Debattista Is Going to LA!

Malta’s Aaron Debattista is heading to Los Angeles after securing his place at the Global Esports Games 2026 Finals.

Debattista has officially qualified for the Global Esports Games 2026 Finals in Los Angeles, earning his spot after a strong showing in the regional sim racing qualifiers.

Competing in Pool A, the Maltese driver went up against 28 competitors from across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, with only the top 10 drivers advancing to the global finals.

Behind the wheel of the Ferrari 296 Challenge on iRacing, Debattista delivered two solid results across the qualification rounds.

His campaign began at Virginia International Raceway, where he finished 11th before stepping up his performance at Laguna Seca, taking 8th place in the second round.

Those results were enough to secure his position inside the all-important top 10 and book his ticket to Los Angeles.

The qualification adds another major achievement to what has already been a strong year for Debattista. The Maltese driver has also been competing in the Malta National Sim Racing Championships, where he has been among the leading names in the GT3 category.

For Malta’s sim racing scene, the qualification represents another opportunity to put the island on the international esports stage. Debattista will now face the best qualifiers from around the world when the Global Esports Games finals get underway in Los Angeles.

From Malta to LA — Aaron Debattista is going global.