F1 star poised to return in 2027, here are the teams he could join Change your timezone: F1 star poised to return in 2027, here are the teams he could join Options, options, options... Make us your Google favoriteWho doesn't love a comeback story? Over the last year we've finally finished talking about whether Daniel Ricciardo will come back and drive in F1 (he won't). Instead, we have another ex-Red Bull driver who has a big fanbase! Yuki Tsunoda was dropped from Red Bull's F1 lineup after 22 races as Max Verstappen's team-mate last year, moving into a test/reserve driver role after being replaced by Isack Hadjar. A fairly quiet 2025 silly season meant that the Japanese driver didn't have many potential landing spots when his Red Bull exit was announced, but some seats could very much be available this summer as teams look to set their 2027 lineups. F1 HEADLINES: FIA boss issues Horner statement as Newey returns to Red Bull Where could Tsunoda make an F1 return? Japanese publication Shiga Sports have optimistically guessed than Tsunoda has better than a 50 per cent chance of making it back on the grid for next year, thanks to 'his popularity in the paddock, commercial value, and hunger for success'. They also named two potential landing spots: Haas, with their close links to Japanese company Toyota (this would be at the expense of Esteban Ocon, not Ollie Bearman), have been widely touted as a potential spot. The other is Williams, if Carlos Sainz jumps ship for Audi as has been rumoured as a possibility since the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The friendly links there are orders of magnitude more tenuous, and seem to consist entirely of 'hey, James Vowles worked at Honda nearly 20 years ago!' The 26-year-old would be a welcome
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Max Verstappen 'lonely' at Red Bull as Mercedes move encouraged Change your timezone: Max Verstappen 'lonely' at Red Bull as Mercedes move encouraged Discussions of Verstappen's future at Red Bull have been more circular than the average cricket ball Make us your Google favoriteOne-time F1 champion Jenson Button has spoken out on Max Verstappen's situation at Red Bull, as rumours continue to swirl about his future. Verstappen has been linked with just about every team who can put a four-wheeled car on the track at some point in the last year, with McLaren being the current flavour of the week with the rumourmongers – and Mercedes continuing to lurk in the conversation. The Dutch great's relationship with his team is kept mostly behind closed doors, but Silverstone saw some of the clearest expressions of frustration during his time with Red Bull, admitting he is 'really fed up' with what he called 'super dangerous' read wing failures on his car. Those failures saw him exit Austrian Grand Prix qualifying early and robbed him of a podium finish at the British Grand Prix in back to back weekends. F1 HEADLINES: Mercedes disqualification risk as Lewis Hamilton gets title boost Button: I think Verstappen will be looking elsewhere Former McLaren star Button has again weighed in on the situation, pointing out that many of the key figures throughout Verstappen's time with the team – team principal Christian Horner, design genius Adrian Newey, and advisor Helmut Marko, to name but three – have all departed relatively recently, with his trusted race engineer Gianpiero Lambiasi also on his way out the door to McLaren. Speaking on Sky Sports' F1 Show this week after Silverstone, Button said: “He puts a happy face on a lot of the time, but I think he's very frustrated with the
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Tucked inside Soho Pool Club at Boat Lagoon Marina, Simpro Academy doesn’t look like most people’s idea of a simulator centre. There’s no arcade row of coin-operated machines. Instead, there are four dedicated rigs: three racing simulators, two running triple-screen setups and one built around VR, plus a single flight simulator, all running the kind of hardware used for actual skill training rather than a few minutes of novelty. The racing rigs run on a Simucube direct-drive wheelbase, Simtrecs load-cell pedals, a Simagic sequential gear shifter and GSI racing wheels, all mounted on genuine Sparco and Recaro seats. Guests can run iRacing or Rally, along with Automobilista 2, Assetto Corsa Competizione and a handful of other sims, on tracks and cars picked to suit whatever level someone’s at. The flight simulator is built around Microsoft Flight Simulator, with a Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, a Moza flight stick and an F5 simulation seat, letting guests fly anything from a small general-aviation aircraft up to a commercial jet, with VR available for a full cockpit view. Simpro Academy was founded on the same instinct that shaped Simba Sea Trips and Soho Pool Club: Paul Chappell spent 23 years as a professional airline captain before turning his attention to running businesses on the ground instead of in the air, and that background is a large part of why the flight side exists at all. "Flying a simulator is part of how professional pilots actually train," Paul said. "We wanted Phuket’s tourists and locals to be able to try something close to that for themselves." A standard session runs around 90 minutes and costs ฿1,300 per person, starting with a pre-session briefing on the controls and safety basics before guests move into hands-on time behind the wheel or the flight controls. No prior experience is
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Rachel Brookes lands gig with F1 team after shock Sky Sports exit Change your timezone: Rachel Brookes lands gig with F1 team after shock Sky Sports exit Rachel Brookes had been part of Sky Sports F1's coverage since 2012 Former Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes appears to have landed a new role, just weeks after her shock departure from the broadcasting company. Brookes had been a key figure of Sky Sports' coverage of F1 since they gained the rights to show the sport in the UK back in 2012, and she was often interviewing drivers before grands prix, as well as asking the difficult questions in the media pen after sessions. Brookes' interviews with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen last year in particular gained her a lot of plaudits, allowing them both to express their true feelings amid difficult seasons. But last month, Brookes announced the shock decision to step down from her role with Sky Sports F1 with immediate effect, despite having worked for the 2026 season up until the Austrian Grand Prix. Now, she has taken on her first role since leaving Sky Sports F1, hosting Aston Martin's 'The Lawn' show during the British GP weekend. Brookes interviewed two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll on stage at the jam-packed event, which also featured a live performance from Razorlight. Brookes described The Lawn as her 'home' for the weekend, and looks to be one of her many projects post Sky departure. F1 COMMENTATORS: Meet the Sky Sports and Channel 4 teams in 2026 Why did Rachel Brookes leave Sky Sports? Brookes had revealed in her initial statement confirming her exit that she would be starting 'exciting new ventures', but there was no indication at the time of what those ventures would be. The broadcaster also said
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Rachel Brookes lands gig with F1 team after shock Sky Sports exit Change your timezone: Rachel Brookes lands gig with F1 team after shock Sky Sports exit Rachel Brookes had been part of Sky Sports F1's coverage since 2012 Former Sky Sports F1 presenter Rachel Brookes appears to have landed a new role, just weeks after her shock departure from the broadcasting company. Brookes had been a key figure of Sky Sports' coverage of F1 since they gained the rights to show the sport in the UK back in 2012, and she was often interviewing drivers before grands prix, as well as asking the difficult questions in the media pen after sessions. Brookes' interviews with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen last year in particular gained her a lot of plaudits, allowing them both to express their true feelings amid difficult seasons. But last month, Brookes announced the shock decision to step down from her role with Sky Sports F1 with immediate effect, despite having worked for the 2026 season up until the Austrian Grand Prix. Now, she has taken on her first role since leaving Sky Sports F1, hosting Aston Martin's 'The Lawn' show during the British GP weekend. Brookes interviewed two-time world champion Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll on stage at the jam-packed event, which also featured a live performance from Razorlight. Brookes described The Lawn as her 'home' for the weekend, and looks to be one of her many projects post Sky departure. F1 COMMENTATORS: Meet the Sky Sports and Channel 4 teams in 2026 Why did Rachel Brookes leave Sky Sports? Brookes had revealed in her initial statement confirming her exit that she would be starting 'exciting new ventures', but there was no indication at the time of what those ventures would be. The broadcaster also said
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Ferrari truth revealed over F1 Madring 'test' after cost cap controversy Change your timezone: Ferrari truth revealed over F1 Madring 'test' after cost cap controversy Nothing to see here! Make us your Google favoriteOrganisers at F1's newest track have set the record straight on 'untrue' rumours about Ferrari's recent filming day. The Madring will welcome a full field of F1 cars for the first time on September 11 for Spanish Grand Prix practice ahead of the race two days later, but Ferrari put wheels on the ground as early as this week. The Italian team used one of their designated filming days to put in some time at the freshly tarmacked track, with some reports claiming that the circuit had contributed to financing the day, with every penny saved by the team potentially crucial against the cost cap. If that was true, it could become a major issue within the sport. Wherever it would fall in the rule book, the optics of a brand new circuit handing an advantage, however small, to one team would be dreadful. GPFans reached out to both Ferrari and the Madring for comment, and received a strenuous denial from the latter. READ MORE: Hamilton F1 title boost as Ferrari unleash ANOTHER huge upgrade package Madring denies funding Ferrari filming day Asked whether Madring provided any financial support or covered any of Ferrari's costs for the evening, a spokesperson replied: ”That’s completely untrue. Ferrari paid MADRING to come and carry out the filming day.” A further question about whether the event was intended primarily as a promotional activity for the circuit elicited a fuller response, which read: ”It has helped showcase to the world that our circuit is ready and has also allowed us to test our operations internally, but it was one of the filming
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The NTT IndyCar series produces some of the best racing anywhere on the planet, and for years, fans have been clamoring for a standalone video game based on the series. It's been in the works for some time, but on Thursday, IndyCar and racing sim juggernaut iRacing announced details, including when to expect the game to debut. And when that happens, you'll know where to find me: in the upstairs guest bedroom where my wife is cool with me setting up my racing sim. YOUTUBER BORDEAUX GOES IN DEPTH ON EA SPORTS COLLEGE FOOTBALL 27'S 'MICRO TRANSACTIONS' The game — the series' first standalone game in over twenty years, with the last being "IndyCar Series 2005" — is being developed by iRacing Studios and will be called "IndyCar Racing The Game." Simple, but honestly perfect. It's going to deliver what it says on the tin. "IndyCar features the most competitive and action-packed racing on the planet, challenging drivers at every turn with incredible speeds and demanding layouts,," IndyCar chief marketing officer Alex Damron said in a statement. "Our new video game is going to capture the energy and drama of our sport with hyperrealism, bringing our series to a new generation of gamers. Partnering with iRacing — the gold standard in racing simulation — ensures this will be a truly special new chapter in our gaming history. We can't wait for fans to get behind the wheel." CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Let's. Go. There are so many iconic, interesting tracks on the IndyCar schedule that I'm already itching to try. Indianapolis Motor Speedway is, of course, going to be incredible, but how about St. Petersburg and Barber? Arlington and Road America? Maybe even throw in the circuit that will be used for the upcoming Freedom 250 Grand
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Straight4 Studios has released the PMR Test Centre for Project Motor Racing, the new home for testing, racing, and more. The PMR Test Centre was originally a space for developers to test things in Project Motor Racing. It’s an area where things like different surface materials, force feedback, and more are on full display, giving developers a chance to see how each car is performing on a technical level. Now, with multiple test areas and layouts, Straight4 Studios is releasing it as a free space via the ModHub. This lets players test their builds, play around with their cars, and even practice races. There are six different layouts: - Racing Layout: a complete circle with the traditional oval-style testing - Big Loop: traditional oval-style testing but for high speeds - Small Loop: a shorter version of the Big Loop - Small Needle Skidpad: designed for drifting, experimenting, and sliding - Big Needle Route: combines a traditional racing layout with an oval-style banking area - Playground: an open area where players can drive around the original surface test strips with no penalties Modders will be able to use the track and its sample files to modify the PMR Test Centre or create their own layouts. Straight4 Studios is releasing the PMR Test Centre as a thank you to the community. Players can download it here on ModHub. Project Motor Racing is available now on PC. Players can learn more about the racing simulator on Simulation Daily, including its new Factory Driver Challenge Format and Update 2.0.0.6. Images of the PMR Test Centre can be viewed below:
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IndyCar Video Game Announced for 2027 INDIANAPOLIS — An IndyCar video game is coming to consoles and PC next year. On Friday, IndyCar announced that INDYCAR Racing The Game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Steam in early 2027. The game is being developed by iRacing Studios. It’s the first time in nearly two decades that there will be a standalone IndyCar video game. “IndyCar features the most competitive and action-packed racing on the planet, challenging drivers at every turn with incredible speeds and demanding layouts,” said Alex Damron, IndyCar chief marketing officer. “Our new video game is going to capture the energy and drama of our sport with hyper-realism, bringing our series to a new generation of gamers.” iRacing Studios has had a popular online sim racing game since 2008. They’ve also developed video games for other racing leagues like NASCAR. “This is a project our team has been passionate about for a long time,” iRacing president Tony Gardner said. “We’re bringing everything we know about authentic, immersive racing to consoles and PC, and creating an experience worthy of the IndyCar name. 2027 can’t come soon enough.” IndyCar said the game is expected to launch during the countdown to the 111th Indianapolis 500, which is on May 30, 2027.
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Over the past year, iRacing Studios has been plugging away at a dedicated IndyCar title, the likes of which haven’t existed since the mid-2000s. The road to a new IndyCar game has been a turbulent one, as the license for the American open-wheel racing series was tied up with Motorsport Games for a time, before that agreement ended with nothing to show for it, and IndyCar landed with iRacing. We hadn’t heard anything on the game in months, but Friday we got an update that it’s coming in early 2027, as well as a pair of screenshots. The title, which is officially called IndyCar Racing: The Game (a little redundant, but sure), will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam next year. When it was announced nearly a year ago, iRacing said the game would utilize its proprietary Orontes engine, rather than the middleware used for iRacing’s core simulator or Unreal Engine. Orontes is the same tech that powers the publisher’s futuristic racer ExoCross, which is remarkably sophisticated and high-performing despite its more fantastical vibe. Originally, the IndyCar game was planned to launch in 2026, but with seemingly every piece of software in development getting pushed out months into the future—and given that iRacing seemed to be angling for a short turnaround here—it’s hardly surprising that it’s slid into 2027. Nevertheless, this is one we’re certainly looking forward to. IndyCar fans know it’s some of the best racing there is these days, and American open-wheel motorsport has rarely gotten the attention in the interactive medium that it’s deserved. Got a tip? Reach out to tips@thedrive.com
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It is expected to leverage assets from the main iRacing simulation, which has recently updated several IndyCar elements, such as the hybrid system, the NXT support category, a new version of Barber Motorsports Park and the St. Petersburg venue.
An exact release date is not yet known, but the series claims it will launch “in the countdown to the 2027 Indianapolis 500.” The world-renowned race will take place on 30th May 2027.
“This is a project our team has been passionate about for a long time,” said Tony Gardner, iRacing president.
“We’re bringing everything we know about authentic, immersive racing to consoles and PC, and creating an experience worthy of the INDYCAR name. 2027 can’t come soon enough.”
It was originally slated for a 2026 release. It’s not clear if the game will represent the 2026 season, the 2027 season, or both. An accompanying image for the game showcases Pato O’Ward’s #5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and Álex Palou’s #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda in this year’s colours.
The game will be released for PC via Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
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