Formula One (F1) fantasy is mainly dominated by a combined team-based scoring system created by F1 itself — and while that’s fine, it’s a complex offering that doesn’t cater to everyone, leaving a desire for an easy “quick-pick” style of fantasy racing that focuses more on who wins the race.
One Toronto-based F1 fan is looking to make that a reality, and it all started with a spreadsheet. Meet Daniel Gaglia and his new F1 fantasy app, Motospro.
Introduction to Motospro
Gaglia says Motospro “is designed to be approachable and fun whether you’re new to F1 or a longtime fan.”
Motospro is a fantasy sports app for F1 that lets you select your top-performing driver and constructor for that weekend. No draft, no roster management — just quick picks and fast fun. Alongside that, you can create or join custom leagues, participate in the house league, and compete against friends or colleagues.
“Before the first qualifying session begins for each of the 24 race weekends, players pick a driver and a constructor who they think will outperform expectations. Based on real-world results and how their picks performed, players earn points. Most points at the end of the season wins,” he explained.
Now, this “race-by-race” strategy that Gaglia has gone with is quite different compared to other fantasy platforms out there – even the official web-based F1 Fantasy game, as mentioned in the intro, focuses more on team construction than other similar fantasy products on the market.
“They’re far too complex for the casual fan,” Gaglia says. “New fans can find the format quite daunting, while longtime fans may not want to invest as much time as the format demands.”
Interestingly, Gaglia noted to me that the strategy not only avoids tying players to a single driver or constructor for the entire season but also allows new leagues to start at any point during the F1 season.
How it started
Before Motospro was an app, it was a simple spreadsheet — no joke.
“For several years now, I’ve run an Excel-based F1 fantasy league with family, friends, and coworkers,” Gaglia said. “With tremendous positive feedback around the unique and approachable format of the league, I decided to formalize the fun and create Motospro.”
“I have always dreamed of creating a fun game that brings people together, and Motospro allows me to do this while incorporating my passion for F1.”
Gaglia started the project last March and has learned a ton about mobile development since then.
“During the past year, I’ve learned a tremendous amount about developing a mobile application, as it was a completely new space for me,” Gaglia said regarding the app’s formation and development. “The version you see live on the [App Store] and [Play Store] is actually my third iteration.”
“The first big beta test was transitioning my Excel-based fantasy F1 league to an early version of the app in September of last year for the remaining handful of races,” Gaglia said. “After sorting out a few teething issues, Motospro is all set for the spotlight in 2026.”
Gaglia also explained that the name Motospro comes from his personal race day routine while cheering on Lewis Hamilton (the seven-time champ); watching motosports (moto), while drinking an espresso (spro)
Fantasy vs. betting
Betting has become a major part of modern-day sports culture; Bet365, FanDuel, and BetMGM have all become commonplace on Canadian commercials since Ottawa passed Bill C-218, which legalized single-event wagers, in 2021.
According to Toronto Metropolitan University and Ontario’s high stakes bet on iGaming, the online gambling industry generated $1.4 billion in revenue in one year alone. Alongside that, a December 2024 Mental Health Research Canada report found that 11 per cent of Ontarians experience problems with gambling.
Now, there have been crackdowns on the promotion of online gambling, with Ontario’s Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) updating its rules to ban professional athletes from appearing in gambling ads (however, they still do).
With the growing pushback against sports betting and online gambling, more support for fantasy options like Motospro is an appealing (and, honestly, more refreshing) take.
“I think fantasy formats allow fans to engage with the action without the potentially damaging consequences that are associated with gambling,” Gaglia said. “The endeavour is wholesome, and ultimately a game to bring people together.”
What’s Next
Now, good news for those who are fans of the larger racing series outside of F1: there are plans to include them.
“The goal is to eventually expand to other racing series, including NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula E, and the World Endurance Championship (WEC),” Gaglia said. “Each of these race series has very talented teams and drivers with massively engaged fanbases.”
Gaglia also noted that there are very few fantasy sports options for either of those racing tiers, something he hopes “Motospro can remedy in the future.”
Motospro comes at an interesting time for F1, as the sport is increasingly partnering with tech. Most recently, Apple and F1 released a new feature that adds an Apple Maps guide called “2026 Formula 1 Tracks Around the World.” Essentially, this guide allows users to immersively explore various F1 circuits (starting with Albert Park in Australia).
Race alongside us
Think you have the F1 know-how? Check out Motospro and start your fantasy journey as the 2026 F1 season kicks off in Melbourne, Australia, on March 6. The app is free for both iOS and Android.
And if you’re looking for someone to play with, you can join MobileSyrup’s very own fantasy league! To participate, tap the ‘Join’ button in Motospro and use the following information to join us:
- League name: MobileSyrup
- League passcode: 2008
Note: Be careful not to leave a space after the username and password, as it may prevent you from joining.
