D.C. Icons Go Head-to-Head at F1® Arcade’s First Face-Off

On October 18th, F1® Arcade D.C.—the official Formula 1® simulator racing experience—will celebrate its one-year anniversary with its first-ever Face-Off, a high-octane showdown where the city’s biggest rivalries take to the track. In this thrilling event, D.C. icons G-Wiz of the Washington Wizards and Pax of the Mystics will go wheel-to-wheel for ultimate bragging rights. To kick off basketball season and mark F1 Arcade’s milestone year, guests will experience head-to-head heats on one of 83 state-of-the-art simulators tracked live on leaderboards, led by G-Wiz and Pax. Between races, attendees can enjoy mid-race “fuel-ups” featuring chef-driven bites, signature cocktails, and Designated Driver mocktails crafted by Netflix’s Drink Masters winner and Global Creative Director of Beverage, LP O’Brien. The event promises an electric atmosphere as fans cheer on their favorite D.C. mascots battling it out on simulators. Taking place from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at F1® Arcade D.C. in the Union Market District, this celebration is open to the public, with ticket information to be announced soon. Since opening one year ago, F1® Arcade D.C. has become one of the city’s most buzzed-about social destinations, where immersive racing meets chef-driven dining and nightlife energy. Click HERE to visit their website to purchase your tickets.