The Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s simulator set-up is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have more detail on Lewis Hamilton’s lack of interest in sim training, the latest tech news and more!
Overview
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
This $5K Sim Is Almost As Fast As $50K
A $5,000 sim rig went head-to-head with Daniel Morad’s $50,000 setup… and what happened completely changed how he looks at sim racing gear.
I put both rigs to the test to see what actually makes you faster and how close a more affordable setup can get to a top-tier system and even a real race car.
I tested the Conspit setup using the CPP Evo 2 pedals, ARES Platinum 20Nm wheelbase, and the 300GT wheel. Right away, the precision stands out, especially for the price point. I have since updated the firmware to V1.0.8 and have noticed an even smoother experience.
The biggest difference comes down to the brake pedal. The pressure feels realistic, but the lack of travel changes how you approach braking compared to higher-end systems and real-world cars.
One thing to note is that i did not feel any flex in my quick releases and this system for the steering wheel connection was solid.
Even with limited running, this was a really strong test of how competitive this level of gear can be.
At the end of the day, a lot of it comes down to driver skill.
Cadillac Formula 1 Team Selects Dynisma to Supply Advanced Driving Simulator Technology
Dynisma Ltd., a leading UK-based motion simulator technology company, has been selected by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to supply its DMG-360XY driving simulator, supporting the team’s continued investment in the innovative technology and infrastructure required to be competitive in topflight motorsport.
The simulator will be installed at the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s growing US base in Indianapolis, Indiana, a key part of the team’s expanding multi-site operation. The addition of Dynisma’s DMG-360XY, combined with the latest LED wall visualisation technology, represents a further investment in technical capability as Formula 1 continues through a new regulatory era in 2026, bringing fundamental changes to car behaviour, power unit characteristics and aerodynamic performance.
More details can be found here.
Smedley Reveals Ferrari ‘Guys’ Response to Hamilton Ditching Simulator Work
I mentioned this last week but Felipe Massa’s former race engineer, Rob Smedley, said he had asked around inside the Ferrari garage about Lewis Hamilton’s approach to simulator work, only to be met with ‘shrugged shoulders’ in response.
“He said that he didn’t – he refused to go and do his work on the simulator in Canada. And that’s what gave him the freedom because he thinks that the simulator was perhaps dragging him in directions that he didn’t like. So he said, ‘I’m not going to do it this time.’ And then, of course, he has a sample size of one. All of a sudden, it’s statistically true that if you don’t go on the simulator, you’re on the podium.”.
Competitive Sim Racing News
Red Bull crowned Constructors’ Champions as Alpine’s Otis Lawrence Secures Drivers’ Title in Formula 1 Sim Racing World Championship 2026
The Formula 1 Sim Racing World Championship reached a dramatic climax at F1’s Media and Technology Centre in Biggin Hill, as both title battles went down to the wire at the virtual Yas Marina Circuit. Oracle Red Bull Sim Racing claimed a record breaking fourth Constructors’ Championship, securing the largest share of the $750,000 prize pool. Meanwhile, 18 year old Welsh driver, Otis Lawrence held off intense pressure from Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports’ Ismael Fahssi to seal his maiden Drivers’ Championship in thrilling fashion.
Full details can be found here as well as some background on Otis Lawrence from Alpine here.
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Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
The 3 Phases Of Cornering Balance
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
A Motorcycle Sim and. More!
- PXN Launches the Vector X Professional-Grade Sim Racing Pedals (Tech Power Up)
- PXN Introduces Limited Edition GT ONE RUBY Steering Wheel (Games Press)
- Haptics make racing games feel so real that I can’t believe I was actually indoors using a PC and not on a racetrack (Windows Central)
- The Sim Racing Upgrade Nobody Talks About (Box This Lap)
General Sim Racing News
iRacing News and Forza Horizon 6
- iRacing Development Update: May 2026 (iRacing)
- The Racing Zone opens near Las Vegas Strip with immersive simulator experience (KVVU TV)
- 30 Racing Game Masterpieces You Need to Play (IGN30)
- Forza Horizon 6 brings the open-world car racing franchise to Japan and it is a winner (South China Morning Post)
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.
