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Drivers arrive to Red Bull Ring circuit

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Next Upcoming 2026 Austria Grand Prix: Every Driver Over The Line DHL Fastest Lap Award – 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Driver Arrivals: Drivers arrive to Red Bull Ring circuit The drivers arrive at the to the track in Austria with an action packed day of racing ahead. Jun 28, 2026 12:50pm UTC To watch, sign up to F1 Unlocked for free You'll unlock this video and get access to: Curated insider content Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences Member benefits, rewards and offers 2026 Austrian Grand Prix: Russell takes second victory of the season Race Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix 2026 Austrian Grand Prix: Russell leads away from both Ferraris at the race start Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix FP3 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

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Riot delays last hit indicators in League of Legends ranked mode

Riot Games has reversed course on one of the more contentious quality-of-life features it had planned for League of Legends: last hit indicators are no longer heading to ranked play, at least not yet. What the feature actually does Last hit indicators are visual overlays that show the health threshold at which a minion will die to a single autoattack. The idea is straightforward enough: instead of developing the muscle memory and damage intuition that veterans build over hundreds of hours, newer players get a visual cue telling them exactly when to click. Riot had been testing the feature in casual modes for several months before patch 26.13 notes announced it would expand into normal draft and ranked play. That's when things got loud. Here's the thing: the player response wasn't a clean divide between veterans and newcomers. The debate ran deeper than that. On one side, players argued that last hitting is the skill gap in lane. It's the mechanical foundation that separates players who understand damage output from those who don't, and putting that knowledge on screen felt like removing a core test of competency from ranked. The concern wasn't just about fairness in individual games, it was about what ranked is supposed to measure. On the other side, a reasonable counter-argument emerged: if both players in a lane have access to the same indicator, the play and counterplay of laning doesn't actually change. The feature would lift the floor without touching the ceiling. Lazy execution in a fight still loses trades. Positioning still matters. Wave management still separates good players from great ones. Both readings have merit, which is probably exactly why Riot decided it needed more time. important Last hit indicators are still active in swiftplay, co-op vs AI, and normal draft modes, but they are

Lawson: 'Very happy' with a P9 finish in Qualifying

Lawson: 'Very happy' with a P9 finish in Qualifying Liam Lawson feels Racing Bulls have had a "good weekend so far" with both drivers reaching Q3 and ready for a "tough race" ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix. To watch, sign up to F1 Unlocked for free You'll unlock this video and get access to: Curated insider content Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences

<b>Sim Racing</b>: 2026 Steam Summer Sales

The Steam Spring Sale 2026 is here, bringing great discounts on a wide range of racing games. Whether you enjoy realistic simulations or fast-paced arcade titles, this is a perfect chance to pick up new games at lower prices. - American Truck Simulator – €4.99 - art of rally – €12.49 - art of rally: australia – €7.19 - Assetto Corsa Competizione – €9.99 - Assetto Corsa Competizione Ultimate Edition – €94.04 - Assetto Corsa – €4.99 - Assetto Corsa Porsche Season Pass – €4.29 - Assetto Corsa Ultimate Edition – €17.87 - Assetto Corsa EVO – €31.99 - Assetto Corsa Rally – €23.99 - Automobilista 2 – €18.49 - Automobilista 2 IMSA Bundle – €38.78 - Automobilista 2 All-inclusive Bundle – €101.37 - BeamNG.drive – €18.00 - Dakar Desert Rally – €5.99 - Dakar 18 – €2.99 - DiRT Rally 2.0 – €13.99 - DiRT Rally 2.0 GOTY Edition – €19.99 - DiRT 5 – €13.74 - EA Sports WRC – €19.99 - EA Sports WRC 24 – Locations and Cars Content Pack – €9.99 - EA Sports WRC 24 – Season Expansion Bundle – €14.99 - Euro Truck Simulator 2 – €4.99 - Euro Truck Simulator 2 Ultimate Edition – €51.91 - Euro Truck Simulator 2 Deluxe Edition – €41.04 - F1 25 – €23.99 - F1 Manager 2024 – €10.49 - F1 Manager 2024 Deluxe Edition – €5.24 - Forza Horizon 5 – €29.99 - Forza Horizon 5 – Deluxe Edition – €39.99 - Forza Horizon 5 – Premium Edition – €49.99 - Forza Horizon 5 Premium Add-Ons Bundle – €24.65 - Forza Horizon 5 Ultimate Car Pack Collection – €24.65 - Forza Motorsport Standard Edition – €34.99 - Forza Motorsport Deluxe Edition – €44.99 - Forza Motorsport Premium Edition – €49.99 - Forza Motorsport Premium Add-Ons

Formula 3 Highlights: 2026 Spielberg Sprint <b>Race</b>

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Current Upcoming 'I don't give up' - P2 Leclerc will 'try everything' in Sunday's Austrian GP ONBOARD: Russell’s 2026 Pirelli Pole Position Award lap at the Austrian GP Formula 3 Highlights: 2026 Spielberg Sprint Race Watch the best of the F3 Sprint Race action in Austria. Jun 27, 2026 11:08am UTC Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix FP3 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix TECH TALK – Season-changing upgrades for Austria? FP2 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Weekend Warm-Up - 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

TECH TALK – Season-changing upgrades for Austria?

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Current Upcoming 'I don't give up' - P2 Leclerc will 'try everything' in Sunday's Austrian GP ONBOARD: Russell’s 2026 Pirelli Pole Position Award lap at the Austrian GP TECH TALK – Season-changing upgrades for Austria? F1 technical expert Sam Collins examines which teams have brought decisive performance updates to Austria Jun 26, 2026 7:01pm UTC Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix FP3 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix FP2 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Weekend Warm-Up - 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Radio Rewind: 2025 Austrian Grand Prix

Fan Forum: Drivers hit the stage and meet fans at Red Bull Ring

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Current Upcoming 'I don't give up' - P2 Leclerc will 'try everything' in Sunday's Austrian GP ONBOARD: Russell’s 2026 Pirelli Pole Position Award lap at the Austrian GP Fan Forum: Drivers hit the stage and meet fans at Red Bull Ring Drivers from Aston Martin, Cadillac, Audi, McLaren, Racing Bulls and Williams take to the stage to answer questions and play some fun games. Jun 27, 2026 12:45pm UTC To watch, sign up to F1 Unlocked for free You'll unlock this video and get access to: Curated insider content Live like an F1 insider with exclusive access and VIP experiences Member benefits, rewards and offers Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix FP3 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix TECH TALK – Season-changing upgrades for Austria? FP2 Highlights: 2026 Austrian Grand Prix Weekend Warm-Up - 2026 Austrian Grand Prix

'Clutch' Drops an Hour of Gameplay Showcasing Street <b>Racing</b> and Story

In just a few short weeks, we’ve gone from having zero idea what to expect from Clutch, the upcoming open-world action-racing game from the new team at Maverick Games, to getting a deep look at its world, not to mention some of the cars in it, and what you’ll be able to do with them. On Thursday, the studio treated us to an hour’s worth of gameplay of the title, which isn’t due to launch until next spring. Frankly, it’s a pretty comprehensive view of a game that, as Maverick’s Creative Director Mike Brown and Art Director Ben Penrose tell us during the stream, is still quite early in development for this sort of access. “I think for us, and the games we might have shown you in a past life, this is very, very, very early,” Brown, formerly a director on Forza Horizon, says near the end of the session. It’s worth noting that back in February, Amazon backed out of its deal with Maverick to publish Clutch, and this could be part of the studio’s bid to find new support. Given the early state of the product, there are bugs, and team knows it, but it’s nevertheless impressive to take in just how much of the experience appears to be ready-to-ship, at least to the untrained eye. The lighting model, for starters, uses proprietary sky-capture tech that Maverick has integrated into Unreal Engine’s Lumen system, and it makes those Riviera nights look striking, even on a low-bitrate stream like this. Ditto for the car and character models, which we heaped praise on when we first saw the game. Fair warning: If you want to go into Clutch next year knowing as little as possible about its story, then this stream probably isn’t for you. As it picks up

'You'll see quite a major change' – Vowles gives update on planned Williams upgrades for ...

'You'll see quite a major change' – Vowles gives update on planned Williams upgrades for rest of 2026 Williams is still playing catch-up during the 2026 campaign after a tough pre-season. Team Principal James Vowles has detailed when Williams will be introducing upgrades this season as the team continues to struggle to reach the top of the midfield fight. Williams were left on the back foot at the start of the new-for-2026 regulations, missing the shakedown during pre-season and initially struggling to make it out of Q1 in the opening rounds, with the team acknowledging their car was overweight. Ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix this weekend, Williams sit P8 in the Teams' standings as drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon have managed only five points finishes between them. Speaking in Friday's press conference, Vowles confirmed that major upgrades were still to come for the FW48 that would extend beyond the summer break in August. "I'm impressed by how competitive the field is now. If you look at Racing Bulls, the rate they're developing, Audi, the rate they're developing, it's good to see. We have a sport where you have strong entities that are moving forward," said Vowles. "Our goal, simply for the time being this year, is to be ahead of them and I think it's realistic with the development rate we've got, but it will go past the summer break. I don't think many people will be adding the performance that we're planning to towards that period. "Silverstone will be a nice little step. There will be little bits that come to most races and towards Baku, you'll see quite a major change." Vowles confirmed that a focus of the team in the days since the last race in Barcelona had been on its chassis, with Albon's car

[2026 BIMOS] Genesis Unveils 'Magma GT &amp; Hypercar' in Asia Premiere | STARNEWS

*This content was translated by AI. The Genesis brand unveiled two high-performance vision models in Asia for the first time at a press conference held on the 26th at the '2026 Busan Mobility Show' opening at Busan BEXCO. The models unveiled this time are the 'Magma GT Concept', reflecting a luxury high-performance vision, and the 'GMR-001 Hypercar Design Model', a full-scale vehicle based on a car built for endurance racing. The Magma GT Concept reinterprets elements of the Grand Tourer (GT) Gyeongju vehicle based on Genesis's design philosophy of 'Dynamic Elegance'. It implements a low and wide body ratio with a low front end, wide fenders, and a boat-tail shape that narrows toward the rear. The interior features a structure where the driver and passenger seats are independent, and an analog instrument panel inspired by mechanical watches has been applied. The GMR-001 Hypercar Design Model, exhibited alongside, is a model based on vehicles that compete in actual WEC (World Endurance Championship) and '24 Hours of Le Mans' endurance races. A Korean flag was attached to the front of the vehicle, and 'Magma' was engraved in Hangul at various points on the body to incorporate Korean identity. The aerodynamic structure was visualized by combining a gradient color transitioning from orange to red with Genesis's signature two-line design. Since its debut at the WEC Imola opener in April, Genesis has continued its motorsports activities, including securing its first points at the Spa-Francorchamps 6 Hours race and completing the 24th Hours of Le Mans. At the event, Andre Lotterer, a driver for Genesis Magma Racing, participated and shared his thoughts on the race and future plans. The exhibition booth featured a segmented 'Genesis Magma Racing Zone' including a WEC introduction zone, a GMR-001 sim-racing zone, a GMR pit wall, and a GMR shop.

Speed Past Pedestrian Traffic in VR: Motorcycle <b>Sim</b> LANESPLIT Gets VR Update Today

CANADA — June 23, 2026 — Today’s VR Games Showcase unveils the VR update for LANESPLIT, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator developed by solo developer FunkyMouse. Feel the thrill of high speeds on PC via Steam VR alongside a massive free content update to the base game featuring new bikes, additional weather options, and a new cast of real-world riders as playable characters. Helmet on, visor down — feel the speed in true first-person fashion. Get behind the handlebars of 16 high-performance motorcycles, including two new electric bikes with their own distinct sense of speed, handling, and traction. Steer clear of close calls without crashing to jet to the top of global leaderboards, and mind the weather as newly added Thunderstorms can turn dry roads into suddenly-slick asphalt. Dodge responsible drivers shifting lanes while the drum-and-bass soundtrack intensifies alongside rising speedometers. Collisions cause the soundtrack to screech to a halt while sending riders flying off their bikes with full ragdoll physics. Burn rubber solo or in multiplayer as a fully customizable rider, or pick one of the new playable characters added to the roster, modeled after IRL motorcycle enthusiasts like Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider. Put their reflexes to the test in Rush Hour mode, or find peace alone on blissfully empty roads in Zen Mode. “Motorcycle POV videos from Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider were a huge inspiration for this content update,” said Shakya Ranatunga, founder and solo developer at FunkyMouse. “While the first-person camera angle already lends itself to flow-state gameplay, VR takes the riding experience to another level.” LANESPLIT is now available in VR alongside a free content update on PC via Steam, as revealed in today’s VR Games Showcase. For more information, follow developer FunkyMouse on Twitter/X and check out the official YouTube page. About FunkyMouse FunkyMouse is

Cosworth Pi Toolbox Plus: Free Trial Returns, Updated Features for iRacing Spa 24

Cosworth Pi Toolbox Plus: Free Trial Returns, Updated Features for iRacing Spa 24 June 26th, 2026 by Chris Leone As the countdown begins to one of sim racing’s biggest global endurance challenges, Cosworth and iRacing are teaming up to unlock unprecedented access to professional-grade data analysis – and right when it matters most. In the build-up to the iRacing Spa 24, Cosworth’s renowned Pi Toolbox Plus will be opened up to the iRacing community via a free, time-limited trial, giving drivers, engineers and teams the chance to analyse, learn and optimise like the pros. Whether you’re preparing for your first endurance race or chasing tenths at the sharp end of the field, this is your unique chance to put world-class motorsport data tools to work. What’s happening From 26th June 2026, iRacing members can access Cosworth’s Pi Toolbox Plus free of charge for 14 days, covering: - Pre-event testing and setup - Race build-up and strategy refinement - Live analysis during the Spa 24 - Post-stint and post-race performance review This is the very same data analysis platform trusted across professional motorsport – now available to the sim racing community at scale. New features Current Pi Toolbox Plus members may update via the in-app updater or the Members Portal (Members.Cosworth.com) to access the following changes. Full release notes are available in the download. Tyre work and tyre energy: This is the big one. Not just carcass temps across the tread, but tyre energy, how much work you’re actually putting through each tyre, both as a live value and accumulated across the lap. Understeer and oversteer, measured: No more reading it off the steering trace and arguing about it. The workbook now compares your actual [YawRate] against the neutral yaw rate the car’s geometry predicts from [Speed] and [SteeringWheelAngle], and gives

What the teams said – Friday in Austria

Mercedes Antonelli started his weekend perfectly, by topping the timing sheets in FP1. His team mate ran him close though, Russell winding up just 0.040s back in the opening session. The Italian was fastest in the second session too, making him the man to catch tomorrow as Antonelli enjoyed a nigh on perfect opening day. As for Russell, he found the going harder in FP2, a scruffy flying lap on the softs only good enough for sixth. Kimi Antonelli - FP1: 1:07.796, P1; FP2: 1:07.014, P1 "It's been a clean and productive day for us. From FP1 onwards, I've felt comfortable in the car, which gave us a good platform to work from as we built through the sessions. "The hot conditions will continue to make things quite challenging, particularly in terms of tyre management. Keeping the tyres in the right working window without overheating is important, so that's an area we'll continue to focus on. "We've gathered a lot of useful information, but there's still work to do and the picture will likely evolve overnight. We'll analyse everything in detail and focus on making the right improvements ahead of Qualifying." George Russell - FP1: 1:07.836, P2; FP2: 1:07.637, P6 "It's been a solid day overall and a good place to start the weekend. The car felt competitive from the outset, and we've got a solid base to work from, but with the margins so tight, it's clear a few teams are going to be in the fight. "From my side, there are still a few areas to improve. It's clear there's performance to unlock and those are the kind of steps we can focus on overnight. The long-run pace looked strong in the conditions we've seen today, which is encouraging. Tyre management is going to be important this weekend,

The Logitech G29 <b>racing</b> wheel and pedal set with real force feedback is on a deep 40 ...

The Logitech G29 racing wheel and pedal set with real force feedback is on a deep 40% discount for Prime Day — get a racing sim setup for just $180 Get the go-to entry-level racing wheel at its lowest price in half a decade. Logitech’s G29 racing wheel and pedal set is on a deep sale of 40% for Prime Day, bringing the price down to $180. This is the PlayStation version, but the Xbox version is on sale for $190, as well. Both models work on PC and Mac; the differences otherwise are the symbols on the buttons and the logo on the wheel. This isn't an all-time low for the G29, but it's close. We've seen it once, over five years ago, drop to $170. Since then, however, it's exclusively sold north of $200, so this is the cheapest we've seen the wheel in years. The Logitech G29 racing wheel and pedals works with PC and Mac, and there are specific versions for PlayStation and Xbox consoles. The G29 has been the go-to entry-level racing wheel for over a decade, and for good reason. You can spend well over $1,000 on a direct drive wheel, and that’s just for the wheel alone. For $180, Logitech offers real force feedback, a comfortable and ergonomic wheel, and a set of three pedals to get you started in any racing sim. On the wheel, you’ll find back paddles on the right and left that you can trigger with your fingers, and the wheel features 900 degrees of rotation, allowing you to turn it around two and a half times fully like an F1 car. The mount allows you to attach the wheel to a stand or to the edge of your desk. If you want to get started with your racing