28 Mar 2026•PSGiL Media
Wild Event 2 Preview: Monza and Las Vegas – A Double Header Under New Circumstances
Wild Event 2 Preview: Monza and Las Vegas – A Double Header Under New Circumstances
Italian Grand Prix 25% · Las Vegas Grand Prix 25% · 28.03.2026
Intro and Current Season Context
PSGiL's Wild League returns this weekend for its second double-header of Season 6 — and it does so under a revised calendar.
Originally, this slot was reserved for Round 6 of the main championship, the Japanese Grand Prix. With ongoing war conditions affecting participation and travel, the league decided to delay main league events to protect the integrity of the season and ensure enough races for a full championship. Japan will now take place on 11 April.
In its place, Wild Event 2 has been brought forward. The Wild League runs as a separate competition with its own standings and storyline. For drivers who cannot race in the main series right now, these two races offer a chance to keep competing and fighting for results while the main title fight is paused.
Event Format
Race 1 – Monza (25%)
Standard points · One-shot qualifying in medium rain · Medium rain for the entire race · Real damage · All other settings as per usual league configuration.
Race 2 – Las Vegas (25%)
Standard points · Reverse grid from Monza results · Dry conditions · Real damage · Two mandatory pit stops · All other settings as per usual league configuration.
Championship Context – Wild Standings After Event 1
After Austria and Singapore, the Wild drivers' championship is tight at the top:
| Position | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eden Azran | 40 |
| 2 | Shaul Ezra | 36 |
| 3 | Guy Rapke | 34 |
| 4 | Omer Cohen | 27 |
| 5 | Guy Azran | 26 |
Eden Azran leads with two second places. Shaul Ezra took victory in Austria and has both pole positions and fastest laps from that weekend. Omer Cohen won Singapore, while Guy Rapke finished third in both races. Four points separate the top three, so Monza and Las Vegas will reshape the order.
Circuit Characteristics and Tactical Pressure Points
Autodromo Nazionale di Monza (Race 8)
Monza is the classic power track: long straights, heavy braking into chicanes, and minimal downforce. This weekend, one-shot qualifying in medium rain will set the grid, and the race will run in medium rain throughout — so wet-weather confidence and qualifying composure matter as much as raw pace.
Key points:
- One-shot quali in rain – One lap to get it right; no second chance. Grid position will be decisive.
- Parabolica – Exit speed feeds onto the main straight; in the wet, a small mistake costs time for the whole lap.
- Chicane battles – Main overtaking zones, but risky in wet conditions. Dive-bombs and wheel-to-wheel contact carry extra risk with real damage enabled.
- 25% distance – Fewer laps reduce strategy options but increase the importance of qualifying and early pace.
Las Vegas Strip Circuit (Race 9)
The Las Vegas circuit combines long straights, tight sections around the Sphere, and low-grip surfaces. This weekend it runs dry, with a reverse grid from Monza results and two mandatory pit stops — so Race 1 finishers will start Race 2 in inverted order, and strategy will be critical.
Key points:
- Reverse grid – Monza winner starts last; Monza last-place finisher starts from pole. Recovery drives and damage limitation will define the race.
- Two mandatory stops – Tyre strategy is locked in; timing and traffic management matter.
- Straight-line speed – Long runs down the Strip reward power and low drag.
- Tight infield – Patience and clean lines matter; real damage makes mistakes costly.
PSGiL History at Both Circuits
Monza
Monza has hosted four league races in PSGiL history, all dry, with solid participation (78%). This weekend breaks that pattern: medium rain for qualifying and the full race.
Previous winners (dry): Erez Shkalim, Ofek Chai, Shaul Ezra (×2)
Recent form: Shaul Ezra has won the last two dry Monza races; he also dominated the full-wet Chinese GP in the main league. Eden Azran and Kelly Aiche have podium history here. Wet conditions reset some of the usual form book.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has hosted one league race (Season 2), a dry event with 75% participation.
Previous podium: Erez Shkalim (1st), Ofek Chai (2nd), Shaul Ezra (3rd)
With only one past race, there is little circuit-specific history. Pace, adaptability, and clean execution will matter more than experience.
Key Storylines and Swing Factors
Eden vs Shaul – Four Points at the Top
Eden leads without a win; Shaul has one and more raw pace so far. Shaul dominated the wet Chinese GP in the main league — Monza's medium rain could suit him. But with reverse grid at Vegas, winning Monza means starting last in Race 2. The double-header demands a different kind of calculation: raw pace in the wet, then damage limitation or recovery in the reversed dry race.
Guy Rapke – Steady Podium Threat
Two third places in Austria and Singapore put Guy Rapke in the hunt. He has strong Monza history (podiums, competitive runs) and could move into the lead with another solid weekend.
Omer Cohen – Singapore Winner Seeking More
Omer Cohen won Singapore (reverse-grid race) and sits fourth. He has already shown he can capitalise when the grid is mixed — Vegas will use the same format. Another strong double-header would put him in title contention.
Midfield Fight
Guy Azran, Kfir Chen, Lior Cohen, and Youssef Shaheen are within a few points of each other. Youssef took Driver of the Day in Austria; one strong race could change the order significantly.
Constructors Picture
Aston Martin, McLaren, and Mercedes will use these two races to gauge Wild form. Points here do not affect the main constructors' championship, but they do matter for Wild standings and team momentum.
Weather and Context Watch
Monza: Medium rain for one-shot qualifying and the entire race. Wet-weather specialists and those who handle pressure in qualifying will have an edge.
Las Vegas: Dry. Contrast with Monza makes this a true mixed-conditions double-header — drivers must switch mindset between races.
War and participation: Current conditions in Israel continue to affect who can race. The decision to run Wild Event 2 in place of Japan reflects a focus on keeping the main championship intact while offering an outlet for those who can participate. The league's priority remains the welfare of drivers and the community.
What To Watch For
- One-shot quali at Monza – One lap in medium rain to set the grid. No room for error.
- Wet-weather pace – Shaul dominated China in the wet; who else can deliver in the rain?
- Reverse grid at Las Vegas – Monza results invert the grid. The winner starts last; the last-place finisher starts first. Recovery drives and front-runner survival will define the second race.
- Two mandatory stops – Vegas strategy is fixed; pit timing and traffic will separate the field.
- Eden vs Shaul – Whether the gap widens or closes across a wet Monza and a dry, reversed Vegas.
Wild Event 2 is a chance to keep racing when the main league is paused — and to shape the Wild championship before the next main round in Japan.