How sim work got the Cadillac F1 up to speed is just one of the real-world topics in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have a look at the new Nissan Formula E sim rig, how the Porsche Junior Shootout uses sim racing in its selection process and more!
Overview
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Cadillac’s Virtual Race Weekends – How Sim Work Got the Cadillac F1 Team Up to Speed
Cadillac is in a race against time to get its new F1 car ready for 2026 – sim driver Pietro Fittipaldi explains how it’s running in the virtual world first for the Cadillac F1 Team. “There’s a lot of structure to it,” he says. “The simulator is running five days a week. And if there are race weekends that we’re simulating, we’re basically running almost every day of the week. I’m in it six days this week.”
Read more at Motorsport Magazine here.
Nissan Formula E Team Completes Installation of Dynisma DMG-1 Simulator Ahead of Season 12
Dynisma Ltd. has completed the installation of a DMG-1 driving simulator (Dynisma Motion Generator) at the Nissan Formula E Team’s facility in Paris, France. The new system is already enabling driver preparation and engineering work for Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, which opened in São Paulo last weekend with a strong podium result for the team.
Porsche Junior Shootout Using Sim Racing in Selection Process
For the first time since the Porsche Junior Shootout began, sim racing now has a key role in the selection process. The 12 drivers participating in this year’s shootout started their weekend at the Porsche Esports Performance Center (PEPC) in Cologne, spending a full day immersed in sim racing. More details can be found here.
Why Simulators Will Change MotoGP In The Future!
Ever wondered what it takes to build a simulator so realistic that professional MotoGP riders use it for training? In this exclusive podcast, Simracing Expo sat down with the team from SevenSim, the brilliant engineers behind the official KTM MotoGP simulator. You can watch the podcast above.
Competitive Sim Racing News
- Over 20,000 12-month subscriptions activated and more than 123,000 drivers competing in the FIA F4–branded series (FIA)
- BMW M Team Redline, Coanda Esports Claim Titles Through IMSA Esports Global Championship Wins in Michelin 240 at Daytona (IMSA)
- Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team reveals new driver line-up for 2026 (Porsche)
- This Week in iRacing | December 16 to December 22, 2025 (iRacing)
- iRacing 2026 Season 1 is HERE! (iRacing)
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
A Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs
During the months of October and November, Motorsport Prospects presented a Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs, a guide put together by Lead Simulator Consultant David Desjardins of Vthrotl Simulators to help you as you assemble your first racing simulator. Here is the complete series for you in one place in anticipation of you getting holiday money to spend in January!
- A Beginner’s Guide to Sim Racing Rigs
- Entry-Level Sim Racing Rigs: A First Step into the World of Sim Racing
- Mid-Tier Sim Racing Rigs: The Sweet Spot for Performance and Value
- High-End Sim Racing Rigs: The Ultimate Experience
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
- Guy Finds the Cheapest Full-Motion Sim Rig on the Market, and It Blows Everyone Away (Auto Evolution)
- Nitro Concepts E-Racer Sim Racing Chassis Review (Tweak Town)
General Sim Racing News
- Grand Pro Circuit Looks Like the Retro F1 Racing Sim of Our Dreams (The Drive)
- Track Titan, the ‘Strava for Motorsport,’ raises $5M (Sports Business Journal)
- iRacing 2026 Season 1 changelog: Two street tracks, new Porsche 911 Cup car and IndyCar hybrid updates headline (Traxion)
- Project Motor Racing test: The hottest racing simulation of 2025? (Red Bull)
- Project Motor Racing Review (XBox Bub)
- iRacing: The Most Wanted Street Circuits Fans Are Begging For (Box This Lap)
- Traffic-Weaving Motorcycle Sim LANESPLIT Revs Up for Jan 28. Launch on PC (Games Press)
- Forza Motorsport Placed on Life Support as Microsoft Confirms No More Updates Planned (GT Planet)
- Le Mans Ultimate Releases Version 1.2 Update, Introducing Paul Ricard Racing Circuit, Ginetta LMP3 Race Car, Alongside Physics Overhaul, Online Competition Refinement and Team Online Championships (Motorsport Games)
- Sim Racing: Is Racing Ruining Your Mental Health? (Box This Lap)
- Project Motor Racing’s Short-Term Road Map to “Deepen Immersion & Elevate Sim Experience” (GT Planet)
- Project Motor Racing to restructure career, overhaul penalties in “next weeks and months” (Traxion)
- iRacing has hired several former Project Motor Racing employees who were recently laid off (Box This Lap)
- Geoff Crammond’s Iconic Grand Prix Series To Debut On Steam (Overtake)
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.
