Harvey Cowan - F1 Coach

Harvey Cowan's sim racing journey began in 2020. Starting as a casual player of F1 games on a controller, Harevy's passion for racing took on a gaming side when the global pandemic stopped his real life racing hobby. Intrigued to find a great and fun way to fulfill his racing spirit, he invested in a humble sim racing setup and joined some racing leagues in the meantime.

Joining his first ever league was the start of Harvey's presence in the community. With each tournament, he improved and practiced daily. The release of F1 2021 meant a ton of new challenges, the Challenger Series qualifications. Beginning as a humble Tier 3 console driver still having to rely on some assists, Harvey grinded countless hours to improve his skills, which eventually gave him a spot in the Challenger Series. His first big milestone. 

He entered the series with low expectations, Harvey not only surprised himself, but others too when he got a race win in the event where some drivers are now racing in F1 Esports. His outstanding performance led to a qualification for the 2022 Pro Exhibition, initiating a switch to PC gaming.

Harvey still impressed everybody on the F1 22 game. His capabilities earned him a spot in McLaren Shadow as a development driver. Focusing a lot of his time on studying in the next season. Harvey showed his talent once again by dominating the Xbox Challenger Series, winning the championship with ease.

He is still involved in the esports scene, helping McLaren with their training for the 2023 F1 Esports season. Behind the scenes, he is a crucial part in boosting team form through setup advice and data analysis.

Harvey Cowan's journey is living proof of how far passion and dedication can take you. From humble beginnings with just an innocent controller to an important role within a top esports team, his story is something to admire. 

Harvey Cowan