Using the sim to prepare for the 2026 F1 car is just one of the topics covered in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have a video looking at the realism of iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate from a real-world racer plus much more!
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Grand Prix.com explains how F1 drivers are using simulator technology to get ready for the new 2026 car regulations. “”I only did one day in the simulator and it was difficult to draw any conclusions,” Alonso said in Hungary.”
Competitive Sim Racing News
eSports racing started as a niche interest for motoring enthusiasts. And now, it’s grown into a worldwide sensation with over 640 million people set to be part of the global eSports audience. Demographics show that the eSports audience is skewing towards young adults keen on switching from roaring engines to virtual tracks and digital speed. Speedway Digest looks deeper.
Sim Racing Tips & Techniques
Sim Racing Tech Roundup
- PXN announces three all-new direct drive VD Series sim racing wheels (Traxion)
- Thrustmaster to launch two new sim racing wheels this year (Traxion)
- 2025 GPU Guide for Sim Racing: Which Graphics Card Deserves Your Cockpit? (Box This Lap)
- Elevate Your Experience with Advanced Racing Sims Today (GIS User)
- Turtle Beach Unveils Three New Designed for Xbox Racing Game Peripherals, Boosting Racing Experiences for All Skill Levels on Xbox & PC (Turtle Beach)
General Sim Racing News
- Formula Legends Brings Sim-Cade F1 Racing to PS5, PS4 in September, Demo Coming Soon (Push Square)
- Advanced Sim Racing Partners with Daniel Newman Racing (ASR)
- iRacing: The Sim That Refuses to Die (Graphically) (Box This Lap)
- Sim Racing on Steam: More Than Just Numbers (Box This Lap)
- Early Access for Sim Racing Is A Stupid Idea (Daily Downforce)
- Assetto Corsa EVO: The New Physics Standard? (Box This Lap)
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.
