Rockstar’s new GTA VI Extended Look shows much more than another collection of street races, revealing a dedicated racing circuit, competition-prepared cars and structured events alongside street and off-road racing. GTA VI appears ready to give racing a considerably bigger role than previous Grand Theft Auto games. Rockstar’s Extended Look, released on August 27, provides the clearest official evidence yet, showing a genuine wheel-to-wheel race taking place on a permanent asphalt circuit rather than another point-to-point event on public roads. The footage was captured entirely in-game on PlayStation 5, according to Rockstar. During the circuit sequence, the player competes against a full group of race-prepared cars while a dedicated interface displays race position, lap information and timing, with other competitors also visible around the circuit on the minimap. What makes the sequence particularly interesting is the presentation of the cars themselves. Several appear prepared specifically for competition, carrying large rear wings, racing liveries and sponsor-style graphics rather than simply being modified road cars gathered for an informal street event. That does not make GTA VI a racing simulator, nor does it confirm professional championships, qualifying sessions, pit stops or racing regulations. Rockstar has not detailed any of those systems. What the footage does establish is that structured circuit racing will exist as a distinct activity, complete with the basic information expected from an organised race. The circuit has already generated comparisons with Sebring International Raceway, which would make geographical sense because Leonida is Rockstar’s fictional interpretation of Florida. However, Rockstar has not licensed or confirmed Sebring, and the track visible in GTA VI does not appear to be a one-to-one recreation of the real circuit. Earlier leaked information and community mapping have associated the facility with the name Gellhorn International Raceway, but Rockstar has not officially confirmed that name either.
Aug 28, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
Key takeaways - Honoring a legend: Chip Ganassi Racing unveiled a retro 1996 livery for Álex Palou at the Laguna Seca season finale, paying tribute to the late Alessandro Zanardi. - 30th anniversary of “The Pass”: The design marks 30 years since Zanardi’s famous overtake on Bryan Herta at the Corkscrew in September 1996. - Championship on the brink: Palou leads the 2026 IndyCar title race by 91 points over Kyle Kirkwood heading into the Milwaukee doubleheader ahead of Laguna Seca. Chip Ganassi Racing will honor motorsport icon Alessandro Zanardi at the 2026 IndyCar Series season finale at Laguna Seca (September 4–6). Championship leader Álex Palou will run a specialized livery inspired by the target lightning-bolt design driven by Zanardi in 1996—the year Ganassi captured its first category title alongside Honda. While Jimmy Vasser secured the 1996 championship drivers’ crown, Zanardi etched his name into racing lore at Laguna Seca on September 8, 1996, executing “The Pass” on Bryan Herta through the Corkscrew on the final lap to take victory. The tribute carries added weight following Zanardi’s passing on May 1, 2026. The updated livery on Palou’s #10 Honda integrates the bold red hues and lightning graphics characteristic of Ganassi’s 1996 fleet, blended with modern primary sponsor accents. “I’m excited to have the lightning livery on the car,” Palou stated. “We’re going to race in memory of Alessandro Zanardi. We’re going to race at Laguna, at that track, in that corner, and on top of that, it’s 30 years since the anniversary of Ganassi and Honda’s first title in IndyCar. So we’re going to give everything for the fans and for ourselves too. Hopefully, it’s a great race for us in the #10.“ Palou arrives at the final stretch of the season on the verge of securing Ganassi’s record-breaking 19th
Aug 28, 2026 · via grandepremio.com
MOZA Racing is back at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne and is bringing several new, officially licensed steering wheels featuring renowned automotive and motorsports brands: Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford, and MotoGP™. The sim-racing hardware manufacturer’s booth also showcases how the company has long since expanded beyond traditional car racing—into flight, truck, and agricultural simulations, motion systems, and AI-powered driving training. We’ll summarize what new products MOZA is showcasing at Gamescom 2026, what’s behind the individual licensing collaborations, and what experiences visitors can expect at the booth. Key Highlights at a Glance - MOZA Racing will showcase several new, officially licensed steering wheels at Gamescom 2026 (Hall 10.1, Booth A022) in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Ford, and MotoGP™ - Two new Mercedes-Benz steering wheels to mark the brand’s 140th anniversary: inspired by the futuristic VISION ONE-ELEVEN (with five integrated displays) and the Mercedes-AMG GT vehicles - Mercedes-Benz will also showcase both steering wheels at its own booth, complemented by five MOZA simulators - New Porsche 911 GT3 RS steering wheel based on the original CAD data, including a removable display and a functional horn button - Officially licensed Ford Mustang GTD steering wheel available to touch and try out at the MOZA booth - MOZA’s first MotoGP™ motorcycle simulator with force feedback technology and native support for the official MotoGP game series - Existing collaborations with Lamborghini (Essenza SCV12, Revuelto) and Porsche (Mission R) will also be on display at the booth - New PHF Pedal Haptic Feedback Module for precise haptic feedback, compatible with MOZA SR-P, SR-P Lite, SRP2, SRP Lite2, and CRP2 - Complete simulation ecosystem: racing, flight, truck, and agricultural simulations, motion systems, and AI-powered driving training with MOZA AI Coach - Interactive activities: MOZA Leaderboard Challenge, Xbox Digital Passport with a MOZA R3 bundle as the prize, and the
Aug 28, 2026 · via basic-tutorials.com
Gamescom 2026: National Championship Air Races Coming Oct. 13 for MSFS 2024 Today, at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany, Microsoft has confirmed that the National Championship Air Races will arrive in MSFS 2024 on Oct. 13, after the initial announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase in June. Read Microsoft’s post here. The announcement was made at Gamescom 2026, where attendees also had the opportunity to try out the new racing mode. Microsoft had previously confirmed these National Championship Air Races, which are scheduled to be released sometime this autumn, without a specific date. The new Racing mode combines two locations. You will be able to race on the classic Reno course in Nevada, previously featured in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, as well as the new Roswell course in New Mexico. Microsoft says it is also introducing an aircraft wear-and-tear system, meaning penalties are added for how aggressively aircraft are operated over the course of a race. Microsoft says it worked with the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA), along with several different aircraft owners and pilots, to recreate each participating aircraft and its configuration. The article continues below the ad Five types will be available, divided up into what Microsoft calls “classes”. These include the Unlimited Class, featuring the P-51 Mustang, the T-6 Class, using the North American T-6 Texan, the Biplane Class, using the Aviat Pitts Special S1S, and the Jet Class, using the Aero Vodochody Aero L-39 Albatros. A fifth category, STOL, is being introduced to Microsoft Flight Simulator air racing for the first time. STOL stands for short take-off and landing, and this mode will feature a one-versus-one drag racing format, Microsoft says. So, compared with the previous Reno Air Races for MSFS 2020, the new version for MSFS 2024 will include the Roswell venue, STOL racing, and
Aug 27, 2026 · via thresholdx.net
A new set of Gran Turismo 7 Weekly Challenges arrives this Friday, August 28, as your console clock ticks past midnight. As always, there’s five events on the slate, you’ve got seven days to work through them, and there’s bonus reward tickets on offer for checking them off. If you’re new to the format, Weekly Challenges unlock once you’ve finished the GT Cafe career through Menu Book 39 and sat through the ending movie, serving as an endgame mode for players who’ve seen the credits roll. Each set comprises four races from the existing World Circuits roster plus a fifth “Special” event created just for the week, and finishing third or better in one, three, and five of them delivers bonus tickets to your Gifts (redeem them before they expire). All in, with race prizes and clean race bonuses, a full sweep is worth around 1.3m credits in cash and in-kind. This Week’s Highlights The Special Event slot goes to a one-make race this week, starring the newest member of the game’s British contingent: the Caterham Seven Superlight R500. Added just last week in the 1.71 update, the featherweight track toy gets six laps of the Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit to stretch its legs, with 105,000cr for the win. If you haven’t picked one up yet, it’s a 75,000cr purchase in Brand Central, so victory here covers the cost of the car with change to spare. It’s not the biggest prize of the week though. That honor goes to the World Touring Car 800 at Mount Panorama, a ten-lap race with a hard 800PP cap and racing tires required, paying out a headline 200,000cr. The Bathurst circuit is a genuinely special place; we visited back in 2020 and found a world-famous racing landmark that doubles as an ordinary public
Aug 27, 2026 · via gtplanet.net
The Epic Games Store is offering two great free PC games this week for Epic users. For a limited time, you can grab a horse racing sim and science-fiction crafting game. Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition Swap your glitzy Forza cars for horses in Rival Stars Horse Racing. Featuring both a story mode and online multiplayer, Rival Stars Horse Racing is all about the minutiae of horse riding and racing. Developer PikPok even used motion capture for the horses' animations to make Rival Stars Horse Racing as realistic as possible. It also features a genetic breeding system and a Horse Creator to design your own horses. Animal lovers have enjoyed Rival Stars Horse Racing as it has over 3,500 Very Positive player reviews on Steam. Breathedge Try your best to survive outer space in Breathedge. You play as someone just called the Man who is "carrying his grandpa's ashes to a galactic funeral and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a universal conspiracy," according to the game's official description. Space is dangerous, and you can suffer setbacks due to dying or because of depression. The stars are lonely when you're stranded. When you're not crafting items to help you survive, you can decorate your space station to distract yourself from the cold confines of space. A sequel is on the way this month, which makes sense as players really dug the first; Breathedge has almost 5,400 Mostly Positive player reviews on Steam. If Rival Stars Horse Racing and Breathedge catch your eye, all you need to do is log in to the Epic Games Store and claim them. The games will be free until Thursday, Sept. 3 at 11 a.m. EDT.
Aug 27, 2026 · via polygon.com
This was not a shot in the dark. The Ford Hypercarâs first kilometres come after months of work on the engine, simulator and honing Ford Racing team procedures. Their journey to the 95th 24 Hours of Le Mans on 9â13 June 2027 has begun. A Hypercar leaving the workshop for the first time, plus six drivers aiming for the same project goal amount to over 1,000 kilometres in three days. To an outsider, the Ford Hypercar’s first date at the Paul Ricard circuit may seem like the beginning. In fact, it’s the culmination of months of preparation. To get the car track ready, Ford Racing spent many hours working on the engine in the dyno cell in Dearborn, making sure the car would be operational from the outset. The first outing may be the first chapter, but there was a prelude to the story of Ford’s journey to the 2027 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship to take on Aston Martin, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Genesis, McLaren, Peugeot and Toyota. Thousands of hours of preparation for the first outing A race car doesn’t come into being when it leaves the pit lane. The Ford Hypercar was a reality long before it entered the track at the Paul Ricard circuit. A few weeks earlier, the 5.4-litre V8 naturally aspirated engine, developed in-house, was fired up for the first time in France. The American manufacturer worked alongside chassis builder Oreca to integrate the powertrain, while fleshing out its sporting programme in view of its FIA World Endurance Championship entry in 2027. All that remained was to test the car on a real circuit. Dan Sayers, WEC Hypercar Program Manager at Ford Racing sums up the philosophy: ‘Reaching Paul Ricard and getting the car through its shakedown and three
Aug 27, 2026 · via 24h-lemans.com
I tried American Truck Simulator’s cars, and now I can’t wait for more The upcoming Road Trip car DLC is set to add a fresh perspective to American Truck Simulator, but it was the collectable nature of the Atlas system that really engaged us. When American Truck Simulator confirmed it would be making cars, and licensed ones at that, the Traxion team was simultaneously bemused and intrigued. Firstly, the SCS Software development team do an exemplary job at simulating truck driving and replicating real-world vehicles accurately. So, naturally, we expected the cars to be exacting in their detail. But what would you do with them in-sim? It’s not like a Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat is used to haul freight or diggers around, is it? It transpires that a whole new gameplay loop has been created, dubbed the Atlas system, which was detailed in recent weeks. Which leads us to Gamescom, where, when trying the new Thrustmaster SimTask Truck-40 wheel, we had a brief and surprise hands-on with a car in ATS. This upcoming downloadable content sits under a ‘Road Trip’ umbrella, with two available packs. One for Ford cars and one for Dodge and RAM cars. There’s no release date yet, although alongside Coaches for sibling title Euro Truck Simulator 2, they seemed polished already based on this particular work-in-progress build. I was able to drive the Ford F-150 truck. That’s ‘truck’ in the pick-up truck sense, not HGV sense. Using only a keyboard as my control device, I was able to cruise the highways near, and drive through the city of San Francisco. The high-torque engine under the hood burbled authentically, the interior looked detailed and even the reversing camera was functional. I was able to reach highway speeds too, something I did wonder how the slow-paced game would
Aug 27, 2026 · via traxion.gg
Based in the US, the manufacturer is known for its DirectForce Pro hardware, including the DFP20 20NM direct drive wheelbase, R295 wheel rim and load cell pedals, which visitors can try at the SimRacing Expo Frankfurt. It also offers sim racing coaching and telemetry software for iRacing.
VRS joins an extensive list of confirmed exhibitors, including Simucube, SimLab and GT Omega.
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Aug 27, 2026 · via traxion.gg
Publisher GIANTS Software and developer Straight4 Studios today revealed the V8 Power Pack for Project Motor Racing, launching on 15th September. The pack delivers nine legendary V8 race cars spanning modern Australian touring-car muscle, current American USV8 machinery, and the raw roots of Historic US road racing, plus Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta. A reveal trailer showcases both USV8-class cars in full-noise action at Road Atlanta. The V8 Power Pack The pack brings three new classes, nine new cars, and one scanned US circuit. - V8 Evo brings the 2023 Ford Mustang AU and 2023 Chevrolet Camaro AU. - USV8 adds the 2022 Dodge Challenger TA/2, 2022 Ford Mustang TA/2, and 2022 Camaro TA/2. - Historic USV8 turns the clock back to America’s golden age of road racing with the 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 TA, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda TA, 1970 AMC Javelin TA, and the iconic 1968 Camaro TA Z28. The scanned Road Atlanta track – the heart and soul of American road racing – ties the pack together with fast esses, blind crests, and heavy braking. Presenting the Lamborghini Temerario at gamescom 2026 The Lamborghini Temerario in Project Motor Racing debuts at gamescom, the biggest games event in the world, starting today in Cologne (Germany). The Temerario will be playable on the showfloor, while the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport will headline numerous hot-lap competitions on stage with multiple winners taking home prizes including a Spark Audi R8 LMP diecast. Players can experience the Temerario first at gamescom in hall 6 before it launches for free in September for Project Motor Racing. Racing rigs at the stand B61 will also feature rebuilt GT3, GT4 and LMDh. Project Motor Racing is available for PC, PlayStation® 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Pre-orders for the V8 Power Pack are available on selected
Aug 27, 2026 · via capsulecomputers.com.au
Attendees at Gran Canaria Experience can explore and practice various sports disciplines, including fencing, Canarian wrestling, chess, taichi, and taekwondo. Additionally, a simracing area will be available for experiencing motorsport competition.
The event, taking place from September 2nd to 6th at the Alisios Shopping Center in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, aims to promote physical activity among diverse audiences by blending traditional sports with technological and digital culture approaches.
The Department's participation will also serve as a showcase for ExpoDeca 2026, scheduled from November 12th to 15th at the Plaza de la Música in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. ExpoDeca is a key meeting point for the sports sector in the islands, promoted by the Government of the Canary Islands and organized by the Cabildo de Gran Canaria through Infecar.
The organization of Gran Canaria Experience anticipates exceeding 175,000 attendees for this edition, following the 87,000 recorded at its debut. The festival integrates video games, esports, board games, innovation, and digital culture, now adding a significant sports offering.
Aug 27, 2026 · via lavozcanaria.com
The four-time world champion will headline the one-off ‘Max vs 100’ event on September 16, starting at the rear of a 101-kart field with the challenge of overtaking every competitor ahead of him. Rather than featuring a conventional grid of professional racers, Verstappen’s opposition will come from across sport, entertainment and online content, alongside fans invited from around the world. Red Bull athletes, celebrities, personalities and creators will form part of the field, with ultrarunner Arda Saatçi, basketball coach Chris Matthews, freestyle mountain biker Matt Jones and streamers TheGrefg, Caedrel and TheDonato among those already announced. The event takes Verstappen back to the discipline in which his career began, having first driven karts at four years old before competing in championships from the age of seven. He went on to collect a string of major European and world karting titles, with his successful 2013 campaign preceding his move into cars the following year and eventual Formula 1 debut in 2015. Despite more than a decade away from full-time kart competition, Verstappen expects those early skills to return quickly. “In go-karts you learn all the basics: starts, defending, overtaking. Of course, I spent a long period of my life go-karting, so it’s always nice to return,” Verstappen said. “It’s about understanding the grip of the go-kart. I’ve done so many years in go-karting that you quite naturally get back into things. “I will be looking forward to just seeing the carnage unfold in front of me.” View this post on Instagram A bespoke circuit is being constructed at Silverstone specifically to accommodate the enormous field, with French racing driver and kart designer David Terrien responsible for the layout. Terrien, who will serve as race director, said creating a circuit capable of handling so many competitors presented an unusual challenge before Verstappen’s
Aug 27, 2026 · via speedcafe.com
Gamescom 2026 is putting 49-inch super-ultrawide displays back in the sim racing spotlight, with new models from AOC, iiyama and Samsung pushing panoramic gaming monitors to increasingly higher refresh rates as an alternative to traditional triple-screen setups. Sim racing hardware at Gamescom 2026 extends well beyond steering wheels and pedals. AOC and iiyama are both showcasing new 49-inch displays aimed at providing the wide field of view required by racing simulators, combining panoramic layouts with refresh rates reaching 240 Hz. The format effectively provides the horizontal screen space of two 27-inch QHD displays without a bezel through the centre of the driver’s view. While triple monitors still offer greater potential horizontal coverage, a single 49-inch screen avoids bezel alignment and requires fewer display outputs while keeping installation considerably simpler. UPDATE: August 27, 2026: Samsung has now raised the bar considerably higher at Gamescom with the new 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 G95SJ. The 2027 model combines a 5120 × 1440 Dual QHD QD-OLED panel with a 360 Hz refresh rate, making it the world’s first 49-inch DQHD gaming monitor to reach that figure. Samsung has not yet announced pricing or a commercial release date. Samsung Pushes 49-Inch OLED to 360 Hz Samsung’s newly announced Odyssey OLED G9 G95SJ significantly raises the specifications seen elsewhere at Gamescom, offering a 49-inch QD-OLED panel, 5120 × 1440 Dual QHD resolution and 360 Hz refresh rate. Samsung claims it is the world’s first 49-inch DQHD gaming monitor with a 360 Hz refresh rate. Response time is rated at 0.03 ms GtG, maintaining the extremely fast pixel response associated with OLED technology while providing the panoramic field of view that has made 49-inch displays particularly attractive for sim racing. The G95SJ uses Samsung’s fifth-generation QD-OLED panel with Penta Tandem technology. According to the manufacturer, the new
Aug 27, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
Audio brands and automakers have discovered that collaborations are good for business, especially when both logos already carry plenty of cachet. Sometimes that produces meaningful engineering. Other times somebody changes the trim color and starts talking about performance DNA. The new Sennheiser HD 620 Mercedes-AMG Edition lands somewhere in between. Announced at Gamescom 2026, it is the first product from a new multi-year partnership between Sennheiser and Mercedes-Benz. The headphone is based on the existing closed-back HD 620S, adds Mercedes-AMG styling, and includes Sennheiser’s detachable HD 500 BAM boom microphone for gaming and sim racing. So no, AMG has not added another 50 horsepower to the driver. Related Reviews: - Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Vs Sennheiser HDB 630: Which Premium Wireless Headphones Sound Better? - Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Review: Did Sennheiser Just Undercut The HDB 630? What Are You Getting? Underneath the AMG treatment is the Sennheiser HD 620S, a closed-back headphone designed to offer useful isolation without giving up the spacious presentation associated with the company’s open-back models. It uses a 150-ohm dynamic driver, with a claimed frequency response of 6Hz to 30kHz, 110dB SPL at 1V RMS, and less than 0.05% THD at 1kHz/90dB SPL. Sennheiser has not announced a different driver, impedance, frequency response, or acoustic tuning for the Mercedes-AMG model. The differences are cosmetic and functional rather than a complete redesign. The most useful addition is the HD 500 BAM microphone, which connects through Sennheiser’s twist-lock system. It uses a 10mm cardioid condenser capsule intended to focus on the user’s voice while reducing surrounding noise. Inline controls handle volume and microphone muting, and the package includes a 1.5-meter 3.5mm cable, PC Y-adapter, and replacement windscreens. Remove the microphone and you still have a proper wired headphone for music. No RGB lighting. No mandatory app.
Aug 27, 2026 · via ecoustics.com
Project Motor Racing still needs a lot of updates, changes and fixes. That is known and publicly accepted by the Straight4 Studios development team, time and time again. Further changes are expected imminently, a key one being a rework of the computer-controlled rivals, which will lead to larger grids for console players. Currently, on PC, sim racers can compete against up to 31 AI cars. On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, that’s only 15 (so 16 cars including yours), and was a common complaint since the game’s launch last year. Significant changes to the AI’s performance, which still, after some changes, likes to behave erratically and hit the brakes in unorthodox places, are coming soon. “We are working very hard right now on the AI in two steps,” said Aris Vasilakos, Chief Creative Officer, to Traxion at Gamescom. “One is to make sure that the AI is balanced across all classes and all tracks. So it has the correct speed and the speed is identical to the way that a human driver makes speed out of the car. “So they’re not just, you know, just fast in the corners and then slow on the straight or vice versa. “Then, we are working in parallel to make the AI much lighter for the system, which is very important because that will permit us to raise the grid count a lot on consoles, and on the PC as well, and of course make better graphics, improvements on the frame rate and so on and so forth.” Discussion
Aug 27, 2026 · via traxion.gg
No Room For Error: Inside The High-Octane Grit Of The Porsche Esports Grand Finale The track might be virtual, but the racing is real and genuine. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news. The PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit hosted the season finale of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia (PESCM) 2026 on 22 August The digital racing showdown took place alongside the Porsche ARBox Carrera Cup Asia (PACCA) 2026 race weekend. The event brought young virtual racers side by side with real-world motorsport professionals. Now in its third edition, the digital championship serves as a key platform for developing local motorsport talent aged 10 to 23 This year marked the largest and most diverse grid in the event's history. Organisers expanded the competition by introducing the Female Dreamers category for participants aged 10 to 23. The new category joined the existing Junior Dreamers (10 to 14), Young Dreamers (15 to 17), and Driven Dreamers (18 to 23) divisions. Sime Darby Auto Performance Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hunter noted that modern sim racing requires high discipline, razor-sharp focus, and quick decision-making, traits that translate directly onto a physical track. The championship offers young Malaysians a structured path to discover their racing potential. The road to the Sepang finale mirrored a professional racing season Drivers competed in physical qualifying rounds on virtual versions of tracks featured in the 2026 PACCA calendar. The journey started on the virtual Zhuhai International Circuit before moving to the regional qualifiers at Porsche Centres in Ara Damansara, Sungai Besi, Penang, and Johor Bahru, where drivers tackled the virtual Shanghai International Circuit. The top ten racers from each centre then advanced to the final qualifier at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Beyond track time, participants received coaching from experienced sim racers, underwent physical
Aug 27, 2026 · via says.com
Anyone attending Gamescom 2026 in Cologne will have a hard time missing iiyama: In Hall 10.1, Booth A078, the monitor manufacturer has set up a full-scale gaming playground. The highlight is two new G-Master monitors that visitors can try out ahead of the official market launch in September, along with an XXL-sized sim-racing zone, daily esports tournaments, and a chance to win a monitor twice a day. In a nutshell: - Booth: Hall 10.1, A078 - New Monitors: G-Master GCB4986DQSNP-B1 (49 inches, 1000R curve, 240 Hz) and G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 “Titan Falcon” (27 inches, OLED, 280 Hz) - Program: Sim racing zone with Thrustmaster, two free-to-play stations, tournaments in League of Legends, Rocket League, Fall Guys, Overwatch, F1 25, and EA Sports FC 26 - Giveaway: One G-Master GB2791QSU-B1 “Gold Phoenix” twice daily - Partners at the booth: Cybertek, Genesis, Diablo Chairs, Thrustmaster - Market launch of the new monitors: September 2026 49 inches, fully curved: Sim racing in XXL format Get in and hit the gas: In the sim racing zone, visitors can try out the G-Master GCB4986DQSNP-B1 before it officially hits the market. The 49-inch monitor features an extra-wide panoramic format with a 1000R curve, drawing players right into the racing action. Under the hood, it features a VA panel with a 240 Hz refresh rate, plus a USB hub and 90-watt Power Delivery—handy for laptops connected to a headset setup. Combined with professional racing hardware from Thrustmaster, this creates a setup that makes virtual racetracks feel significantly more immersive than a classic 27-inch monitor. According to iiyama, the monitor is expected to be available starting in September 2026 for around 800 euros. Those who’d rather jump right into the next match will find two free-to-play zones at the booth featuring the new G-Master OLED GOB2701QSC-B1 “Titan Falcon.” It
Aug 27, 2026 · via basic-tutorials.com
MOZA Racing has brought one of its largest hardware showcases to Gamescom 2026, revealing new licensed steering wheels from Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Ford alongside its first MotoGP handlebar system, PHF pedal haptics and its expanding AI and motion ecosystem. MOZA Racing is using Gamescom 2026 to significantly expand both its licensed sim racing portfolio and the scope of its wider simulation ecosystem. The company’s Cologne showcase brings together new hardware developed around Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ford and MotoGP, alongside the newly launched PHF pedal haptic system and demonstrations of Racing Lab AI Coach and HMA150 motion technology. Several of these projects had been teased before the show, but Gamescom is providing the first public look at finished or more advanced hardware. The biggest developments include two Mercedes-Benz steering wheel concepts, a revised Porsche 911 GT3 RS wheel, an officially licensed Ford Mustang GTD wheel and detailed specifications for MOZA’s new MotoGP-inspired handlebar. MOZA is exhibiting from August 26 to 30 at Hall 10.1, Booth A-022, with six simulator stations available for hands-on sessions. Two MOZA x Mercedes-Benz Steering Wheels Make Their Debut MOZA has now publicly shown the first physical hardware resulting from its Mercedes-Benz collaboration, with two different steering wheel projects appearing at Gamescom. The most unusual is inspired by the Mercedes-Benz VISION ONE-ELEVEN concept. The wheel shown in Cologne uses five displays in total: four small 1.04-inch circular screens integrated into rotary controls, together with a central 2.85-inch display concealed beneath a magnetic centre section. The prototype also features eight face buttons, two thumbwheels and two seven-way switches. Its design follows the retro-futuristic character of the VISION ONE-ELEVEN rather than reproducing an existing GT racing cockpit. Alongside it, MOZA has displayed a second MOZA x Mercedes-Benz GT Steering Wheel with a more conventional competition-oriented shape. The design is closer
Aug 27, 2026 · via boxthislap.org
- Moza Racing has revealed a new range of officially licensed steering wheels at Gamescom 2026. - Mercedes-Benz, Ford and Porsche now join Moza's official sim wheel line up. - The company also unveiled its first foray into motorbike sim equipment and a new haptic feedback module for pedals. Moza Racing is hitting the world's largest gaming trade fair hard this year, with a wave of new product reveals, new licensing deals and some revolutionary tech at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany. Moza says its showcase highlights its diverse, yet unified ecosystem that spans professional-grade racing, flight, trucking, and farming simulation, all underpinned by advanced motion and AI-powered driver development technologies. The company's appearance at this year's event is anchored by high-profile automotive collaborations, led by a landmark partnership with Mercedes-Benz that sees the debut of two officially licensed Mercedes-Benz steering wheels. The flagship "Vision One-Eleven" wheel, that the company calls "a futuristic triumph", integrates five separate displays to create a digital interface that mirrors Mercedes' vision for next-generation performance, while the "Moza X Mercedes-Benz GT" wheel draws directly from the brand’s current racing line up, offering a tactile experience rooted in Mercedes' GT racing efforts. But it isn't all Mercedes, with Moza also revealing a pair of officially licensed wheels from Ford and Porsche, which leverage original vehicle CAD data to achieve "unparalleled fidelity". According to Moza, the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS steering wheel recreates "every detail of the high-performance icon", from its layout to a fully functional, pressable horn button. To bridge the gap between reality and simulation, Moza has integrated a detachable display - a sim-focused feature that provides critical data not found in the road car. Similarly, the Ford Mustang GTD steering wheel brings "a track-focused design language" to Moza's line up, with both wheels
Aug 26, 2026 · via drivencarguide.co.nz
Mercedes-AMG GT3 is making its mark in the world of simulation racing (sim racing) with professional drivers such as Raffaele Marciello at the wheel. In the debut of the SRO E-Sport GT Series, which was staged at the end of April, Marciello scored his maiden podium finish as he was classified third with his Mercedes-AMG GT3. In the process, the 2019 Macau champion used high-tech equipment with top quality competition seat, steering wheel and pedals as well as a gaming PC with three monitors for a perfect view. At the virtual Silverstone Circuit, an overtaking manoeuvre just before the end of the race enabled the Italian to secure third place in the Pro Series. For the winner of last year’s FIA GT World Cup, being able to step on the podium and compete against other professional racers was a reward for the many hours of training that he had put in on his gaming rig at home. Just like Marciello, other drivers who are normally racing the Mercedes-AMG GT3 are currently shifting their focus to sim racing such as in the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series powered by VCO. Both race drivers and E-sports professionals are part of the field and drivers are competing in the respective classes of their cars. The Mercedes-AMG GT3 is participating in the SP9 class in which it again put in a strong performance in the fourth round of the virtual Nürburgring-Nordschleife series. Four teams with the GT3 from Affalterbach, Germany, finished in the top 10. Drivers will be racing their Mercedes-AMG GT3 today in the second event of the SRO E-Sport GT Series at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps. The fifth round of the Digital Nürburgring Endurance Series will be held on May 30.
Aug 26, 2026 · via gulfweekly.com