Team Vitality have officially entered Trackmania, announcing the signing of two-time and current world champion Thomas “Pac” Cole as the organisation continues its aggressive expansion across esports in 2026.
We are entering Trackmania and proud to announce the signing of 2x and current World Champion @PacTM2
Lets make every win count 🐝 pic.twitter.com/jkE3ruOhvR
— Team Vitality 🐝 (@TeamVitality) February 20, 2026
The French powerhouse confirmed the move on social media, welcoming Pac to the hive and signalling a clear intent to compete at the very top of the racing scene. For Vitality, this is not a side project. It is another calculated step in what has already been a packed year of roster growth.
Pac Joins As One Of The World’s Best
Thomas “Pac” Cole, 27, arrives at Team Vitality after previously competing for Solary. The UK-based star is widely regarded as one of the strongest Trackmania players in the world, with back-to-back Trackmania World Cup victories in 2024 and 2025.
Those results alone put him in elite company, but it is his consistency in high-pressure formats that stands out. Pac has built a reputation for calm execution in fast-paced, precision-heavy environments where one mistake can end a run instantly.
By signing the reigning world champion, Vitality are not developing potential. They are bringing in proven dominance.
Esports World Cup 2026 In Riyadh Looms
Pac’s first major objective under the Team Vitality banner will be the 2026 Esports World Cup in Riyadh this August. Trackmania will make its official debut at the event, featuring 32 players competing for a $500,000 prize pool.
The format promises a fast-paced championship structure, and with Trackmania finally stepping onto one of the biggest global esports stages, expectations will be high.
Pac will be aiming to extend his winning streak and represent Vitality at the highest level, while the organisation adds yet another title to its growing EWC portfolio.
Free Team Vitality Skin Available In Game
To celebrate the signing, fans can claim a brand-new custom Team Vitality Trackmania skin in-game, available for free. It is a small but smart move, immediately tying the community into the announcement and giving supporters a way to visually back the new roster.
For a game as visually expressive as Trackmania, branded skins are more than cosmetic. They become part of the competitive identity.
Another Step In Vitality’s 2026 Expansion
The Trackmania entry is part of a much broader push from Team Vitality this year.
The organisation recently returned to Fortnite with a roster built around FNCS World Champions. It also expanded its shooter division ahead of the 2026 Esports World Cup, adding teams in PUBG, Call of Duty: Warzone and CrossFire. Earlier this season, Vitality entered Age of Empires II with a stacked roster and strengthened its fighting games division by signing 16-year-old Tekken 8 prodigy Neia.
On top of that, Vitality just claimed the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 title in Counter-Strike 2, reinforcing their status as one of the most dominant multi-title organisations in the world right now.
Trackmania might seem like a new direction, but in context, it fits perfectly. Vitality are not simply expanding for visibility. They are targeting world-class talent in multiple disciplines and positioning themselves for a strong showing at global events like the Esports World Cup.
With Pac onboard and Riyadh on the horizon, the racing scene now has one of esports’ biggest brands fully committed to the grid.