E-Sports
//////// E-Sports
As a modern and forward-thinking team, MERTEL Motorsport runs its own sim racer team in e-sports series. A novelty: MERTEL Italo Cars is the only Ferrari dealer in Germany to participate in the official Ferrari E-Sports Series. The drivers pilot the current Ferrari 488 Challenge EVO, Ferrari 488 GT3 and the new Ferrari 296 GT3, winning model of the 24h Nürburgring 2023.
E-sport is indeed real racing and driving ability, skills as well as technology and strategy are just as crucial as in real racing. But the overlaps are also important. Or rather, the overlap between virtual and real racing. Increasingly, successful SIM racers are entering real life racing as outstanding competitive new talents.
The MERTEL Motorsport Academy - from SIM racing into the real cockpit - wants to achieve exactly that and thus train and promote successful young Ferrari drivers for real racing.
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Are you also interested in e-sports as a representation platform for your company? We offer you various options or concepts.
Of course, the branding of the cars, the logo insert in the livery - as in real life racing - is a very attentive feature.
But the MERTEL Motorsport E-sports Team can also be part of your company's own events. You want to offer your customers an exciting experience with a lot of fun at a presentation or event - by giving them the opportunity to try out SIM racing themselves? Contact us and we will take care of the guests on site at the simulator, show what is possible with it and "coach" your guests to have the best experience.
Interested?
Get in touch with us: info@mertelmotorsport.com
//////// Definition
What actually is e-sports? In a nutshell: Virtual environment - realistic real competition.
E-sports racing - also known as SIM racing - is virtual racing simulation, but using realistic physics and virtual tracks. Controlling their virtual car with steering wheel and pedals, drivers/players compete against each other in online races.
Racing simulations have become increasingly realistic over the years as technological advances have allowed for more accurate physics, tyre models and track models. Today, e-sports is a distinct and very popular form of motorsport. The races are streamed live and attract many fans.
You can watch an e-sports race of one of our drivers here:
//////// E-Sports Racing Calendar
See here the dates of the MERTEL E-sports team
E-sports TEAM
Tim Köster
SIMRACING Teammanager
Nation: Deutschland
Date of birth: 07.11.1988
Simulation: ACC
I started simracing in 2020 when Corona started. I had watched a few streams on Twitch. Then I only drove the PS4 sporadically here and there. I really started in December 2022. My goal is to sit in a racing car “once”. My simracing goal is to make it into the big series (SRO etc.).
Timi Lehtonen
Mertel Motorsport Academy Driver
Nation: Finnland
Date of birth: 04.07.2002
Simulation: ACC
My name is Timi Lehtonen and I’m a 20-year-old sim racer from Turku, Finland. I started sim racing about 8 years ago. My dream has always been to be a real racing driver but it’s hard to get into, so I thought sim racing would be a place to start at least. My goals for sim racing are to get into real motorsport, or to the top of sim racing. I take sim racing very seriously and treat it as a real career. I always want to race and be the best at it, and I will work hard to achieve that, no matter if it’s sim racing or real motorsport.
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Marvin Butzin
Nation:
Date of birth:
Simulation: ACC
Kevin Fehrenbach
Nation: Deutschland
Date of birth: 11.09.1998
Simulation: ACC
My name is Kevin Fehrenbach and I was born on 11 September 1998 in Villingen. I currently live in Villingen-Schwenningen with my family. I have been simracing professionally for 2 years. I started on the Playstation with Gran Turismo and a steering wheel but I wanted more seriousness and so I moved to the computer and finally to the community and the simulation through which I joined the team. My goal is to make this hobby a steady livelihood.
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Robert Tänzer
Nation: Deutschland
Date of birth: 06.05.1984
Simulation: ACC
I’ve been a motorsport enthusiast for as long as I can remember. I was infected by my family at an early age. Nevertheless, I came to simracing very late. I was more of a consolero and drove with a pad. Last year, with the start of the lockdown, I tried out a steering wheel for the first time. I liked it so much that I built a rig myself in the middle of 2020. Since then I have used almost every free minute to train. I want to constantly improve and develop and am very ambitious.
Erik Carstensen
Nation: Deutschland
Date of birth: 03.02.2000
Simulation: iRacing
I’m Erik Carstensen, 23 years old from the far north of Germany and since March 2023 I’ve been reinforcing the MERTEL Motorsport team in the simracing area. I had my first experience with a racing game at the age of 6 in the game F1 Challenge 99-02. I have also been following motorsport since my childhood and my first memory of it is from the Formula 1 GP of San Marino 2006. After that I kept at it – until today. I then got into “real” simracing when I bought my first steering wheel in 2018. First in F1 2017/18 and Assetto Corsa, the following year I already went into my heart sim iRacing, competing with content creator Dave Gaming in the special events for the 12h Bathurst in February & 12h Sebring in March 2020. After a year in Assetto Corsa Competizione 2022, I returned to iRacing at the turn of 2023. My goals are to constantly improve my driving to get the maximum potential out of the car and myself and possibly one day be in the top split of a special event.
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Road Cars
//////// From the racetrack to exciting road rides
Enjoy the power and the Ferrari experience even without the heat of the moment on the race track.
MERTEL Italo Cars Nürnberg is your official FERRARI authorised dealer and service partner.
//////// DRIVING SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
In order to be able to move your Cavallo safely in all possible driving situations, we offer driving safety training.
//////// Ferrari Corso pilota
Ferrari driving courses tailored for you
Corso Pilota Ferrari skilfully combines lifestyle and racing elements to offer participants four very different experiences in terms of difficulty and intensity: CORSO PILOTA SPORT, CORSO PILOTA AVANZATO, CORSO PILOTA EVOLUZIONE and CORSO PILOTA CHALLENGE. Participants start with the Corso Pilota Sport and then gradually progress to the most advanced level, the Corso Pilota Challenge, each course being a requirement for the next.
CORSO LIMITED EDITION, PILOTA FERRARI PERSONAL COACHING programmes and CORSO PILOTA AROUND THE WORLD All courses include lectures, practical activities on the track and analysis of video and telemetry data.
Corso Pilota Ferrari skilfully combines lifestyle and racing elements to offer participants four very different experiences in terms of difficulty and intensity: CORSO PILOTA SPORT, CORSO PILOTA AVANZATO, CORSO PILOTA EVOLUZIONE and CORSO PILOTA CHALLENGE. Participants start with the Corso Pilota Sport and then gradually progress to the most advanced level, the Corso Pilota Challenge, each course being a requirement for the next.
To meet the needs of each individual customer, Ferrari has also introduced three additional programmes: CORSO LIMITED EDITION, PILOTA FERRARI PERSONAL COACHING programmes and CORSO PILOTA AROUND THE WORLD All courses include lectures, practical activities on the track and analysis of video and telemetry data.
In addition, each course includes exciting activities developed by Ferrari staff to ensure that the participants' guests are also well entertained, making the experience memorable for all, whether on or off the track.
In addition, each course includes exciting activities developed by Ferrari staff to ensure that the participants' guests are also well entertained, making the experience memorable for all, whether on or off the track.
/// CORSO PILOTA SPORT
FIRST EMOTIONS ON THE TRACK
The programme’s introductory course takes place at a typical Ferrari venue, the Fiorano (Modena) circuit. Participants first receive an introduction to the techniques of sports driving and then try their hand at driving a Ferrari 296GTB, with the opportunity to drive the impressive SF90 Stradale. An instructor sits in the car with participants and gives useful advice to improve performance lap after lap. The dynamic part of the course includes driving exercises on the track and car control exercises on grippy surfaces.
/// CORSO PILOTA EVOLUZIONE
THE CHALLENGE GETS TOUGHER
The Corso Pilota Evoluzione takes place once a year at the Misano World Circuit (Rimini). The number of participants is limited to a maximum of twenty people, who are divided into five groups of four to enable closer cooperation with the instructors. Participants in the Corso Pilota Evoluzione will receive racing equipment, which includes a suit, gloves and fireproof shoes. This course has a higher level and offers more time on track with the 488 Challenge Evo used in most activities. The course also allows night driving: for the first time, participants will race under floodlights.
/// CORSO PILOTA PERSONAL COACHING
ONE-TO-ONE INSTRUCTION
The Corso Pilota Personal Coaching takes place at the Fiorano (Modena) circuit. It offers eight participants the opportunity to have their own personal instructor as well as drive a 296 GTB and a 488 Challenge EVO on the track. The programme and track sessions are adapted according to the clients’ requirements, driving skills and previous experience.
/// CORSO PILOTA AVANZATO
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
The second stage of the Corso Pilota Ferrari takes place in Parma, at the Varano de’ Melegari circuit. The groups of participants are smaller than for the Corso Pilota Sport to ensure longer sessions on the track and greater engagement with the instructors. Some of the sessions include lead and follow exercises, where the instructors get in the car to show the participants following them how best to choose the correct driving lines on the track. This is the opportunity for Corso Pilota participants to drive on their own for the first time. The course culminates in a double session on the track with the 488 Challenge Evo, the closed race car used in the Ferrari brand series.
/// CORSO PILOTA CHALLENGE
INSIDE THE LEGEND
Surrounded by the fantastic backdrop of the Vallelunga racetrack near Rome, a maximum of twelve participants, divided into pairs, can immerse themselves in Ferrari’s racing heritage. An instructor is available to each pair. To understand the set-up and electronic controls of the 488 Challenge Evo used on this course, a technical briefing follows the theoretical lectures. On-track activities include rolling-start simulations. Participants will also take part in a competition behind the wheel of a 296 GTB to be the fastest and most skilled at avoiding traffic cones in the paddock. Participants will also receive a free helmet.
/// CORSO PILOTA LIMITED EDITION
WHEN ADRENALINE MEETS EXCLUSIVENESS
The venue and the programme of the Corso Pilota Limited Edition change every year, always maintaining the exclusive character of the course. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of twenty-five. They will have the opportunity to take part in cultural and glamorous activities organised especially for them in the most beautiful places in Italy. In 2022, the Corso Pilota Limited Edition will take place at the Mugello circuit, one of the most attractive, challenging and safe circuits in the world, and in nearby Florence. Unlike the other Ferrari driving courses, the Corso Pilota Limited Edition integrates either the Sport and Avanzato or Avanzato and Evoluzione levels, but is not a substitute for the Corso Pilota Challenge.
/// CORSO PILOTA SPORT
FIRST EMOTIONS ON THE TRACK
The programme’s introductory course takes place at a typical Ferrari venue, the Fiorano (Modena) circuit. Participants first receive an introduction to the techniques of sports driving and then try their hand at driving a Ferrari 296GTB, with the opportunity to drive the impressive SF90 Stradale. An instructor sits in the car with participants and gives useful advice to improve performance lap after lap. The dynamic part of the course includes driving exercises on the track and car control exercises on grippy surfaces.
/// CORSO PILOTA AVANZATO
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION
The second stage of the Corso Pilota Ferrari takes place in Parma, at the Varano de’ Melegari circuit. The groups of participants are smaller than for the Corso Pilota Sport to ensure longer sessions on the track and greater engagement with the instructors. Some of the sessions include lead and follow exercises, where the instructors get in the car to show the participants following them how best to choose the correct driving lines on the track. This is the opportunity for Corso Pilota participants to drive on their own for the first time. The course culminates in a double session on the track with the 488 Challenge Evo, the closed race car used in the Ferrari brand series.
/// CORSO PILOTA EVOLUZIONE
THE CHALLENGE GETS TOUGHER
The Corso Pilota Evoluzione takes place once a year at the Misano World Circuit (Rimini). The number of participants is limited to a maximum of twenty people, who are divided into five groups of four to enable closer cooperation with the instructors. Participants in the Corso Pilota Evoluzione will receive racing equipment, which includes a suit, gloves and fireproof shoes. This course has a higher level and offers more time on track with the 488 Challenge Evo used in most activities. The course also allows night driving: for the first time, participants will race under floodlights.
/// CORSO PILOTA CHALLENGE
INSIDE THE LEGEND
Surrounded by the fantastic backdrop of the Vallelunga racetrack near Rome, a maximum of twelve participants, divided into pairs, can immerse themselves in Ferrari’s racing heritage. An instructor is available to each pair. To understand the set-up and electronic controls of the 488 Challenge Evo used on this course, a technical briefing follows the theoretical lectures. On-track activities include rolling-start simulations. Participants will also take part in a competition behind the wheel of a 296 GTB to be the fastest and most skilled at avoiding traffic cones in the paddock. Participants will also receive a free helmet.
/// CORSO PILOTA PERSONAL COACHING
ONE-TO-ONE INSTRUCTION
The Corso Pilota Personal Coaching takes place at the Fiorano (Modena) circuit. It offers eight participants the opportunity to have their own personal instructor as well as drive a 296 GTB and a 488 Challenge EVO on the track. The programme and track sessions are adapted according to the clients’ requirements, driving skills and previous experience.
/// CORSO PILOTA LIMITED EDITION
WHEN ADRENALINE MEETS EXCLUSIVENESS
The venue and the programme of the Corso Pilota Limited Edition change every year, always maintaining the exclusive character of the course. The number of participants is limited to a maximum of twenty-five. They will have the opportunity to take part in cultural and glamorous activities organised especially for them in the most beautiful places in Italy. In 2022, the Corso Pilota Limited Edition will take place at the Mugello circuit, one of the most attractive, challenging and safe circuits in the world, and in nearby Florence. Unlike the other Ferrari driving courses, the Corso Pilota Limited Edition integrates either the Sport and Avanzato or Avanzato and Evoluzione levels, but is not a substitute for the Corso Pilota Challenge.
About us
//////// MERTEL stands for Motorsport
Are you looking for something exceptional? An experienced and strong partner for the realisation of your racing goals? Then you've come to the right place. The M in MERTEL stands for motorsports. Whether you want to start racing or are already an experienced racer: the MERTEL Motorsport team knows the requirements of the individual racing series and the needs of the drivers.
You love the exclusive? Team MERTEL Motorsport is the only Official FERRARI Dealer with its own motorsport team in Germany. We therefore offer you Ferrari Racing up close in all official events as well as at individual trackdays. And because a good racing driver should keep an eye on everything in advance - here is the overview of the 2023 programmes and dates.
TCR Racing
//////// Go Racing
MERTEL Motorsport supports cars in the TCR Eastern Europe 2023, a series for young talents, junior drivers and privateers with a passion for motorsport. Two sprint races of 30 minutes each will be held on the race weekend. Near-series, low-priced touring cars with front-wheel drive and two-litre turbo engines that produce around 330 hp will compete. The races take place on German, Austrian and Eastern Europe race tracks.
If you are interested in the series, please contact us.
Phone 0911 937 937-0
//////// Face the race
The TCR Eastern Europe Championship focuses heavily on the development of young drivers, offering them a pathway to higher levels of motorsport.Many of the drivers in TCR Eastern Europe are emerging talents looking to make their mark in the highly competitive world of touring car racing. The championship also features a number of experienced drivers who provide a mix of youth and experience on the grid.
Overall, the drivers in the TCR Eastern Europe stand out for their ambition and determination to succeed in the sport.
MERTEL Motorsport fields two successful and well-known drivers in the TCR Eastern Europe.
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Our service includes everything necessary for car and driver. For example, entry and certification or transport, technical race support and settings for your race car – or coaching and advice for you.
We recommend hotels or make your hotel and flight bookings, also take care of the catering so that you and your guests can simply concentrate on the racing.
/// Complete support throughout the entire racing season
/// Coaching and goal definition
/// Physio and mental coaching
/// Race support
/// Vehicle conversion
/// Safety equipment
/// Certification for racing series
/// Performance enhancement and weight reduction
/// Chassis optimisation
/// Chassis set-ups adapted to the driver
/// Transport of your racing vehicle
/// Preparation and post-processing of the vehicles
/// Parking – storage
/// Flight and hotel booking
/// Transport to the race track
/// Catering during the race event
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