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LIVESTREAM: Watch the action from Round 7 of the 2026 F1 <b>Sim Racing</b> World Championship

LIVESTREAM: Watch the action from Round 7 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship Catch all the action from Round 7 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship. The seventh round of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship gets underway on Wednesday, with drivers set to tackle the Belgian Grand Prix. With an exhilarating season shaping up, the globe's greatest sim racers will continue to represent a selection of F1 teams including Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari in their mission to secure the title and a share of the $750,000 prize pool. Like the previous event in April, the round will take place at the F1 Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill as the esports competitors seek to build their championship points tally over the remaining six rounds. Click on the video player above to watch the livestream of Round 7. Next Up Related Articles - How the Teams’ standings have changed after four rounds - McLaren ‘definitely want to defend’ the title – Stella - McNish reflects on first weekend as Audi Racing Director - Autumn Fisher confirmed as Montreal Wild Card - Brown on whether Verstappen could join GP at McLaren - How Antonelli has made best points start in 10 years

May 13, 2026 · via formula1.com

Ocon and Bearman react to iconic F1 moments and personal highlights

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Previous Next Upcoming Ocon and Bearman react to iconic F1 moments and personal highlights Insider Intel: Pit lane secrets? Sam Collins answers your questions Ollie Bearman and Esteban Ocon re-live iconic F1 moments as they react to legendary clips and share their own early memories from the sport. May 13, 2026 5:40pm UTC Verstappen's Miami race start 360 amazes The Cooldown Room Top 10 Onboard Moments: 2026 Miami Grand Prix Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: Miami Grand Prix Radio Rewind: 2026 Miami Grand Prix Race Highlights: 2026 Miami Grand Prix

May 13, 2026 · via formula1.com

Formula 1 launches <b>Sim Racing</b> India Open in partnership with Mumbai Falcons

Formula 1 launches Sim Racing India Open in partnership with Mumbai Falcons The initiative will see participants compete in the official F1 game to nurture emerging racing talent in India. Formula 1 has joined forces with racing team Mumbai Falcons to launch the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026, a championship designed to attract and nurture talent across the country via the official F1 game. With India representing one of the sport’s largest audiences, the programme will aim to create an accessible entry point for gamers and aspiring racers to showcase their skills in a national sim racing format on the F1 25 game. Once competitors have registered, they will take part in time trials and online qualification rounds, battle for position on the leaderboard and have the unique opportunity to progress to national-level finals. The combination of competitive gaming, structured leaderboards and national participation is expected to give existing audiences a greater platform to engage with F1, as well as introducing more fans to the sport. “India has an incredibly passionate and fast-growing Formula 1 fan base, and the F1 Sim Racing India Open 2026 is an important step in deepening our relationship with this Audience,” a spokesperson for F1 said. “Through this programme, we want to create a credible, competitive and accessible platform that allows fans and young talent across India to engage with Formula 1 in a more direct and meaningful way. “Mumbai Falcons bring strong motorsport experience and a clear understanding of talent development in India, making them the right partners to help deliver this initiative.” Competing internationally since 2019, Mumbai Falcons have an extensive record across karting, Formula 4 and Formula Regional championships, and were the first outfit based in India to win an FIA-accredited international single-seater series. They will be key in supporting the

May 13, 2026 · via formula1.com

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May 13, 2026 · via youtube.com

A Surprise Game Release and Alternative <b>Sim</b> Disciplines

Traxion HQ is on fire at the moment (not literally, thankfully)…. It’s Forza Horizon 6 launch week and things are manic! But it’s not just Forza…. Late last week saw the launch of a brand new game in early access, CarX Drift Racing Online 2, as well as a number of SimRacing Expo announcements. Join Thomas Harrison-Lord, Tom Bunten and John Munro as they discuss all of this, and tackle Terje’s tricky question about alternative sim racing disciplines. Is drifting harder than rallying? What is the best karting sim? How about rallycross and folk racing? And should there be a hillclimb-specific sim racing title? Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube and Spotify comments, and if you have any questions for the team! Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

May 13, 2026 · via traxion.gg

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May 13, 2026 · via youtube.com

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May 12, 2026 · via youtube.com

Logitech + GameStop Are Bringing <b>Sim Racing</b> to 30 Stores Nationwide

Logitech + GameStop Are Bringing Sim Racing to 30 Stores Nationwide May 12, 2026 Starting May 15, GameStop is running Logi Race Days, an in-store sim racing competition where anyone can walk in off the street and post a lap time on Forza Horizon 6 using Logitech’s G923 wheel and shifter on a Challenge X Playseat rig. The format is simple: fastest time wins bragging rights. No registration, no barrier – just show up at one of 30 locations nationwide (full list below) and try to beat the board. Events run weekly through June 27. Participating stores include: - Arlington, TX - Euless, TX - Fort Hood, TX - Morrow, GA - Roanoke, VA - Springfield, MO - Brandon, FL - Sacramento, CA - Santee, CA - Norfolk, VA - Houston, TX - Phoenix, AZ - Beaverton, OR - Oklahoma City, OK - Knoxville, TN - Pikeville, KY - Denver, CO - Brooklyn, OH - Bakersfield, CA - Beckley, WV - Hobbs, NM - Hinesville, GA - Lacey, WA - Spartanburg, SC - New York, NY - Pensacola, FL - Chesterfield, VA - El Paso, TX - Richmond, IN - Kearny, NJ So, if you live close to and of those locations it’s time to start your engine and take a lap! No Comments » Leave a Comment ARCHIVES - May 2026 [15] - April 2026 [51] - March 2026 [38] - February 2026 [47] - January 2026 [28] - December 2025 [26] - November 2025 [18] - October 2025 [53] - September 2025 [57] - August 2025 [34] - July 2025 [63] - June 2025 [12] - May 2025 [60] - April 2025 [68] - March 2025 [36] - View complete archive... SPONSORS BBTS

May 12, 2026 · via actionfigureinsider.com

iRacing arrives on Vision Pro with 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in <b>sim racing</b>'

iRacing on Apple Vision Pro brings a “level of immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing,” says iRacing president Tony Gardner. The new app landed on the App Store this week after first being announced in March. Race simulation support through iRacing comes to Apple Vision Pro as part of the visionOS 26.4 software update. visionOS adds a “foveated streaming” feature, starting with support for Nvidia’s CloudXR technology. This helps power the new experience. The team behind iRacing detailed Apple Vision Pro compatibility in a blog post in March. Apple’s ARKit technology blends the racing simulator with real world elements, like hands and physical racing hardware. iRacing for Apple Vision Pro utilizes foveated streaming to render the sharpest content in the driver’s direct line of sight. Apple Vision Pro delivers a uniquely immersive sim racing experience by seamlessly blending your racing rig with the virtual cockpit, aligning your physical steering wheel with the one in-game. iRacers see their physical hands on the wheel, producing an unparalleled experience that ensures racers remain visually connected to their racing rig while using Apple Vision Pro. To enable this experience, the iRacing software features deep technical integration of CloudXR. Physics calculations and high-fidelity graphic rendering is performed on a PC equipped with NVIDIA’s RTX GPU, while frames are encoded and shared wirelessly over Wi-Fi to iRacing Connect on visionOS. In addition to iRacing, Apple Vision Pro users can enjoy X-Plane compatibility for the first time. Nvidia has also detailed experiences possible with visionOS 26.4 and Apple Vision Pro that extend to manufacturing, design, and healthcare. Here’s the latest from iRacing for Apple Vision Pro: iRacing is thrilled to announce the iRacing Connect app for Apple Vision Pro is now available on the App Store. The app facilitates connections between the world’s premier

May 12, 2026 · via 9to5mac.com

A $16K Robot Just Became Your Copilot In Gaming <b>Racing</b> Simulators

Racing through Monaco’s tight corners should rattle your bones, not just your controller. Traditional motion platforms deliver that visceral feedback, but their $5,000+ price tags make them fantasies for most sim racers. Academic researchers just cracked this problem with HumanoidTurk, a system that transforms the Unitree G1 humanoid robot into a surprisingly effective motion simulator by physically manipulating your everyday chair. How a Humanoid Robot Replaces Expensive Motion Rigs The setup works like having an invisible copilot. The Unitree G1 grips your chair’s backrest while tracking position using marker balls and a depth camera. When you brake hard into Eau Rouge in Assetto Corsa, the robot pulls your chair backward, mimicking deceleration forces. Corner hard left, and it pushes you right, replicating the lateral G-forces that separate arcade gaming from authentic simulation. Signal filtering smooths the motions, preventing the jerkiness that would break immersion faster than a blown engine. Testing Reveals Surprising Performance Against Traditional Methods Sixteen participants tested four configurations: No feedback Controller vibration only Robot motion Human-pushed chairs The robot setup dominated every metric—immersion, realism, enjoyment, and practical quality. Users reported sensations matching real driving dynamics, particularly during acceleration and cornering sequences. The catch? Extended sessions caused moderate fatigue and amplified VR-induced discomfort, suggesting this works best for focused practice sessions rather than endurance racing marathons. Economics Favor Robot Owners Over Motion Platform Buyers Here’s the brutal economics: if you own a Unitree G1, you get premium motion simulation essentially free. Compare that to dedicated platforms like DOF Reality’s H3 at $3,000 or SimXperience rigs pushing $5,000+. For the tiny population of robot owners, HumanoidTurk represents massive value. For everyone else, buying a humanoid robot for racing simulation makes about as much sense as buying a Ferrari for grocery runs. This research prototype won’t hit Best Buy shelves,

May 12, 2026 · via tech.yahoo.com

Verstappen sets high bar for grueling Nürburgring 24 Hours debut

Max Verstappen is heading into one of motorsport’s most punishing arenas with a mindset that leaves no room for compromise: win, or nothing. The four-time Formula 1 world champion will make his Nürburgring 24 Hours debut this weekend, diving straight into the deep end of the legendary Nordschleife in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 running under the “Verstappen Racing” banner. And despite the chaos, endurance, and unpredictability that define the race, Verstappen isn’t talking about learning curves or cautious ambitions. He’s talking about victory. No half measures at the Green Hell Surrounded by a strong line-up including Daniel Juncadella, Jules Gounon and Lucas Auer, Verstappen has made it clear that anything short of first place is irrelevant in his mind – even at a circuit that has humbled the very best in the world. “Success would mean winning. That’s very simple, that’s why we are here. I know it’s not going to be easy, but that’s the target for everyone,” the four-time F1 world champion told his official Verstappen.com website. “But at the same time, I am also just looking forward to the whole experience, sharing the car with my teammates, working throughout that whole weekend.” It is a typically Verstappen blend of intensity and appreciation: all business when the helmet goes on, but fully aware of the scale of the challenge he is stepping into. And for him, the Nürburgring isn’t just another GT race – it’s the race. “What inspired me the most is just that it is one of the best tracks in the world, or the craziest track in the world that you can race at,” he added. “It’s one of the special races that you want to compete in and win.” Simulator miles, real-world pressure While most drivers approach the Nordschleife with caution, Verstappen arrives with an

May 12, 2026 · via f1i.com

eNASCAR launches collegiate esports event with <b>SimRacing</b> Expo Charlotte grand final

- eNASCAR launches esports competition to be broadcast during SimRacing Expo Charlotte - Event open to all eligible collegiate students in the USA eNASCAR, organiser of the world’s premier virtual stock car championship, the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series, has launched a sim racing competition open to American collegiate students. Run in association with the collegiate esports platform PlayVS, the eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showdown initially features a hot-lapping qualifying stage, which runs from the 11th to the 18th of May via iRacing’s Time Attack mode. Driving iRacing’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the fastest 40 will qualify for the main event at SimRacing Expo Charlotte, on Sunday, 24th May, where all the action will be remotely broadcast live on the main stage. The winner will receive a Logitech wheel-and-pedal bundle, iRacing credits, and a personalised trophy, while the other podium finishers will also receive credits. For more eligibility details and information on how to enter, please visit the eNASCAR College Sim Racing Expo Showdown page here. Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

May 12, 2026 · via traxion.gg