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PALMER: Why is Leclerc struggling and how can he get back on form?

PALMER: Why is Leclerc struggling and how can he get back on form? Charles Leclerc’s difficult run continued on Sunday, in a race that saw him drop from the front row of the grid to a distant eighth place finish. So what’s going on with Charles and how does he get on top of things? I think there are a few things in play here. Firstly you’ve got the obvious: the return of Lewis Hamilton to his best form. The more we are seeing from Lewis this year, the more it’s clear that his early performances weren’t a flash in the pan. Next Up Related Articles - 5 revelations as Newey breaks down Aston Martin’s season - Are Lawson and Lindblad's performances going under the radar? - What time is the British GP and how can I watch it? - Hamilton's best Silverstone wins ranked by you - UnlockedThe technical mastermind behind Williams' F1 success - Unlocked5 Winners and 5 Losers from Austria

Jul 1, 2026 · via formula1.com

Asetek's New Initium DD10 Wheelbase Brings Seamless, High Quality <b>Sim Racing</b> to Xbox

Sim racing is an incredible subworld of video gaming to get into if you haven't yet made the jump. However, it's also a very intimidating one at the same time. New gear, high prices, and entire new ecosystems and platforms to learn keep the barrier of entry high in many cases. One company I spoke to at the SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, however, wants to shake things up in this regard. Asetek Racing has started to take pride in being on the forefront of high-level sim racing gear that both doesn't break the bank compared to competitors, and also is more compatible than others in a few key factors. The freshly revelaed Initium DD10 wheelbase is a great example of this, so let's talk about it. The DD10 Joins Asetek's Entry Level Initium Product Line Asetek Racing has several tiers of sim racing gear, with the highest of the high-end likely outpricing many of us regular-type aspiring racers. That's where the Initium line of products comes in, which serves as Asetek's cheapest option, but still one that performs like quality, professional sim racing gear. In fact, all in on the most basic, but fully built-out rig you...

Jul 1, 2026 · via opencritic.com

Assetto Corsa Rally's Big Update and FIA Backs <b>Sim Racing</b>

Assetto Corsa Rally has added multiplayer, but how is it, and what do the Traxion team want to see from the sim next? Then there’s the FIA’s new hillclimb competition, should the FIA create such events? How about Star Wars: Galactic Racer, is it any good? All these questions are answered by Thomas Harrison-Lord, Ross McGregor and John Munro on this episode of the Traxion Control Podcast. We also answer some of your questions, have a little quiz and consider the IndyCar game, licensing costs and those suspicious Grand Prix re-releases. Let us know your thoughts and podcast questions in the YouTube and Spotify comments, or in our Discord. Watch on YouTube Listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts Listen and follow via Spotify Listen and subscribe via Pocket Casts Listen and subscribe via Podcast Addict Listen and favourite via TuneIn Listen and follow via Amazon Music Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

Jul 1, 2026 · via traxion.gg

This strange rotary mouse claims it can scroll 2.5 times faster than normal mice and ...

'250% faster than a normal mouse': This rotary mouse promises to be a real game-changer for productivity, scrolling, and racing sim fans Bizarre mouse upgrade replaces flick scrolling with rotation - Rotary Mouse replaces traditional mouse wheel with continuous motion - Device claims faster navigation through documents and spreadsheets - Users report smoother timeline scrubbing in editing software The scroll wheel on a mouse has barely changed in three decades, and most people have stopped questioning whether it still works well. However a device called the Rotary Mouse now argues it lets users move through documents, spreadsheets, and timelines at speeds that ordinary flicking simply cannot match. The product's pitch centers on a single mechanical swap, replacing the familiar up-and-down wheel motion with a continuous rotary dial that the maker says feels closer to turning a knob than clicking a switch. A Different Motion, A Different Claim According to the campaign, the rotary input allows users to scroll or scrub through content up to 2.5 times faster than a standard mouse wheel, while also reducing the repetitive strain associated with constant flicking. Instead of short up-and-down movements, users rotate the wheel like a small knob, controlling speed and direction through pressure and motion. The device still supports conventional vertical scrolling, meaning users can switch between familiar input and rotary control without changing devices or habits. It measures 119 mm by 64 mm by 40 mm in a matte black, ergonomic shell, weighs just 59g without its battery, and supports 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity. Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! The Rotary Mouse also features an optical sensor with switchable 800, 1200, and 1600 DPI sensitivity settings, allowing users to fine-tune cursor speed and precision.

Jul 1, 2026 · via techradar.com

Asetek's New Initium DD10 Wheelbase Brings Seamless, High Quality <b>Sim Racing</b> to Xbox

Sim racing is an incredible subworld of video gaming to get into if you haven't yet made the jump. However, it's also a very intimidating one at the same time. New gear, high prices, and entire new ecosystems and platforms to learn keep the barrier of entry high in many cases. Interview: Asetek CEO André Eriksen on Sim Racing, Affordability, Access, and Xbox Some great insight from André Eriksen of Asetek, gathered at the SimRacing Expo 2026 in Charlotte. One company I spoke to at the SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, however, wants to shake things up in this regard. Asetek Racing has started to take pride in being on the forefront of high-level sim racing gear that both doesn't break the bank compared to competitors, and also is more compatible than others in a few key factors. The freshly revelaed Initium DD10 wheelbase is a great example of this, so let's talk about it. The DD10 Joins Asetek's Entry Level Initium Product Line Asetek Racing has several tiers of sim racing gear, with the highest of the high-end likely outpricing many of us regular-type aspiring racers. That's where the Initium line of products comes in, which serves as Asetek's cheapest option, but still one that performs like quality, professional sim racing gear. In fact, all in on the most basic, but fully built-out rig you can get with Asetek Initium runs around $1,000 USD, much cheaper than most of the competition. The Initium DD10 Wheelbase is joining the Initium family, and while the price is yet to be revealed ahead of its Q4 2026 release date, the fact that it's Initium implies that it will still be a more affordable option in the world of sim racing wheelbases. Here are some more notes and specs to consider with the DD10:

Jun 30, 2026 · via dualshockers.com

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Jun 30, 2026 · via youtube.com

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Jun 30, 2026 · via youtube.com

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Jun 30, 2026 · via youtube.com

A 'Made for Meta' VR Treadmill Just Launched at $2,595. I Want to Believe. | VR.org

I have been gaming in VR since the original Oculus DK1 shipped to backers in 2013. Across thirteen years, one promise has hovered over this entire medium like a ghost we cannot quite catch: you should be able to walk in VR. Not teleport. Not push a stick forward and pretend. Actually walk. Run. Crouch behind cover. Sidestep an incoming swing. Every single year of that thirteen-year stretch, somebody has told me a treadmill was about to make it real. And every single year, it has not. A 'Made for Meta' VR Treadmill Just Launched at $2,595. I Want to Believe. So when Virtuix put out a press release last week announcing the Omni One for Quest, the first VR treadmill ever to earn Meta's "Made for Meta" certification, my reaction was complicated. The happy part of my brain shouted: finally, this is the moment. The realistic part of my brain looked at the price tag, which is $2,595, and went quiet. Both reactions are correct. Let me explain. What just shipped Virtuix officially launched Omni One for Quest on June 23, with units shipping now through the company's website and authorized dealers. It is the consumer version of a 360-degree treadmill the company has been refining for over a decade. You stand in a low-friction concave bowl, wear special shoes that slide on the surface, and physically run, walk, crouch, and strafe through games while a rigid harness holds you safely upright. The headset is your Quest 2 or Quest 3, and it connects natively without the PC tethering and middleware hacks earlier versions of the rig required. The Made for Meta part is genuinely a milestone. It is the first VR treadmill to clear that certification, which means the games on the supported list talk to the rig

Jun 30, 2026 · via vr.org

Verstappen competes in his first GT3 <b>race</b> in Nurburgring |

Verstappen competes in his first GT3 race in Nurburgring In May 2026, Max Verstappen, a famous Formula 1 driver, joined another motorsport category called GT3 as part of the Mercedes-AMG team and raced with performances for the first time in Nurburgring for 24 hours to try some other motorsport and to do some proper driving. Verstappen faced challenges during the race with a broken driveshaft in his Mercedes’s engine. This engine problem impeded his progress in the race, resulting in his car retiring and leaving him unable to finish. Despite this setback,Verstappen’s teammate, Juncadella, finished the race with a victory, and he was still proud of Verstappen for trying the hardest race in the world. The four-time world champion is already active at playing motorsport, even making his own Verstappen racing competition which is one of the Formula 1 sim racing. Verstappen’s teammate, Daniel Juncadella, Lucas Auer, and Jules Gounon shared their duties with their own Mercedes-AMG car. Right after the Nurburgring race started, Verstappen and Maro Engel ran side by side, also with little contact. Verstappen went in front of Engel after he accidentally went on a gravel and both drivers were still able to continue driving. Soon the track was soaked with rain. Verstappen still tried to overcome the rain, so he was able to drive until he went to the pit lane. First he was behind the Porsche, and then a yellow flag appeared. This created an advantage for Verstappen to catch up and pass the 911 at the corner turn one. At lap 16, Verstappen continued to extend his lead, creating an increasingly larger gap between him and the rest of the pack. Soon the gap was more than 35 seconds until there were about four hours left. The head of Mercedes-AMG Motorsport, Christopher Sagemuller, expressed

Jun 30, 2026 · via heraldinsight.co.kr

Asetek Is Taking Aim at <b>Sim Racing's</b> Closed Ecosystems

One of the biggest frustrations for sim racing enthusiasts isn’t just the cost of upgrading their setup. It’s finding out that a new wheel, pedal set, or wheelbase often means replacing nearly everything else, too. For Asetek, that was a problem worth solving. Sim Racers Want Flexibility Speaking with Insider Gaming at the SimRacing Expo in Charlotte, NC last month, Asetek CEO André Eriksen said the company intentionally designed its sim racing ecosystem around compatibility, allowing users to mix and match hardware instead of forcing them into a single brand’s lineup. “We believe in competition,” Eriksen said. “We have confidence enough that we actually do it both ways. If you have another wheel base, you can use our wheel. But also, if you have our wheel base, you can get an adapter and buy someone else’s wheel.” It’s a philosophy that stands in contrast to much of the sim racing market, where buyers are often encouraged—or required—to stay within one manufacturer’s ecosystem when upgrading components. Eriksen said avoiding that lock-in was a deliberate decision from the beginning. “We wanted to have one piece of software where you should be able to control all of our products,” he explained. “You should be able to upgrade firmware, configure everything and do it all in one app.” The same approach extends to the company’s hardware. Rather than requiring customers to replace an entire setup when moving up to more premium equipment, Asetek designed many of its products to serve as upgrade paths. Gear That Grows With You One example is the company’s pedal lineup. Entry-level pedals can later be upgraded with additional components, while buyers can move through Asetek’s different product tiers without having to start over from scratch. The company applies the same thinking to its wheelbases and steering wheels, allowing customers

Jun 30, 2026 · via insider-gaming.com

Wreckfest 2 adds two US cars and new player progression system | Traxion.GG

Wreckfest 2’s latest Steam Early Access update has arrived, and it’s another substantial one. Headlining Update 8 is the first version of a progression system. Not to be confused with the first part of the yet-to-be-added career mode, this tracks your actions, whether you want to focus on racing or crashing. As you level up, you’ll earn badges representing your playstyle. Bugbear says this marks “the beginning of a living system” that will “continue to evolve throughout Early Access and beyond.” In response to community requests, the update also adds five new Suicide Race routes and a chaotic Random Waypoint Mode. As the name suggests, this mode randomises where the next waypoint appears on the track, but is currently limited to multiplayer r19aces. A minimap has also been added to the HUD to help with navigating the tracks. Elsewhere, custom paint jobs can now be shared with other players. Currently, designs can only be shared by exchanging files from the savegame folder, but Bugbear notes that this will be “made more convenient in the future.” Showcased in a typically tongue-in-cheek trailer, two new rear-wheel drive American cars also join the vehicle roster. These include the Bullet, which resembles a 1970s Dodge Charger, and the Jackal, which is inspired by the third-generation Ford Mustang ‘Fox Body.’ Rounding out the update is a host of bug fixes and optimisations detailed in the patch notes below. More tracks and cars are expected in the next update due to arrive this autumn. Wreckfest 2 Update 8 patch notes NEW CONTENT – New American 60s RWD: Bullet. – New American 80s RWD: Jackal. – New Scrapyard Waypoint Race route. – New Savolax Sandpit Waypoint Race route. – New Random Waypoint Mode & Free Order Waypoint Mode Note that AI can’t navigate the Random waypoint order

Jun 30, 2026 · via traxion.gg

Asetek <b>Racing</b> Announces Initium DD10 Wheelbase for Xbox

Today, Asetek Racing has announced it is bringing a new sim racing wheelbase to the market that will add to its extensive ecosystem of setups. The next wheelbase in the Asetek Racing line is the Initium DD10, as it delivers direct drive performance and genuine cross-platform freedom and compatibility for racers. While Asetek Racing has officially announced this new wheelbase, the full details will come at a later date. This will launch in Q4 2026, and it will be compatible with both Xbox and PC, so no PlayStation or Switch support. This is still a win to have more wheelbases in the console ecosystem, and Xbox could use some more options. The Core Aspects of the Initium DD10 In our review of the previous Initium wheelbase, it was noted that it was fairly heavy, but the feedback was fantastic. The DD stands for direct drive, and the 10 monicker is the amount of torque. This measures in at 10 Nm, but the latest Initium DD10 wheelbase is upgradeable up to 14 Nm. This is for those seeking extreme feedback while racing, and certainly some toned arms. The Initium DD10 is being built to go back and forth between Xbox and PC, which means the Xbox supported product portfolio for Asetek is being expanded. This will launch in Q4 2026, and it will be compatible with both Xbox and PC, so no PlayStation or Switch support. There is an "openness" to this wheelbase, as well. This is accomplished via onboard USB pass-through capabilities. This will allow for the Initium DD10 wheelbase to support both a full range of Asetek Racing wheels, but also third-party wheels. This is a rare level of compatibility. This can also potentially save some players' money as they will not need to invest in a new wheel

Jun 29, 2026 · via hardcoregamer.com