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Forza Horizon 6 Has Reportedly Sold Over 500,000 Copies on Steam Ahead of Launch – Rumor

You don’t need anyone to tell you that Forza Horizon 6 is going to be another massive success for the franchise. As such, hearing that it’s allegedly sold more than 500,000 copies on Steam alone and is currently at 3.3 million wishlists, at least according to Alinea Analytics, should be even less surprising. The firm estimates that the open-world racer is already close to generating $30 million in revenue when accounting for its various editions and regional pricing. It’s estimated to sell two million units on Steam in the first 24 hours of launch, and considering that this is only one storefront, you can imagine how it would perform overall. Much of the hype could be attributed to the incredible reaction to Forza Horizon 6, which had more than 10 million Game Pass players in its first ten days, but there’s more. It’s the first title in the franchise in almost five years, and given how disappointing Forza Motorsport turned out, it’s understandable that fans are craving some quality sim racing. Of course, finally heading to Japan after years of fan requests doesn’t hurt. Forza Horizon 6 is available on May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with the PS5 version due later this year. In the meantime, check out this brief new teaser of Tokyo City, which is so massive that it had a dedicated team at Playground.

Apr 19, 2026 · via gamingbolt.com

Forza Horizon 6 Has Reportedly Sold Over 500000 Copies on Steam Ahead of Launch

You don’t need anyone to tell you that Forza Horizon 6 is going to be another massive success for the franchise. As such, hearing that it’s allegedly sold more than 500,000 copies on Steam alone and is currently at 3.3 million wishlists, at least according to Alinea Analytics, should be even less surprising. The firm estimates that the open-world racer is already close to generating $30 million in revenue when accounting for its various editions and regional pricing. It’s estimated to sell two million units on Steam in the first 24 hours of launch, and considering that this is only one storefront, you can imagine how it would perform overall. Much of the hype could be attributed to the incredible reaction to Forza Horizon 6, which had more than 10 million Game Pass players in its first ten days, but there’s more. It’s the first title in the franchise in almost five years, and given how disappointing Forza Motorsport turned out, it’s understandable that fans are craving some quality sim racing. Of course, finally heading to Japan after years of fan requests doesn’t hurt. Forza Horizon 6 is available on May 19th for Xbox Series X/S and PC, with the PS5 version due later this year. In the meantime, check out this brief new teaser of Tokyo City, which is so massive that it had dedicated team at Playground.

Apr 19, 2026 · via gamingbolt.com

How Lindblad's start to life in F1 has unfolded – in his own words

How Lindblad’s start to life in F1 has unfolded – in his own words Sole 2026 rookie Arvid Lindblad reflects on his first few races in the top echelon. Arvid Lindblad is only three rounds into his F1 career, but the British youngster has already made an impression – reaching Q3, scoring points and mixing it with some of the sport’s biggest names. Midway through the April gap, he sat down with selected media, including F1.com, to review the journey so far… In 2025, more than a quarter of the F1 grid was made up of rookie drivers, with Kimi Antonelli, Isack Hadjar, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Jack Doohan and Liam Lawson all starting seasons for the first time. Fast forward 12 months, and there is only one newcomer on the grid in the form of Lindblad, who earned his chance at Racing Bulls after a rapid rise through the F4, F3 and F2 ranks with support from Red Bull. The latest in a long line of junior drivers tasked with making F1 their home and fighting for trophies, Lindblad has hit the ground running – brilliantly qualifying in the top 10 and bagging points at the first time of asking in Australia, before reaching the pole position shootout again in Japan. With April bringing an unexpected pause to proceedings, and the first proper chance to review his performances, how is the 18-year-old feeling about what he has delivered in F1 so far? “Obviously, coming in as a rookie, I was mainly focused on myself,” says Lindblad of his approach to 2026. “I didn’t have that much experience with the previous [generation of F1] cars, but these cars are very different to what I was used to. So, for me, expectations-wise, I didn’t really come in with many – I

Apr 19, 2026 · via formula1.com

Has Max Verstappen still got something left in the tank?

Has Max Verstappen still got something left in the tank? We all know that Max Verstappen has not had the best run of results this season. But could this be due to the new regulations? Red Bull not being good enough? Or is Max simply having “bad luck”? His history in F1 has most certainly seen many highs but very few lows thus far — from him being the youngest ever driver to start and win a race (17 years and 166 days;18 years and 228 days), to becoming the most dominant driver on the grid during the 2022 and 2023 seasons (with 15 and 19 wins, respectively). His 2023 season was the closest we have ever seen to F1 perfection, with him winning an astonishing 86% of the races. However, after a dominant season by McLaren in 2025, which saw them finish 364 points ahead of second-place Mercedes, Max was riding off an amazing second half of the season, getting 256 points from the final 12 races compared to 165 from the first 12. His miraculous comeback in the championship saw him go from 70 points behind Lando Norris and 104 points behind Oscar Piastri after the Dutch Grand Prix (race 15) to 2 points behind Lando and 11 points ahead of Oscar at the end of the season after 24 races. Whilst Max is outclassing his teammate, Isack Hadjar, by a margin of 12-4 in terms of points, qualifying tells a completely different story. Fast forward to 2026, and we now have a rocket ship in Mercedes’ hands. Red Bull, having adapted pretty poorly, scored only 16 points in the first three races and now sits in 6th place in the WCC, meaning that if this poor form continues, they are looking at their worst result since 2008.

Apr 19, 2026 · via theboar.org

Forza Horizon 6 hands-on preview: First impressions

Yes, we’ve played it and we can exclusively report that it feels like...well, it feels like a Forza Horizon game. Playground Games has taken the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t start hitting it with a hammer” to heart and applied its enormously successful core Horizon formula to Japan. Yes, there are tweaks to the gameplay here and there, but they are icing on an already delicious cake. A cake that tastes of petrol and scorched rubber. The metaphor falls over a bit at this point. Like all recent Horizon games, Horizon 6’s story kicks off with a veritable TikTok feed of bitesized experiences, whether that’s burying the throttle into the footwell in the new Toyota GR GT, blowing through cherry blossoms in a wide-body 911 GT or careening down a ski slope in a trophy truck. The alleged difference this time is that once you’ve finished this highlight reel, you start not as part of the festival crowd but just as an enthusiast following the travelling circus, in a more modest ride than you had access to at the start of Horizon 5. Materially, it doesn’t seem to make a lot of difference to what you’re actually doing, though; you’re still participating in races and time attacks rather than, say, spending hours cleaning a fast food restaurant bathroom to earn enough for a wristband. OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED: Facelifted Toyota Yaris Cross debuts in Europe with AWD option Safe! The next GT-R will survive Nissan’s global production cuts What does make a difference is the map itself and, in particular, Tokyo. Japan’s capital is a literal game changer, in that it’s the biggest urban area in a Horizon game to date. The series has primarily been about gobbling up miles on the open road with occasional detours

Apr 19, 2026 · via topgear.com.ph

Motorsport Games Adjourns Annual Meeting Amid Quorum Shortfall

Motorsport Games Adjourns Annual Meeting Amid Quorum Shortfall Claim 30% Off TipRanks - Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions - Discover top-performing stock ideas and upgrade to a portfolio of market leaders with Smart Investor Picks The latest update is out from Motorsport Games ( (MSGM) ). Motorsport Games Inc., a racing game developer, publisher and esports ecosystem provider focused on officially licensed motorsport series and simulation platforms such as rFactor 2 and KartKraft, continues to build out its portfolio around marquee events like the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship. The company’s strategy centers on combining realistic racing titles with organized esports competitions to deepen engagement among dedicated motorsport and sim-racing audiences. On April 17, 2026, Motorsport Games convened its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders but adjourned it without conducting any business due to a lack of quorum. The meeting is scheduled to reconvene on April 21, 2026, with the company actively soliciting additional shareholder votes in the interim, highlighting ongoing challenges in mobilizing its widely dispersed investor base for key corporate governance decisions. Spark’s Take on MSGM Stock According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, MSGM is a Neutral. The score is driven primarily by a strong 2025 financial turnaround (profitability and positive free cash flow with minimal debt), tempered by significant historical volatility that raises sustainability risk. Valuation appears compelling on a very low P/E, while technical indicators are mixed and do not yet confirm strong momentum; recent corporate updates are supportive but secondary. To see Spark’s full report on MSGM stock, click here. More about Motorsport Games Motorsport Games Inc. is a racing game developer and publisher that also operates an esports ecosystem built around official motorsport racing series. The company holds licenses for properties such

Apr 18, 2026 · via theglobeandmail.com

Valvoline Highlights: <b>Race</b> 12

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Apr 18, 2026 · via youtube.com

F1 drivers play the Generation Game

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Previous Next Upcoming F1 drivers play the Generation Game Season Start Debrief: Team by team review ahead of Miami Please wait, loading video... Nico Hulkenberg & Gabriel Bortoleto Take On F1 Grid Games! TECH TALK – The best innovations of the season so far Ollie and Esteban chat F1 career and goals on The Cooldown Room So you think you know F1 drivers?

Apr 18, 2026 · via formula1.com

The current F1 drivers who have tried their hand at other <b>racing</b> disciplines

The current F1 drivers who have tried their hand at other racing disciplines Lots of drivers in F1’s history have raced in other categories, but we decided to take a look at what other motorsport activities the current crop have tried their hand at. Formula 1 drivers sometimes have a diverse path before reaching Grand Prix racing, but once they get there, F1 tends to become their sole focus. However, Max Verstappen – who has already dabbled in GT3 competition – will buck the regular trend again in 2026 by contesting the Nurburgring 24 Hours in May, between Grands Prix in Miami and Canada. Lots of drivers in F1’s history have raced in other categories, but we decided to take a look at what other motorsport activities the current crop have tried their hand at… Fernando Alonso – IndyCar, WEC Undoubtedly the most prolific driver on the grid – and perhaps in modern motorsport – Fernando Alonso’s frustrations with a struggling McLaren team in 2017 prompted him to seek further enjoyment in other categories. The Spaniard most notably missed that year’s Monaco Grand Prix to contest the Indianapolis 500, and was comfortably the star attraction, making the Fast Nine before qualifying fifth. Alonso had several stints leading the race before ultimately drifting away from contention until suffering – somewhat ironically given his Formula 1 travails at the time – an engine failure. Alonso went on to contest the World Endurance Championship’s 2018/19 ‘Super Season’ for Toyota, with the first half of that campaign overlapping with his final year at McLaren. While Formula 1 results were few and far between, Alonso won the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2018, and eventually went on to win the title alongside Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi. Further tilts at the Indy 500 followed in

Apr 18, 2026 · via formula1.com

The endurance of Clemson Tiger <b>Racing</b>

The endurance of Clemson Tiger Racing GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – From the lab, to the track, Clemson Tiger Racing has become a home for students eager to break into the world of motorsports. CTR was formed by Clemson students Jack Hobbs and Nathan Chang, with the two drafting their initial plans on a napkin in the university dining hall. Just under three years later, the club has become a team of over 100 members, each with a passion for the art of racing. “Our goal of the napkin was just to create a club that Clemson doesn’t have yet, which is to go motorsports racing. We wanted to be different,” Chang said. “And that was spring semester before August of 23. So come the next semester, we were a club. And so that’s how it kind of all started.” Team Principal Tyson Tucker explained that every member of the team is a Clemson student and, from freshmen to PhD students, have roles that provide real world, hands-on experience. “So all of our drivers here are Clemson students. That’s a big part of what we do. Without drivers, we can’t actually go anywhere on track,” Tucker said. “Additionally to that, we have our full team of mechanics. We also have our own operations team, so they handle all of our finance and logistics. My personal passion and where where I find the most interesting is our race strategy. So the engineering side behind, you know, ‘when do we pit? How often do we pit? What do we add for fuel and things like that?'” CTR also has a SIM-Racing Division run by assistant team principal, Ferris Krippendorf. “I found that (SIM-Racing) as a more cost effective and more, kind of had greater benefits, for myself trying to learn, kind of race

Apr 18, 2026 · via sports.yahoo.com

Verstappen returns to the Nordschleife: Watch ADAC 24h Nürburgring Qualifiers here!

Max Verstappen takes on the 'Green Hell' yet again as the ADAC 24h Nurburgring Qualifiers gets underway this weekend at the Nordschleife, follow the live stream here! On Friday, Verstappen returned to the iconic track for test sessions, building up to a weekend that will see both NLS4 and NLS5 races. The Dutchman is back behind the wheel of his #3 Mercedes-AMG GT3 car after watching from the sidelines at the GT World Challenge Europe series last weekend. Alongside Verstappen across Saturday and Sunday's action is Lucas Auer, the nephew of former Ferrari F1 driver Gerhard Berger. Verstappen Racing teammates Daniel Juncadella and Jules Gounon 'sit this one out', as the pair are in Imola for the season-opening round of the World Endurance Championship.Follow GPblog on social media to stay updated on all Formula 1 news: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Verstappen's love affair with GT racing continues While he may be frustrated with the 2026 F1 cars, Verstappen is getting a lot of enjoyment out of GT racing, having participated in the category more often in recent times. Last year, Verstappen debuted in the GT4 competition at NLS7, before dominating the 4-hour NLS9 race at the Nurburgring Nordschleife in September, alongside sim racing teammate Chris Lulham. In March 2026, Verstappen returned to the Nordschleife with another victory on the road, impressing with daring overtakes and maneuvering in traffic, despite losing his pole position to Christopher Haase in the Audi R8 LMS GT3 early on. Unfortunately for the Dutchman, his team were disqualified from the race after tyre infringement. The team, consisting of Verstappen, Jucadella, and Gounon, had used seven sets of tyres instead of the permitted six. Nonetheless, it is all valuable experience for the four-time F1 world champion, as he's set to compete in the full 24h race on

Apr 18, 2026 · via gpblog.com