Despite being one of the oldest genres in esports, sim racing can hardly compare to the most established battle-royale, shooter or MOBA titles — not in terms of viewership nor in terms of developed esports ecosystems.
Some argue that motorsports are declining in popularity. In 2020, Formula 1 saw a decline in its global audience and unique viewers, with falls of 4.5 percent and 8 percent respectively. What’s more, the Indy500 saw a record-low domestic audience in 2020. It seems logical that the esports side, which includes titles that resemble their real-world counterparts so identically, won’t draw as much attention as titles that feature flashy magic and surreal experience.