Lucas Blakeley is a professional sim racer and motorsport talent, best known for winning the 2022 F1 Esports World Championship. Born in Irvine, Scotland, Lucas's journey into racing began at the age of seven, when he first experienced the thrill of go-karting—an encounter that ignited a lifelong passion for motorsport. From 2010 to 2015, Lucas competed in both club and national-level karting competitions across the UK, developing his racecraft and nurturing aspirations of a professional driving career. His transition into the virtual racing world allowed him to channel this ambition into sim racing, where his precision, discipline, and competitive spirit earned him a place at the highest levels of the F1 Esports Series. At just 23,

Lucas has become a prominent figure in the sim racing community, known not only for his championship title but also for his commitment to bridging the gap between esports and real-world motorsport. Outside of racing, Lucas remains closely involved with the motorsport industry and continues to inspire the next generation of drivers through both virtual and grassroots racing initiatives.