Natus Vincere’s Mimedotant represents team at EWC 2026 as Trackmania makes its debut

Trackmania, the racing game that has quietly cultivated one of the most dedicated competitive communities in esports, just got its biggest stage yet. The Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris has added the title to its lineup for the first time, and Natus Vincere’s Mimedotant is making sure the organization’s presence is felt. The Ukrainian player currently sits in second place with 141 points after the opening day of competition, trailing only Carl Jr. in what has already shaped up to be a tightly contested championship bracket featuring 32 of the world’s best Trackmania competitors. Trackmania’s big moment in Paris The EWC 2026 is being held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from August 19 to 22. It’s the third edition of the annual global club championship, but the first to be staged in France after previous iterations were hosted in Saudi Arabia. The $500,000 prize pool attached to the Trackmania segment underscores the organizers’ commitment to treating the game as a serious competitive discipline. Thirty-two players are competing in the championship format. Mimedotant has already navigated through initial matches successfully, facing off against notable competitors including Ca...