also plans to strengthen its sim racing structure. R8G Esports will continue managing the Team Vitality sim racing roster. The partnership between Team Vitality and R8G Esports began in May 2024.
Three new drivers have joined the Team Vitality sim racing roster. These drivers are Kaj de Bruin, Antonio Santos, and Kylian Drumont. They will compete in the Gran Turismo World Series. Their first race is scheduled for March 28, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
Kylian Drumont previously won a gold medal at Olympic Esports Week 2023 in Gran Turismo competition.
Expansion Strategy Around Team Vitality Sim Racing Roster
The announcement regarding the Team Vitality sim racing roster comes during broader expansion efforts. In early 2026, Team Vitality introduced new rosters in CrossFire and PUBG. The organisation also entered Age of Empires esports in January 2026 by signing three players.
Team Vitality recently formed a partnership with French retailer E.Leclerc. The organisation continues to operate teams in Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, and League of Legends.
The updated Team Vitality sim racing roster reflects the organisation’s ongoing participation in virtual motorsport competitions across multiple platforms.
Source: https://esportsinsider.com/2026/02/team-vitality-sim-racing-roster-commitment
