Max Verstappen draws parallels between sim racing and real-world racing in this week’s edition of the Sim Racing Roundup. You will also find out how realistic Assetto Corsa EVO is, learn why you should focus on driver confidence this year and much more!
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Max Verstappen is clearly a fan of sim racing and its role in developing real-life race drivers. In the two articles below he expounds on the differences and similarities in sim and real racing.
- Max Verstappen Compares Sim Racing and Real Racing (Box This Lap)
- Master of Both Crafts, Max Verstappen Discusses Differences and Similarities in Sim and Real Racing (The Sports Rush)
The video above discusses the importance of being the complete package as a driver. It applies to both sim racing and real-life motorsport.
Competitive Sim Racing News
- Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports ready to defend its title in the F1 Sim Racing Championship (Ferrari)
- Ferrari disqualified from iRacing Daytona 24, Grid-and-Go win (Traxion)
- Ismael Fahssi wins opening round of 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship for Williams (Formula 1)
- Jarno Opmeer and Bari Broumand take victory in Rounds 2 and 3 of 2025 F1 Sim Racing World Championship (Formula 1)
- Rookie Otis Lawrence wins spectacular dash to the line for victory in Round 4 of F1 Sim Racing World Championship (Formula 1)
- IN PHOTOS: History made in Race 1 of F1 Sim Racing (Williams Racing)
- Two Drivers, One Mission: Brendon Leigh and Thomas Ronhaar on the new F1 Sim Racing Season (Sauber Group)
- Verstappen gets two 40-second penalties during sim race (GP Blog)
- Max Verstappen crashes from the lead on way to P4 finish in virtual 24-hour race (Planet F1)
- Sim Formula Europe: Braune conquers new simulator to win (Traxion)
- MOZA Racing and Jimmy Broadbent Celebrate Third Year of Partnership in 2025 (Box This Lap)
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
- Key Questions Sim Racers Should Ask When Reviewing Lap Data (Apex Advisory)
- Make Driver Confidence Your New Year’s Resolution (Apex Advisory)
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
Here is a roundup of the latest sim racing tech news, reviews, and recommendations from around the world
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Best Simagic wheel settings (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Best Simucube wheel settings (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Best Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel settings
- Fanatec unveils its “ultimate racing machine” the ClubSport GT Cockpit (Overclock 3D)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Unleashing Next-Gen Performance with NVIDIA DLSS (Box This Lap)
- Logitech G RS Wheel Hub and RS Track Wheel review (PC Gamer)
- MOZA Racing Unveils the FSR2 Formula Wheel and CM2 Dash: Designed by Racers, for Racers (Box This Lap)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: A Deep Dive into Its Force Feedback System (Box This Lap)
- Fanatec: Gran Turismo DD Pro Now $499 Limited Time (Box This Lap)
- FIA appoints Advanced SimRacing as Official Supplier for Sim Racing Installations (FIA)
- SIMLYTE Introduces the Most Scientifically Advanced Sim Racing Chassis (TMC Net)
- trophi.ai puts you on the fast track to becoming a faster, more competitive driver in F1® 23/24 (trophy.ai)
General Sim Racing News
- Update: Assetto Corsa EVO bug restricts car roster and modes during launch (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Launch Day Issues (Box This Lap)
- Assetto Corsa Evo: Everything You Need To Know (Car Throttle)
- COTA confirmed for Assetto Corsa EVO (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO 2025 roadmap highlights what’s to come (Traxion)
- You can now ‘stress test’ Assetto Corsa EVO’s currency, driving academy and special events (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa Evo Early Access Preview: A sim-racer of astounding potential (Game Reactor)
- Patience is a virtue: Assetto Corsa EVO first impressions (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa Evo is a little bare bones, but shows promise | Early access impressions (GIAG)
- Every car spec difference in Assetto Corsa EVO and why they matter (Traxion)
- How to submit bug reports and feedback for Assetto Corsa EVO (Traxion)
- Watkins Glen spotted in Assetto Corsa EVO (Traxion)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: Car Customization Has Arrived (Box This Lap)
- The release of Assetto Corsa EVO has not affected Assetto Corsa (Box This Lap)
- EA Sports WRC’s Le Maestro Content Pack adds six new cars and 12 stages later this month (Traxion)
- Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Everything you need to know (Traxion)
- Upcoming driving sim The Last Garage showcases BAC Mono and Anglesey Circuit (Traxion)
- The Last Garage: Everything you need to know (Traxion)
- Avaloq to Bürgenstock: Francisco Fernandez Ventures Into Sim Racing with a sim racing pop-up lounge at Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne (fi News)
- iRacing: Breaks Historic Record with 300,000 Simultaneous Active Accounts (Box This Lap)
- Largest iRacing Daytona 24 powered by VCO in History Shatters Total Driver Record (iRacing)
- iRacing: The Core Issues With the Damage Model (Box This Lap)
- This Week in iRacing: January 21-27, 2025 (iRacing)
- Tennessee’s First Racing Simulator Lounge Opens on Hixson Pike (Hits 96)
- Latest Le Mans Ultimate patch fixes VR and pit request issues (Traxion)
Author: Mark Boudreau
Mark is the publisher of Motorsport Prospects. As a former 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.
