Before
Meet your grid.
Join the ERS Discord and choose your division there. Follow the current registration information, read your briefing and check the calendar before race day.
ERS Essentials · Ready for race night
ERS Essentials
Feel ready. Race with confidence.
A practical guide to your first race and every race after it. Read what helps, then meet us on the grid.
01 / Before you race
A little preparation.
A better race.
Settle the small things before the lobby opens, so you can focus on the racing. Your division’s current briefing is the place for event settings and instructions.
Find your next race- Know your event
- Check the season, division, circuit and start time. ERS calendars show UK and Netherlands times; read your briefing for when to join the lobby.
- Get the game ready
- ERS races on EA SPORTS F1 25: 2026 Season Pack, with crossplay for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. Open the game early enough to deal with any updates.
- Settle your controls
- Use a familiar wheel or controller setup. Check your steering, pedals or triggers and the buttons you use during a race.
- Read the settings
- Confirm the permitted assists and competition settings in your division’s briefing. Practise with the settings you will use on race day.
- Find your rhythm
- Spend a few laps learning the circuit and its exits. Aim for repeatable, clean laps and leave a margin for traffic.
- Be ready for the lobby
- Check your connection and communication setup, keep Discord available and follow the current race-day instructions.
02 / Your first ERS race
From the first hello
to the finish line.
New to ERS? Here is what to expect around your first event.
During
Build a clean race.
Follow the event instructions and flag signals. Give other drivers room, keep your moves predictable and make every rejoin a safe one.
After
Keep it constructive.
Look back at your race and check the official results when they are published. If an incident needs review, follow the current ERS process and provide clear evidence.
03 / The racing essentials
Fast is good.
Fair is essential.
These principles matter at every pace and every assist level.
Read the racing standardsKeep it clean
Avoid unnecessary contact and make predictable moves.
Leave room
Give other drivers space when racing side by side.
Rejoin safely
Wait for a safe gap and stay out of the path of approaching cars.
Respect flags & limits
Follow flag signals and stay within track limits.
Respect the community
Keep communication constructive with drivers and league staff.
Know your briefing
Follow the current instructions for your competition.
04 / Assists & practice
Find your confidence.
Then build your pace.
ERS welcomes drivers who use maximum assists and those who prefer fewer. Find the right division in Discord and follow its settings.
With maximum assists
Use the familiar assists your division allows. Focus on smooth inputs, a consistent line and leaving enough space around other cars.
Practise clean laps and predictable exits. Knowing where the car will go is more useful than forcing one quick lap.
With fewer assists
Make changes during practice, one at a time. Give yourself room to get comfortable before adding more speed.
Build repeatable laps and keep a margin when traffic or conditions change. Use the same permitted settings when preparing for your race.
For every driver: look ahead, keep your inputs controlled and prioritise a clean, consistent race.
Your community is here
A question before
your first race?
Ask ERS in Discord for help with registration, choosing a division or understanding your current briefing.
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