Ansible Motion, with their Delta T1 Sport simulator have partnered with the Lola Formula E team and I have the details in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have details on how Brad Keselowski used a sim to stay race-ready after an injury and more!
Overview
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Lola Unveils New Simulator for Use by Formula E Team
Lola’s Formula E team has continued its transition to a standalone entity with the addition of a new simulator to its Silverstone base.
From next season the revived British marque will split from Abt, with which it has been partnered for its first two Formula E seasons, to bring its team in-house. As part of that transition, Lola has adopted a new simulator to aid in the development of its upcoming GEN4 platform.
The simulator in question is the Delta T1 Sport simulator from Ansible Motion, with Lola being the first top-level organization to adopt the new high-fidelity compact setup.
“We are delighted that Lola will be the first user of the pioneering Delta T1 Sport simulator, which will efficiently connect to our existing workflows, enabling us to accelerate our engineering processes and improve development as we strive to drive innovation through motorsport,” said Till Bechtolsheimer, chairman of Lola Cars. “Ansible Motion is an ideal partner for Lola with a shared ambition to push boundaries and shape future technologies.”
Optimized for single-seater and cockpit racing series, such as Super Formula, LMP2, LMH/LMDh, Formula E, F2, F3, F4 and Formula Regional categories, the Delta T1 Sport opens the door to engineering-class DIL capability for race teams, drivers and organisations where space, infrastructure, installation complexities and cost of ownership have traditionally been barriers.
The Delta T1 Sport features an all-new Triform motion system that blends a uniquely high mechanical stiffness and low dynamic mass, to deliver elite physics, along with trusted, repeatable, tuneable motion performance.
More details on the Delta T1 Sport can be found here.
Broken Leg, Sharp Mind: How a Home Racing Simulator Keeps a NASCAR Cup Driver Race-Ready
After breaking his femur weeks before the Daytona 500, Brad Keselowski turned to a home racing simulator from SimCraft to stay race-ready in just 8 weeks. Read how he did it here.
“There’s a tempting assumption that pro drivers can take a few months off, lift some weights, and pick up where they left off. That misunderstands what happens to a racing driver during inactivity. Reaction calibration, vestibular tuning, eye-hand timing, the unconscious throttle modulation that takes years to build: all of it begins to slip within weeks. For a driver competing at the very front of the field, where decisions happen in milliseconds and grip windows are razor thin, slipping is losing.”
A Real Pathway Into Motorsport: How Sim Racing Is Driving Talent From First Laps To World Champions
Buzzfeed explains how sim racing is driving talent from first laps to world champions. The idea that a racing career must begin at the track is being challenged like never before. The article features insights from Oliver Norris, CEO of Cool Performance and brother of Lando Norris, on how simulation is reshaping driver development and access in motorsport. Read the full article here.
How Buescher Uses a Sim to Prepare for Road-Course Racing
There aren’t many Cup Series drivers who can say they’ve beaten Shane van Gisbergen on a road course. Chris Buescher is one of them. MRN explains how Buescher uses sim to prepare for road-course racing.
“We‘ve spent our fair share of time over in the simulator through the years. We just came from there this morning. We were over there for four or five hours to start the day with all three of our teams. We still use it pretty religiously to hone in on how to be better at these things and I‘m excited to be heading into Watkins Glen.”
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Revolution and Authentic Simulation Release Highly Detailed 500 EVO for Assetto Corsa
After months of development, testing, refinement, and collaboration with Authentic Simulation, the Revolution 500 EVO is now officially available for sim racers worldwide on the Assetto Corsa platform.
The Revolution 500 EVO simulator model delivers what we believe is one of the most authentic representations of a real-world prototype race car currently available in sim racing.
Unlike many virtual race cars developed purely for entertainment, the Revolution 500 EVO project was approached with one clear objective: realism first. Get the full details here.
A Brief History of Motorsport Driving Simulators
Ansible Motion has a fascinating history of motorsport driving simulators. Who created the first simulator you may ask? Looks like it was Colin Chapman at Lotus. Check out the full article here.
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iRacing Released on Vision Pro and More
- iRacing arrives on Vision Pro with ‘immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing’ (9to5 Mac)
- iRacing for Apple Vision Pro Now Available (iRacing)
- Revosim and Aston Martin just unleashed my dream F1 sim racing upgrade, so I took it rallying instead like a madman (Tom’s Guide)
- Revosim’s console-compatible RS Initiale wheelbase breaks cover (Traxion)
- Hyundai unveils N racing simulator with LG, Sony (Korean Herald)
- Hyundai launches N racing simulator for Gran Turismo 7 (MSN)
- Think You’re Fast? These Sim Racing Wheels Will Expose the Truth (AOL)
General Sim Racing News
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- D-BOX Named Headline Sponsor for Upcoming SimRacing Expo (Hardcore Gamer)
- SimRacing Expo Charlotte 2026 live stage guide (Traxion)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. 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.
