MultiGP Kicks Off 2026 VRL Season XII With ProSpec VelociDrone Wildcards

MultiGP has opened the 2026 VelociDrone Racing League Season XII with a slate of ProSpec VelociDrone wildcard events that begin in late January and run into February. The eSport program continues to use VelociDrone as its official simulator, and this season leans hard into scheduled global qualifier windows, official track releases, and virtual leaderboards that feed ProSpec and other season championships. For pilots and organizers the emphasis on uniform sim rules and clear qualification pathways raises the stakes for sim performance as a genuine route to sanctioned IRL opportunities.

The initial wave of events includes pay-to-enter wildcards, community track design contests, and collegiate simulated competitions under the CDRA banner. That mix is designed to widen the funnel for talent discovery while giving established pilots more occasions to sharpen lines and post lap times in a comparable environment. Virtual leaderboards and official track drops standardize the competitive field and reduce regional variance, so a pilot in a low-cost setup can directly measure against a pro running a race rig.

From a performance perspective the season structure rewards consistency across qualifier windows rather than single-event heroics. Pilots who master VelociDrone physics, memorize gate sequences, and execute repeatable throttle and stick inputs will rise on the virtual leaderboards. The track design contests also shift attention to course craft; learning unofficial lines in the sim can translate into faster IRL learning curves when the same layout appears on a real course.

Business implications are immediate. Pay-to-enter wildcards and ticketed sim events generate revenue streams that support MultiGP operations and prize pools, while officialized sim rules and pathways make the series more attractive to sponsors who want predictable exposure. Collegiate CDRA events build a feeder system that benefits manufacturers, teams, and event promoters by expanding the fan and talent base. At the same time pay-to-enter models raise questions about accessibility and the balance between grassroots growth and commercial sustainability.

Culturally, the move reinforces how simulator racing has matured from a training tool to a primary competitive platform. Community-driven features like track contests keep creative energy in the ecosystem and foster a sense of ownership among pilots and builders. Socially, the series advances inclusivity by offering remote entry points for pilots who cannot travel, while also highlighting equity challenges related to equipment costs and entry fees.

For pilots, teams, and fans the next weeks will be about practice, setup tuning, and targeting qualifier windows. The VRL Season XII rollout tests whether a heavily sim-driven pathway can reliably feed IRL rosters and sustain audience interest. If it succeeds, the season may further cement VelociDrone sims as vital infrastructure for pro FPV and collegiate development.