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Finally Simucube 3 Ultimate is now available

Today, Simucube announces that Simucube 3 Ultimate will be available to order on June 16. Priced at €2,679 excluding VAT, SC3 Ultimate is the pinnacle of the Simucube direct-drive line and is built for the final 1% of sim racing drivers. SC3 Ultimate was first announced alongside the Simucube 3 family in October 2025. It is now shipping, with first units available from June 16th, 2026. “When we started the Simucube 3 project, we knew 99% of our drivers would be completely satisfied with Sport and Pro. But 99 is not 100. SC3 Ultimate exists for the drivers who notice the things others don’t — not because they’re looking for them, but because they can feel them. When you are building at this level, you are not building a product. You are building an instrument.” —Antti Virta, Lead Hardware Engineer A new motor architecture At the core of SC3 Ultimate is a custom spoke-type IPM (Interior Permanent Magnet) motor, an architecture used in high-performance EV drivetrains and now engineered specifically for sim racing. The spoke-type geometry concentrates the magnetic field more densely than conventional SPM motors, delivering 35 Nm of peak torque at the highest response speed in the Simucube line, while running cooler and quieter under continuous load. Manufacturing the motor to the tolerances required demanded a purpose-built, temperature-controlled production environment. Every motor is tested against strict acceptance criteria for cogging and friction before it is cleared for assembly. Per-unit digital twin calibration Each SC3 Ultimate runs a software-based digital twin of itself. During manufacturing, thousands of data points are collected from that specific unit. From this data, a complete digital model of that motor is built inside the control algorithm. The physical motor then follows its digital twin, meaning the algorithm is always controlling an ideal motor, with

Jun 16, 2026 · via boxthislap.org

The three key components to Hamilton's famous first Ferrari win

The three key components to Hamilton's famous first Ferrari win When the tyre covers were removed on the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix grid, Lewis Hamilton was one of just three drivers inside the top 10 on the soft compound. George Russell, on pole, was starting on mediums, as was almost everyone else. That ambitious starting tyre was crucial to the overall outcome, but it was only one component in a strategically thrilling battle in Spain that ended in Hamilton’s famous first Ferrari victory. Next Up Related Articles - Hamilton reacts to magical maiden win with Ferrari - All the key moments from the 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP - POWER RANKINGS: Who impressed our judges in Barcelona? - What the teams said – Race day in Barcelona-Catalunya - McLaren reserve driver Fornaroli set for test outing with Haas - Sainz says Williams must go ‘back to the drawing board’

Jun 16, 2026 · via formula1.com

Corsair at Computex '26: AIOs with “smartphone” displays

One more report from Computex 2026—this time from Corsair. Among other things, the team behind the brand showcased ambitious liquid coolers distinguished by large displays used for monitoring key processor parameters. In this article, you can take a closer look at these coolers, there is some material available on them. We also documented a noteworthy PC case that is heading to market as well. Corsair’s exhibit was truly extensive, and in this article we will focus on the Warthog WX-01 and WX-02 cases as well as the Titan II liquid coolers. But let’s take things step by step. The Corsair booth was divided into several room-like sections, each dedicated to a different theme. The exhibit covered a variety of market segments and included gaming products from brands owned by Corsair, such as Fanatec (sim racing wheels, for example) and Elgato (microphones and other streaming/recording products). Yes, both are under the Corsair umbrella, even though they carry different logos. Among the new products, the Warthog cases (WX-01 and WX-02) attracted considerable attention. Their design takes inspiration from the aerospace industry, with several elements modeled after the A-10 Thunderbolt aircraft. In terms of volume, these are midi-tower cases focused on achieving the most effective cooling possible. What particularly interests us are the upcoming Titan II coolers (including RGB, LCD, and the flagship Ultra variant). Among other features, they use displays with fairly large diagonals (judge for yourself from the photos…), intended for displaying various real-time parameters, including processor temperatures, naturally. However, what ultimately makes a cooler a cooler is its cooling performance. Corsair claims a generation-to-generation improvement of up to 3°C at comparable noise levels. Of course, this depends on the circumstances and on which processor is installed beneath the water block and at what power level it operates. In some cases,

Jun 16, 2026 · via hwcooling.net

The 'unusual and unfortunate' reason why Nico Hulkenberg's <b>race</b> in Barcelona came to an ...

The ‘unusual and unfortunate’ reason why Hulkenberg's race in Barcelona came to an abrupt end Audi failed to score in Barcelona-Catalunya, but there were some rather strange reasons as to exactly why Nico Hulkenberg could not finish in the top 10. Nico Hulkenberg looked on track for his first top-10 finish of the season in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, but the Audi driver was forced to retire the car mid-race for a highly unusual reason. The German is one of four drivers yet to score this season – along with Lance Stroll, Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas – but that seemed set to change on Sunday as he was running in the top 10 and fighting hard with Liam Lawson for P9. With the two battling on Lap 28, the New Zealander ran wide at Turn 12 and dipped a wheel into the gravel, some of which was sent into the path of the Audi behind. In a freak occurence, the gravel hit the car's safety fire switch and triggered a shutdown of Hulkenberg's R26. As a result the German was left unable to do anything but coast into the pits and retire from the race. “It was a very unusual and unfortunate retirement," Hulkenberg explained afterwards. "Liam [Lawson] ran slightly wide ahead of me and put a wheel into the gravel at Turn 12, which kicked up a lot of stones. “Some of them hit our car and appear to have triggered the emergency safety switch, causing a complete shutdown of the system. "Everything switched off instantly and that was the end of our race. It's obviously very frustrating because we were in a good position to fight for points.” There are plenty of tracks with gravel on the F1 calendar, with teams regularly asked to check the floors

Jun 16, 2026 · via formula1.com

The FIA Is Looking To Revitalise <b>Sim Racing</b> With New Championship

The governing body of world motorsport, the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, or FIA to most people, has announced it is looking for a partner to produce an officially sanctioned sim racing championship. In an announcement post released earlier today, the FIA has requested proposals from interested parties for new sim racing championships that would be officially sanctioned by, and run in collaboration with, the FIA. The FIA has dabbled in the world of esports before, with some sanctioned events running around the world, but few have been truly global championships that feature the very best sim racing talent in the world. Now, it seems that the organisation is looking to change that, with a request for tournament operators to come up with ideas for major championships and events. While full details of the scale the FIA is looking to achieve are a little thin on the ground, it is clear this is a bigger project than most FIA sanctioned events we have seen before. The call for proposals mentions LAN finals, and hints at a global format which many would interpret as an invitation for a major LAN event with drivers from all corners of the world. “Esports represents one of the most accessible and rapidly growing forms of competition, creating new pathways for people around the world to engage with motor sport,” said H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA. “This Call for Proposal marks an important milestone in the development of the FIA’s Esports strategy as we identify opportunities that will support sustainable growth and attract new audiences and competitors.” Unsurprisingly the announcement post mentions multi-time Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen, who has long been a sim racing fan and has helped grow the competitive scene through his own racing and his sim racing team. With

Jun 15, 2026 · via forbes.com

This Week in iRacing | June 16th to June 22nd, 2026

This Week in iRacing | June 16th to June 22nd, 2026 June 15th, 2026 by Justin Melillo Welcome back to This Week in iRacing, your guide to the daily, even hourly racing that members can get into, based on where their license level is at. There are also some special series that run at specific times that anyone can jump into, with the right credentials, that offer a more meaningful sim racing experience. Welcome to SEASON 3! Here are a few of the highlighted series taking place this week — 2026 Season 3, Week 1 — from June 16th to June 22nd in 2026. iRACING SPECIAL EVENTS iRacing’s Special Event calendar features a selection of the world’s most compelling races across numerous disciplines. Whether you’re interested in stock cars or sports cars, open-wheel formula cars or sprint cars, sticking to pavement or playing in the dirt, running solo or racing with a team of your closest friends, our Special Events have something for everyone! iRACING WATKINS GLEN 6HR PRESENTED BY VCO The next special event on the 2026 iRacing Special Event calendar is the iRacing 6HRS of the Glen, the third leg of the VCO Grand Slam. The 6 Hours of the Glen Powered by VCO is a 6 hour endurance race held annually at Watkins Glen International in Watkins Glen, New York. It is the third round of the IMSA Michelin Endurance Cup in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. For more information on iRacing Watkins Glen 6 Hour -> CLICK HERE For more information on the 2026 iRacing Special Events calendar -> CLICK HERE WEEKLY RACING SERIES These are the series that are not confined to the iRacing seasons, that run independently throughout the course of the year and feature some of the most recognizable motorsports racing around. From

Jun 15, 2026 · via iracing.com

Norris believes Ferrari would be dominating 'with better engine' after Hamilton's victory in Barcelona

Norris believes Ferrari would be dominating 'with better engine' after Hamilton's victory in Barcelona The reigning World Champion believes Ferrari has the best handling car on the grid in 2026. Lando Norris believes Ferrari would be the dominant force in F1 if they "had a better engine" after Lewis Hamilton took the Scuderia's first victory of the season in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Hamilton claimed his first Grand Prix win for Ferrari in Sunday's 66-lap race since joining the team at the start of 2025, beating the Mercedes of George Russell while championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired late on having just passed his Silver Arrows team mate for second. It marked Ferrari's first win since the Mexico City Grand Prix in 2024 and is also the first time a Mercedes driver has failed to finish on the top step of the podium on a Sunday this season. The only other time Mercedes has not won this season was the Miami Sprint, where Norris claimed victory, with the McLaren driver and reigning champion the man to complete the podium in Barcelona after capitalising on Antonelli's retirement Following the race, Norris highlighted his belief that Ferrari took a step forward in Spain after bringing more upgrades and could pose a genuine threat to Mercedes over the remainder of the season, with Hamilton only 41 points behind Antonelli in the Drivers' standings. "I think we really need to understand how to make the car more drivable in all conditions," Norris told Sky Sports F1. "Clearly it works okay here and better in Miami. "We're lucky that Ferrari don't have a better engine at the minute. If they had a better engine they're dominating. They're the class of the field in terms of cornering performance at the minute and we're not even close to

Jun 15, 2026 · via formula1.com

New Flight <b>Sim</b> DLC looks interesting..

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Jun 15, 2026 · via youtube.com

Doctor's order: VRS infusion 🏎️

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Jun 15, 2026 · via youtube.com

How <b>Sim Racers</b> Followed Le Mans Ultimate Into the Real 2026 WEC Season

It starts innocently enough. Someone fires up a few laps around the Circuit de la Sarthe in a sim, gets hooked on the rhythm of a long stint, and suddenly finds themselves checking the actual World Endurance Championship standings between sessions. That habit — bouncing between the virtual car and the real grid — has quietly become one of the defining behaviors of modern racing fans. The cars on screen and the cars on track have never felt this connected, and the line between playing along and following along keeps getting blurrier. By the time a player knows the Hyperpole order off the top of their head, they're not just gaming anymore. They're tracking a championship. That overlap is exactly why so many endurance fans have started paying attention to the betting side of the sport, too. For US-based fans curious about how that works, sites like CardPlayer.com publish detailed breakdowns of the best offshore sportsbooks available to American players, ranking them on licensing, market coverage, welcome bonus value, and crypto banking options. The appeal for a motorsport follower is straightforward: many of these crypto-friendly, no-KYC betting sites carry full WEC and Le Mans markets, so a fan who already studies stint pace and tire strategy in a sim can put that knowledge to use on the real races. Knowing which sites cover endurance racing deeply — and which ones treat it as an afterthought — is the kind of practical detail those reviews exist to sort out. From the Sim to the Sarthe The reason this crossover feels so natural comes down to how seriously the simulation takes its source material. Le Mans Ultimate is the official game of the World Endurance Championship, built by Studio 397 on the same rFactor 2 physics engine that sim purists already trusted.

Jun 15, 2026 · via racinggames.gg

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