The Nepal Automobiles' Association (NASA Nepal) recently organized the Nepal Sim Racing National Championship 2026 at the International Sports Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal. Supported by the FIA Motorsport Funding Program, the project has strengthened grassroots motorsports development in Nepal by providing sim racing training to more than 400 young people.

The championship comprised four regional competitions and one national championship, offering regional exposure to the junior and senior winners, who demonstrated promising talent on the two FIA-accredited sim racing simulators NASA Nepal purchased to support the competition.

The championship used advanced sim racing technology and the iRacing platform, allowing participants to compete on internationally recognized virtual circuits. The event provided an opportunity to develop racing skills, precision, strategic thinking and competitive discipline in a structured digital motorsports environment.

The championship was officially opened by NASA Nepal President Dasarath Risal and Chandra Kumar Rai, chief of the International Sports Complex in Satdobato.

Through the Esport Championship in Nepal project, NASA Nepal aims to expand access to motorsports, identify emerging talent, and create new opportunities for young people to participate in the sport. The initiative supports the continued development of motorsports in Nepal in line with the FIA's commitment to doubling global participation.

In the senior category, Jay Pratap Maskey finished first, followed by Niman Shakya. Maskey recorded a best lap time of approximately 1 minute 22 seconds on the Circuit de Lédenon. In the junior category, Kushal Bhandari secured first place, followed by Sparsha Byanju and Binit Maharjan. Bhushan Kumar Shrestha won the Promotional Challenge category. Winners received cash prizes, medals and certificates.

For more information, read the FIA announcement or visit fia.com.