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Logitech G is highlighting the journey of Australian driver Ethan Grigg-Gault, who has moved from virtual racing platforms to success on the track, demonstrating the growing connection between eSports and motorsport.
From Sim Racing To The Track
Grigg-Gault began racing from his bedroom using a MOMO wheel before upgrading to a Logitech G27. What began as a hobby developed into competitive esports, where he became a five-time Official V8 Supercar Series Champion on iRacing and a member of the Logitech G Evolution Racing Team.
His performance in online racing set the stage for a transition into real-world motorsport. Building his own car, Grigg-Gault began competing in the Hyundai Excel category, a grassroots racing class that has become a proving ground for young drivers.
According to Grigg-Gault, the skills he developed in sim racing carried over directly to the track.
“Sim racing taught me everything I know before stepping into a real car,” he said.
Championship Success
Grigg-Gault’s career has already produced a string of achievements:
- 2022 – Runner-up in the Victorian Hyundai Excel Championship and winner of the Circuit Excel Racing Association Nationals
- 2023 – Successfully defended his Excel Nationals title at Wanneroo Raceway
- 2025 – Winner of the 24/7 Roadservices Circuit Excel Bathurst Challenge at Mount Panorama
There was no national event in 2024, but Grigg-Gault has now secured three consecutive national titles.
Logitech G’s Perspective
Daniel Hall, Senior Category Manager at Logitech G ANZ, said Grigg-Gault’s success underlines the role of simulation technology in driver development.
“Ethan embodies everything Logitech G stands for – innovation, passion and performance,” Hall said. “His story proves that sim racing isn’t just preparation, it’s an opportunity.”
Hall said Logitech G sees simulation hardware as a pathway for the next generation of motorsport talent, allowing aspiring drivers to build skills without the initial costs of racing on a track.
Bridging Esports And Motorsport
Logitech G said Grigg-Gault’s achievements reflect its belief that high-performance simulation tools can support both competitive gaming and real-world racing.
For Grigg-Gault, the pathway from esports to professional motorsport is still developing, but his results highlight the potential for sim racing to be more than a training tool.
From online grids to podium finishes at national events, Grigg-Gault’s progress is positioning him as a driver to watch, and a case study in how technology is reshaping motorsport pathways.
Last Updated on August 27, 2025 by Nick Ross
