Graham Carroll is a distinguished racing driver turned sim-racing legend, currently representing Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports.
His motorsport journey began at just eight years old, where he quickly claimed success in karting, including a Scottish championship in 2003. He later transitioned to car racing with distinction, winning the Scottish Formula Ford Championship and the Jackie Stewart Trophy in 2008, before lifting the Walter Hayes Trophy in 2015 among other accolades.
In 2016, Graham embraced the world of sim-racing, competing across platforms like Gran Turismo and rFactor. His talent earned him a spot in the 2017 F1 Esports draft, where Red Bull signed him for two seasons. Over the years, he continued to race at the highest level in diverse championships — from Assetto Corsa’s V10R to iRacing — and joined the Mercedes Esports team in 2023.
In June 2024, Graham elevated his esports career further by joining the Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports Team, aligning his real-world racing pedigree with Ferrari’s storied brand in the digital arena.
On this episode of Ctrl Alt Compete, filmed live at Phase25, we dive into Graham’s unique dual perspective — as a seasoned track racer and a leading force in competitive sim-racing — exploring topics like performance crossover, mindset in motorsport vs. esports, the future of digital racing, and his goals riding with Ferrari.

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