Nissan Formula E race strategy is powered by remote simulation and in this edition of the Sim Racing Roundup you will find out how. I also have career tips from Connor Bell, how eNASCAR has fueled growth in motorsport and more!
Overview
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Six Engineers, One Simulator – How Nissan Formula E Team’s Race Strategy is Run 6,000 Miles Away from the Racetrack
Formula E races may be decided on city streets, but much of the strategic thinking happens thousands of miles away. This behind-the-scenes feature reveals how Nissan’s remote operations team in Paris works in real time with engineers at the circuit, using advanced simulation, live data analysis, and constant communication to shape race strategy. It’s a fascinating look at the unseen collaboration and technology that have become essential ingredients for success in modern motorsport.
You can read the full behind the scenes article here.
Sim to Reality: How eNASCAR Has Fueled Growth in Sport
The path from sim racing to professional motorsport is becoming more established every year, and eNASCAR has been a driving force behind that evolution. This feature from iRacing highlights how the series has helped talented sim racers earn opportunities in real-world competition while expanding NASCAR’s reach to new audiences. Through driver success stories, industry partnerships, and increased visibility, it shows how virtual racing is becoming an increasingly important part of the motorsport talent pipeline.
Need For Speed: How Mumbai Falcons Are Rebuilding India’s Formula One Pipeline
India has long searched for its next Formula 1 star, and Mumbai Falcons believes it has found the blueprint to make that happen. This feature from News18 explores how the team is combining international competition, advanced simulators, structured driver development, and grassroots talent identification to create a sustainable pathway for young Indian racers. By investing in long-term infrastructure rather than isolated success stories, Mumbai Falcons hopes to rebuild the country’s Formula 1 pipeline from the ground up.
The Gamer NASCAR Couldn’t Ignore
Formula 1 2026: New Regulations, Active Aero and the Rise of Sim Racing
Formula 1’s sweeping 2026 regulations are changing more than the cars—they’re also transforming how drivers prepare. This article from AR1 explores how active aerodynamics, increased energy management, and more complex race strategies have elevated the importance of simulator training, making virtual development an indispensable tool for mastering the sport’s new technical challenges. As the line between the simulator and the circuit continues to blur, the next competitive advantage may be earned long before a car reaches the track.
Sim Racing: Global Perspectives on Virtual Motorsport
The Routledge Research Series in Esports and Video Gaming brings together cutting-edge work on the esports and video game industries and associated culture. Featuring leading international scholars, industry practitioners, and emerging voices, books in the series will help inform debate, highlight the latest topics and research trends, offer new insights and perspectives, and showcase the latest empirical evidence regarding esports and video gaming. This series is an invaluable resource for any student, researcher, instructor or industry professional working in esports or video gaming.
The first book in the series is Sim Racing: Global Perspectives on Virtual Motorsport. More details can be found here.
5 Lessons I Learned Going From Sim Racing to Real Racing
The Silverstone Sim Suite
The Silverstone Sim Suite, Powered by Fanatec, is now open at Silverstone Museum, giving visitors the chance to experience the latest Fanatec direct drive hardware at the home of British motorsport.
Developed in collaboration with SimStaff, every simulator has been built to deliver an authentic driving experience, whether you’re taking your first lap or chasing the perfect one.
“We’ve always believed the best way to understand sim racing is to experience it for yourself,” said Tobias Stelzer, VP and General Manager at Fanatec. “The Silverstone Sim Suite, Powered by Fanatec, is designed to do exactly that, giving visitors the chance to get hands on with our latest hardware at the home of British motorsport.”
Full details on the Sim Suite can be found here. Tips on driving Silverstone on the sim can be found in the Fanatec article Why Silverstone is the ultimate test of steering feel.
Virtex Sim Centre at Spa Now Open
Driver development will never look the same. F1-grade simulation, now within reach, built on the same engineering models used in professional motorsport. The Virtex Sim Centre is now open at Spa-Francorchamps. You can book your session here.
How Lewis Hamilton’s Lap Times Compared to Ferrari E-Sports Drivers on Official F1 Game
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc competed against two Ferrari e-sports drivers in a recent video for the team’s YouTube channel.
Each driver set a hot lap around the Red Bull Ring, home of the Austrian Grand Prix, on the F1 25 video game. Hamilton, an avid player as a child, became an ambassador for the EA Sports product last year.
Perhaps it was no surprise that he comfortably outpaced teammate Leclerc, setting a 1:06.468 compared to the Monegasque’s 1:07.583.
Competitive Sim Racing News
UK FF1600 Esports Cup Returns
The UK FF1600 Esports Cup is the official feeder series to the British F4 Esports Championship and offers drivers the chance to showcase their talent in one of the hardest fought championships on iRacing.
With previous winners going on to sign for pro teams and win international titles it really shows that this championship is a great launch pad in a drivers sim racing career.
Heusinkveld Engineering also returns as official prize partner for the championship, offering some of their industry leading products to the top three drivers. Full details can be found here.
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- RaceRoom confirms Ford and Peugeot Super Touring legends in development (Traxion)
- Sim Global Expo 2027: UK Show Aims to End Germany’s Monopoly (Box This Lap)
- Le Mans Ultimate removes joker paywall in response to backlash (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO ditches original career mode concept (Traxion)
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- Gamescom 2026 Sim Racing: What To Expect (Box This Lap)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects and the host of the Motorsport Prospects Podcast. As a lawyer, he applies his legal background and research skills to assist race drivers by showcasing the resources they need to make their motorsport careers happen.
