The Forza Horizon series has finally made it to Japan, and it couldn’t have been grander than this. Forza Horizon 6 features more than 550+ cars and Tokyo as its main city, making the game a dream come true for countless gamers and sim racers. For many, racing is synonymous with Japan, and Playground Games has every intention of paying respect to it, starting with including some of the most iconic racing pop-culture references inside the game. The Forza Horizon 6 map, a look at which was released earlier this week, revealed that it will be featuring the iconic Akina Pass Route from Initial D, which is, if not the most, then one of the most influential racing anime of all time. Forza Horizon 6 Has an Initial D Reference Embedded in Its Map The internet has been buzzing ever since Playground Games dropped the full map reveal for Forza Horizon 6, and Initial D fans have every reason to be excited. Located on the very top right of the map, players were able to locate the very distinctive Akina Pass route on the map, which functions as the home course for Takumi Fujiwara, the main character of the anime. Playground Games itself confirmed the connection, officially stating that Forza Horizon 6‘s Japan includes world-famous routes inspired by the C1 loop and Gingko Avenue, as well as mountain passes such as Mt. Haruna and Bandai Azuma. Moreover, there is more than one route taken from Initial D in the upcoming game. Spotted on the bottom left corner of the map, on what is a road that is likely based on Hokone’s Nanamagari, is the home course of Team Spiral, a fictional group of racers in the anime. Every Major Japanese Pop-Culture Reference Spotted So Far in FH6 There is much
Apr 12, 2026 · via fandomwire.com
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While F1 is on pause, some drivers including Max Verstappen and Lance Stroll are not taking a break… they are simply changing roles. Dani Juncadella for the last stint. pic.twitter.com/gTtvxKuWkv — MV33Racing🏎 (@MV33Racing) April 11, 2026 Verstappen – Stroll: GT3 at Paul Ricard Au Paul Ricard Circuit, Max Verstappen was not there to drive. Settled in the garage, attentive to pit stops and the smallest details, the Dutchman mainly observed his team, which consisted of Dani Jundacella, Jules Gounon et Chris Lulham driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3, who, after a race marked by twists and turns, finished 10th. But that wasn't the main point… With Verstappen.com Racing, Verstappen promotes a new model: to have pilots pass the sim racing to real competition in GT3. To detect talent differently, train faster, open a new path to the top level. This is no longer just a side project. It's a deliberate strategy. Stroll, for his part, remains in the thick of the action and learns Conversely, Lance stroll He chose the track. The pilot Aston Martin engaged with Comtoyou Racing, at the wheel of a Aston Martin Vantage GT3. In this event of the GT World Challenge Europehe shared the car with Roberto Merhi et Mary BoyaAfter numerous setbacks on the track, his team finished 48th out of 57 entrants. Same setting, two different trajectories This meeting of the GT World Challenge Europe The Paul Ricard site highlights two approaches: Verstappen prepares for the future and Stroll maintains the present. But ultimately, the observation is common. A Formula 1 that makes you want to look elsewhere Between the complexity of the 2026 single-seaters and ever more technical management, some drivers are looking elsewhere for what F1 offers less of: pure driving, feeling, freedom. The GT3 then becomes: a testing ground, a laboratory, even
Apr 12, 2026 · via paddock-gp.com
The most iconic driver-race engineer partnerships in F1 history The impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase from Red Bull will bring to a close one of the most renowned partnerships between a race engineer and a driver. The impending departure of Gianpiero Lambiase from Red Bull will bring to a close one of the most renowned partnerships between a race engineer and a driver, with "GP" and Max Verstappen having delivered four Drivers’ titles and dozens of pole positions and race wins since they began working together in 2016. Across the past three decades or so the role of race engineer has significantly evolved amid the growth of the F1 teams, while the advent of team radio broadcasts on television coverage has heightened public awareness and raised the profile of the people carrying out this critical job. We’ve picked out some of the other most famous driver-race engineer relationships in Formula 1. Jacques Villeneuve and Jock Clear Hotshot Jacques Villeneuve landed in F1 with Williams in 1996 after success in the US and was immediately a front-runner, swiftly building a rapport with Jock Clear. The pair won the 1997 Drivers’ title together, and Clear followed Villeneuve to the start-up BAR operation when the Canadian made the surprising career switch. Clear continued to engineer Villeneuve until the driver quit BAR-Honda before the final round of 2003. “I think as a personality he has so much self confidence that puts him in good stead in pretty much most of the situations that he’s been in as a racing driver,” Clear told F1’s Beyond the Grid podcast in 2021. “But the downside of that is that it did mean he would come up with some pretty weird ideas about why things weren’t going right for him. And then you’d have to say: ‘maybe you
Apr 12, 2026 · via formula1.com
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Gianni Lasserre will make his NASCAR Euro Series debut in the Rookie Challenge – The Speedhouse driver will drive the No. 5 Academy — Caffi car In the world of international touring car racing, some names simply carry the weight of the checkered flag. For the 2026 season, a familiar surname returns to the NASCAR Euro Series grid with a fresh face behind the wheel. Speedhouse has officially pulled the sheet off their latest weapon for the Rookie Challenge: Gianni Lasserre. The move marks a moving coming of home for the young Frenchman. Having spent his childhood as a fixture in the paddock, Gianni Lasserre is transitioning from the “kid of the circuit” to a full-time contender in the most prestigious touring series on the continent. While he is signed to the Speedhouse stable for the long haul, he will make his initial splash at the season opener in Valencia under the Academy / Alex Caffi Motorsport banner – a strategic partnership aimed at getting the rookie vital seat time. For Speedhouse owner and veteran racer Lucas Lasserre, this isn’t just a personnel move; it’s the culmination of a decade of development. Lucas Lasserre, a man who has lived and breathed the roar of a V8 for years, sees this as the logical next step for the Speedhouse Karting Academy standout. “I’m really happy to announce Gianni Lasserre – from the Basque Country – onboard at Speedhouse for the 2026 season and beyond in the Rookie Challenge,” Lucas Lasserre stated. “As you know, Gianni is my son and this is the kid of the series. He has followed me everywhere for a long time and I am extremely happy to have the possibility to integrate him into our program. “He also has been a Speedhouse Karting Academy driver since the
Apr 11, 2026 · via catchfence.com
You know Formula 1 has come a long way in the United States when you can walk into an IMAX movie theater and watch a freakin’ Grand Prix live. Heck, I remember when I used to have to add the “Speedvision” option to my mom’s cable TV package so I could watch a sport that was obscure to most Americans. Starting with the Miami Grand Prix on May 3, folks will be able to watch select 2026 races at IMAX theaters across the country. This new viewing modality is part of Apple TV’s new broadcasting strategy to grow the sport even more domestically. Folks who decide to make the pilgrimage to the theater rather than watch on Apple TV from home will be treated to a 150-minute broadcast, which includes 15 minutes of pre-show action, the full race, and podium celebrations. Poking around my local IMAX theater website, it looks like tickets will run $30 plus fees, though that’ll likely vary by location. For what it’s worth, I think the best part of this gig is the fact that you’ll be able to interact with fellow F1 fans, rather than be a hermit at home. God knows I’ve spent the last 30+ years of F1 fandom screaming at the TV alone, and oftentimes at odd hours of the night. Besides Miami, you’ll be able to watch the following 2026 races on IMAX screens: - Miami Grand Prix – May 3, 2026 - Monaco Grand Prix – June 7, 2026 - British Grand Prix – July 5, 2026 - Italian Grand Prix – September 6, 2026 - United States Grand Prix – October 25, 2026 I personally won’t give this a shot for Miami because I’ll be at the race in person, but I might consider it for another race later
Apr 11, 2026 · via thedrive.com
- Stroll consulted Max Verstappen in Suzuka regarding his upcoming GT3 debut. - Verstappen remains a key mentor due to his extensive GT3 racing experience. - Aston Martin driver collaborated with Roberto Merhi for this opportunity. Lance Stroll recently revealed that he sought guidance from Max Verstappen ahead of making his debut at the GT World Challenge powered by AWS at Circuit Paul Ricard this weekend. He mentioned that he had a word with the Dutch driver related to GT racing during the Japanese Grand Prix weekend. Evidently, Verstappen is the right person to reach out to in F1 for advice, given his frequent exploration of other racing endeavours, including GT3 and simulator racing. He is also set to appear at the 24 Hours endurance race at Nürburgring in May. Recently, he also competed in the Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie, where his team initially dominated but was later disqualified due to a tyre blunder. Stroll details Verstappen’s GT conversation In an interview, Stroll revealed that he had a word with Verstappen about his GT debut amid the F1 break due to two Middle East race cancellations. He said, “We had a quick chat in Suzuka when the concept first occurred to me.” He revealed the topics they touched upon during the conversation while expressing his enthusiasm for driving GT3 cars. “We covered contacts and connections, and given his GT racing involvement, we touched on it briefly. GT3 cars are genuinely enjoyable for everyone; they’re fantastic to drive,” he elaborated. Earlier, the Aston Martin driver revealed how this opportunity came up to him, revealing that he had a conversation about it with former F1 driver Roberto Merhi at the dinner during the Japan GP weekend. He added that they wanted to spend the F1 break productively. When the GT concept was brought up,
Apr 11, 2026 · via readmotorsport.com
If your home arcade is also your garage, have I got a Facebook Marketplace listing for you. It’s a NASCAR stock car converted into a racing simulator, running Sega’s Daytona USA and done up in Alan Kulwicki No. 7 Hooters livery for maximum ’90s nostalgia. The dust-covered sim rig is being offered by a seller in Calverton, New York, in the mass of suburbia known as Long Island. They’re asking $6,000, and that comes with the common “no lowballs, I know what I’ve got” provision. What it doesn’t come with are any specifics beyond the claim that this rig is based on an old NASCAR stock car. The frame tubing that can be seen under the hood and in the trunk looks correct for some kind of stock car, but that’s not enough to confirm it as one of Kulwicki’s rides. And even it did start life in the late Cup Series champion’s shop, it could’ve been used as a show car or backup instead of getting raced. That would probably be for the best because, as cool as this setup is, cutting up a race-driven Kulwicki chassis would be a shame. Kulwicki is remembered today as the last truly independent NASCAR champion. He won the 1992 Cup Series championship driving for his own single-car team. That championship came down to the final race of the season, with Kulwicki changing the lettering on his Ford from “Thunderbird” to “Underbird” to signify his underdog status. Kulwicki went from rookie to champion in just six years, winning five races along the way. That storybook tale didn’t get a final chapter. Kulwicki was killed April 1, 1993, in a plane crash before getting the chance to defend his championship. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2019. If you want
Apr 11, 2026 · via thedrive.com
A RACING simulator firm led by a teenager who is part of McLaren Formula 1 and his family is looking to bring cutting-edge technology to Droitwich. Edge Racing Simulators opened on North Bank Berry Hill Industrial Estate in December and offers petrol heads the chance to race on some of the biggest circuits in the world. Edge Racing is the brainchild of Charlie Edge, a 2025/2026 FIA British Formula 4 driver with CDR, and his brother Jordan, who is a keen sim racer. They run the business with their father Steve. Charlie, now with the McLaren Formula 1 development programme , used simulators during his racing career and thought people who enjoyed the sport would like to use them. Edge offers simulators for people to race in competitions from Formula 4 to Formula 1, as well as other forms of racing like rallies. And the firm aims to allow people to experience the raw power, precision, and pressure of real motorsport. Steve told the Standard: “Our simulators are really state-of-the-art, and we have simulators that can accommodate everyone. “It will give people a real racing experience. “I’m really proud of my sons for setting this up and also Charlie for being in the McLaren Formula 1 development programme. “It’s really exciting and a lot of hard work. “The business is going okay so far – weekends are always the busiest times for us but of course, we could always do with more people coming. “We would like to get our name out to other people from other areas, as well as those in Droitwich.” The maximum height simulators are for people over 5ft tall, while the smaller simulators have a 4ft minimum height requirement. Special events include a 10 per cent discount on Wednesdays and Formula 1 weekends when the
Apr 11, 2026 · via droitwichstandard.co.uk
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Two Teams, One Chance: Rajah Caruth’s Fight To Prove He Belongs Rajah Caruth is attempting something almost no driver in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is asked to do: compete for a playoff spot while splitting his season between two different teams, two different engine programs, and two completely separate race shops. Most drivers operate out of one building, one simulator program, one crew chief, and one engineering group. Caruth’s reality is the opposite. Some weeks, he reports to JR Motorsports’ Mooresville headquarters, home to a four‑car operation with a combined 50+ O’Reilly Series wins and one of the most advanced simulation programs in the garage. There, he drives the No. 88 Chevrolet, powered by a Hendrick Motorsports engine, the same engine department that has produced 300+ Cup Series victories. Other weeks, he drives 25 minutes north to Jordan Anderson Racing in Statesville, where he pilots the No. 32 Chevrolet with Earnhardt‑Childress Racing engines and a smaller, leaner crew. The sponsor lineup, engineering notes, and setup philosophy all change the moment he walks through the door. Yet the mission never changes: stay in the playoff fight.Through eight races, Caruth has driven five events for JR Motorsports and three for Jordan Anderson Racing. Despite the split, he sits 10th in the standings, squarely inside the playoff grid. The Logistical Reality of Running Two Programs Most of his competitors enjoy 40+ hours per week with the same group of people. Caruth divides that time between two buildings, two schedules, and two expectations. Yet, once he arrives at the track, the noise disappears. His focus now shifts to raw speed and execution. Switching between two teams isn’t just inconvenient. It’s a competitive disadvantage. Each transition forces him to recalibrate faster than the drivers he’s racing against. Caruth must also adapt weekly to
Apr 11, 2026 · via totalapexsports.com
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The Ligier Junior Formula Championship will return to action this weekend at NOLA with a mix of first- and second-generation F4 cars. Feeder Series tells you all you need to know about the third season of the Parella ladder’s entry-level series. By Marco Albertini The Ligier Junior Formula Championship was conceived in 2024 as a cheaper alternative to F4 US, using the latter’s previous generation cars in a non-FIA-certified series run by the same organisers. Last year, Uruguayan Gastón Irazú scored five wins on his way to securing the title for Champagne Racing, with whom he will drive for in F4 US this year after receiving a scholarship for winning the LJFC title. From 2026 onwards, LJFC is set to feature two classes as first-generation and second-generation Ligier F4 cars co-exist. The Gen 1 class will feature Ligier JS F416 chassis running Mountune-serviced Honda engines, while the Gen 2 class will be composed of Ligier Storm–powered Ligier JS F422 cars, albeit with a modified electronics control unit to be level with the first-generation car’s. The two classes will have separate podiums, and separate scholarships will be awarded. The Gen 1 champion will be given a one-year lease of a Ligier JS F422 chassis and Ligier Storm engine to race in F4 US the following year. The Gen 2 champion will receive a similar prize, but in the event that they already have their own car, the series will provide the equivalent value of the lease in a Ligier parts credit as well as any necessary parts upgrades. Both champions will also receive sets of tires from Hankook and paid entry fees from the series promoter. The championship is generally open to drivers 14 and older. Fifteen is the minimum age required to race F4 cars in FIA-certified championships. The calendar
Apr 10, 2026 · via feederseries.net
SimRacing Expo USA - first partners and exhibitors announced for expo, coming May 22-24 to Charlotte, NC Official Global Sim Racing Peripheral Partner Asetek Racing, Golden Ticket partners Fanatec and Sensit Haptics, and more announced for the first-ever North American SimRacing Expo CHARLOTTE, USA, April 9, 2026 - The SimRacing Expo, the world's largest consumer and trade show dedicated to virtual motorsport, has announced a number of exhibitors and panels coming to their biggest expo ever in Charlotte, NC, USA from May 22-24. The expo will feature dozens of showfloor experiences across the sim racing industry, including Official Global Sim Racing Peripheral Partner Asetek Racing, Fanatec, Sensit Haptics, DOF Reality, Driven Dynamix, Rafa Racing Club and Trak Racer, with many more to be announced. Exhibitor and Official Global Sim Racing Peripheral Partner - Asetek Racing builds sim racing hardware the same way motorsport teams build race components: through precision engineering, rigorous testing, and a refusal to compromise. Asetek Racing believes immersion isn't created by features alone; it's created through the mechanical honesty of the hardware and software. Every detail must replicate the feeling, control, and confidence of a real race car. Asetek Racing is also a Golden Ticket Partner for the SimRacing Expo. Exhibitors and Golden Ticket Partners - Fanatec is the leading brand for dedicated simracing hardware, including force feedback steering wheels, pedals, and complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC-based racing simulators. - Sensit Haptics is a global leader in metahaptics electronics and software technologies for advanced simracing and automotive. Exhibitors - DOF Reality is a leading manufacturer of motion simulator platforms designed to recreate the experience inside a racing car, a flying aircraft, or any conditions that affect the body in space while seated. - Driven Dynamix is creating an immersive simulator that is indistinguishable from reality.
Apr 10, 2026 · via dlh.net
SUPERCARS teams’ championship leader Tickford Racing has bolstered its brains trust with the recruitment of performance engineer Rafal Lewandowski.
The Polish guru comes to Tickford with a diverse resume, including a stint with Toyota in the World Endurance Championship.
Lewandowski started with the Melbourne-based Ford squad two weeks ago.
“It’s effectively a new position to sit between the two cars as performance engineer and help take a load off Brad (Wischusen, technical director), particularly with sim work and that sort of thing,” Tickford CEO Simon Brookhouse told V8 Sleuth.
“He’s an expert in sim, so it’s something he has brought in with a different skillset and someone from outside of Supercars to see if we can get some different opinions and new views on what we can do better.
“The drivers love him.”
Lewandowski’s appointment follows Grove Racing signing Italian engineer Riccardo Corte from Ferrari’s Formula 1 program.
Corte is race engineering Kai Allen this season.
Apr 10, 2026 · via v8sleuth.com.au
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Chances are you’ve got a simulator at home that you’ve put thousands of laps on to prepare for race weekends, i.e. SIM to Reality. But are you learning everything you ⦠(login to see this article in full) This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT Privacy & Cookies Policy Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
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Chances are you’ve got a simulator at home that you’ve put thousands of laps on to prepare for race weekends, i.e. SIM to Reality. But are you learning everything you … (login to see this article in full) This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Cookie settingsACCEPT Privacy & Cookies Policy Privacy Overview This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
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