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I'm So Glad <b>Racing</b> Games Are Finally Getting Interesting Again | Push Square

I'm sure some people aren't going to like this, but speaking as a fan of racing games, I think they've been kinda boring for a while. I dunno, it's difficult. You look at racers over the last 10 years or so, and it's hard to argue against them in some respects. They're broadly very well made. The problem I personally have is that, for me, racing games have fallen into a bit of a rut. A lot of the biggest ones today are either sims or open world racers absolutely rammed with licenced vehicles. In other words, you're an Assetto Corsa, or a Gran Turismo 7, or a Forza Horizon. It feels as though a lot of big budget racing games fit somewhere along that spectrum. All fine games, by the way. I'm not really here to slag them off; they're all extremely good at what they set out to do, and they're clearly popular. I just think it's gotten a bit dull seeing somewhat similar racers come and go. I have no doubt Forza Horizon 6 is as good as people say, but frankly I'm struggling to get excited for its arrival on PS5 because I know exactly what it'll be like. I haven't played it, but I sort of have, you know?

Jun 14, 2026 · via pushsquare.com

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton pits under the VSC to keep the lead

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton pits under the VSC to keep the lead Fernando Alonso stopped on track on Lap 41 which triggered a Virtual Safety Car period. Leader Lewis Hamilton took advantage to pit under the VSC and crucially kept the lead of the race ahead of George Russell.

Jun 14, 2026 · via formula1.com

'We'll be there soon' – Norris 'very happy' to finish on podium in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

'We’ll be there soon' – Norris 'very happy' to finish on podium in Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Lando Norris claimed only his second Grand Prix podium of the season having run towards the front of the field throughout in Barcleona. Lando Norris believes McLaren have "just got to keep our heads down" in order to challenge for victories again, having finished on the podium in the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. The reigning World Champion claimed only his second Grand Prix rostrum of the season in Sunday's 66-lap race, having shadowed the Mercedes of George Russell and Kimi Antonelli throughout. With Lewis Hamilton claiming his first victory for Ferrari on a three-stop strategy, as opposed to the two employed by Mercedes and McLaren, as well as a late retirement for Antonelli, Norris was left happy with third. "It was a tough race, I did my best to keep up with these guys [Hamilton and Russell] but [they were] too quick. We stayed there, we gave ourselves a chance if anything happened, and we obviously got a bit lucky with Antonelli going out," said Norris immediately after the race. "But otherwise very happy, very happy for the team, very happy to be back on the podium, so a good day for us." With Ferrari joining Mercedes as the only teams to have taken a Grand Prix victory this season, Norris believes McLaren's MCL40 requires "a little bit of everything" in order to close the gap. "We’re doing a good job as a team, I think we’re making good progress but these guys are just doing a better job, so we have to give credits to them and admit that to ourselves, that we’ve got to keep working hard, we’ve got to keep putting in the effort," he added. "But the whole team are doing

Jun 14, 2026 · via formula1.com

Motorcycle <b>Sim</b> Lanesplit adds VR Mode and electric bikes

Lanesplit, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator created by solo developer FunkyMouse, arrives on PC via Steam VR on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The game now promises more bikes, and a surprise cast of real-world playable characters added to both the base game and the VR version. According to a new press release for the new VR mode, players should “Strap on a helmet, flip down the visor, and ride with reckless abandon from a whole new perspective. Go from fearless to feathering the gas to survive suddenly slippery conditions with the addition of Thunderstorms, worsening road conditions in an instant.” Two new electric bikes and three new gas-powered bikes will also be added to the game, bringing the total to 20 hyper-fast motorcycles to choose from. Players will also be able to earn in-game currency after every run, then purchase both new rides and fresh outfits. The game also features a rising drum-and-bass soundtrack that intensifies alongside the speedometer. Hit the road solo or in multiplayer as a fully customizable speed demon, or ride as one of the newly added playable characters modeled after real-world motorcycle content creators like Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider. “Lanesplit captures the real-world thrills of motorcycle riding without the associated risk,” said Shakya Ranatunga, founder and solo developer at FunkyMouse, in a press release. “With objects whizzing past peripheral vision in VR, we can truly be in the rider’s seat and experience the thrills that Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider share with their communities on a regular basis.” FunkyMouse is a solo independent game developer founded by Shakya Ranatunga, a video game designer based in Canada. They dedicate themselves to providing a true sense of reality in their games by incorporating realistic visuals and audio into their creative projects, fleshing out fantastical worlds rooted in real life,

Jun 14, 2026 · via gamesbeat.com

Formula 3 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Feature <b>Race</b>

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Next Upcoming Hamilton’s Barcelona comeback: From frustration in 2025 to joy in 2026 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton celebrates his first Ferrari Grand Prix win Formula 3 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Feature Race Highlights of the F3 Feature Race from Barcelona, with Theophile Nael starting from pole alongside Hiyu Yamakoshi. Jun 14, 2026 9:22am UTC Max vs. Lando: Highlight of the triple header? Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: Max's red mist moment in Spain Radio Rewind: 2025 Spanish Grand Prix Race Highlights: 2025 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Spanish Grand Prix: A furious Max Verstappen makes contact with Russell in closing stages

Jun 14, 2026 · via formula1.com

2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton crosses the line to seal first Ferrari win

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Next Upcoming Hamilton’s Barcelona comeback: From frustration in 2025 to joy in 2026 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton celebrates his first Ferrari Grand Prix win 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton crosses the line to seal first Ferrari win Lewis Hamilton takes the chequered flag to claim his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari. Jun 14, 2026 2:53pm UTC Race Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Russell leads away from Hamilton on the race start Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Qualifying: Russell crosses the line to seal pole position 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Qualifying: Leclerc crashes out of Q3

Jun 14, 2026 · via formula1.com

The best value <b>sim rig</b> of 2026? #trakracer

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Jun 14, 2026 · via youtube.com

Formula 2 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Sprint <b>Race</b>

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Next Upcoming Hamilton’s Barcelona comeback: From frustration in 2025 to joy in 2026 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix: Hamilton celebrates his first Ferrari Grand Prix win Formula 2 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Sprint Race Watch the best of the F2 Sprint Race action in Catalunya. Jun 13, 2026 3:00pm UTC Max vs. Lando: Highlight of the triple header? Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: Max's red mist moment in Spain Radio Rewind: 2025 Spanish Grand Prix Race Highlights: 2025 Spanish Grand Prix 2025 Spanish Grand Prix: A furious Max Verstappen makes contact with Russell in closing stages

Jun 14, 2026 · via formula1.com

The Thrustmaster Ferrari 499P Hypercar Steering Wheel is already available for preorder

Thrustmaster’s latest device is now available for pre-order. The launch coincides with the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an event officially sponsored by Thrustmaster. Let’s take a look at the official specifications from the Thrustmaster eShop. The ultimate expression of an exceptional heritage, this wheel is born from the collaboration between Thrustmaster, Ferrari, and 24H LE MANS. It celebrates the historic victory of the Ferrari 499P #51 during the Centenary Edition, marking Ferrari’s triumphant return to the pinnacle of endurance racing. Designed as both a faithful 1:1 inspiration and a collector’s masterpiece, every detail embodies the precision, performance, and passion of endurance motorsport. Produced in a strictly limited run of 499 individually numbered units, this Le Mans Hypercar steering wheel and its exclusive collector content are crafted for the most devoted Tifosi and passionate sim racers. Born from an exceptional collaboration between Thrustmaster, Ferrari, and 24H LE MANS, this wheel celebrates the historic victory of the 499P #51 in the centenary edition of the race. An exclusive collector’s piece blending precision, technology, and racing heritage. KEY POINTS: - 1:1 scale version of the steering wheel of the Ferrari 499P, winner of the Centenary Edition of 24H LE MANS - Collector’s piece limited to 499 individually numbered units, officially licensed by Ferrari and 24H LE MANS - Immersive backlit interface with 25 LEDs (RPM and flags) - 4.3-inch / 10.9-cm LCD screen displaying up to 140 parameters - 3 rotary encoders and 4 aluminum thumb encoders - Carbon fiber back cover, including 6 paddles - Steel display stand to showcase the wheel rim - A3-sized posters celebrating the 2023 victory with gold foil embossing and a technical diagram of the wheel - Le Mans Ultimate game and 2024 Season and ELMS Season Pass DLC - Compatible with the

Jun 14, 2026 · via boxthislap.org

I've been <b>sim racing</b> for 6 years, and then I tried real-life racing

I’ve been sim racing for 6 years, and then I tried real-life racing — here are 3 things I wish these games taught me Don't get too ahead of yourself, sim racer! So there I was — Silverstone. The track that created so many moments for me as a spectator and a sim racer, but now I’m in my single-seater racer and ready to drive my first ever laps in real-life. The drizzle darkening the tarmac with a rather scary-looking slickness, the smell of fuel, and the coarse texture of the steering wheel fabric all fueling the adrenaline. This is a huge contrast to my six years of confidence driving the best sim racers out there, as I immediately realized that a real formula car does not care about your virtual safety rating. But much like a lot of my friends who make the jump from the virtual to physical world, I went in with the world of confidence. “If I’ve mastered this in sim, I should be fine here,” I told my Dad. “It’s a realistic simulation after all.” Not true. Not true at all. Don’t get me wrong: there are some lessons you learn in sim racing that you take with you, but taking to the real track is on a different level. It’s a life-changing experience — a scary one but also some of the most heart-pounding fun I’ve ever had. So to help you make the most of a track day, here are the three harsh reality checks I faced in those 15 pulse-heightening laps, to help you prepare. Yes, there are far cheaper wheels than this from Logitech, but if you're keen to get serious about sim racing from the start, this is one of the best feeling wheels with 8nm of direct drive force

Jun 14, 2026 · via tomsguide.com

VR <b>Sim Racing</b> Games Ranked

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Jun 14, 2026 · via youtube.com

Lawson left 'very, very happy' after claiming top 10 grid slot in Barcelona

Lawson left ‘very, very happy’ after claiming top 10 grid slot in Barcelona Racing Bulls’ Liam Lawson says “we’re in a good place for tomorrow” after he claimed P8 on the gird for Sunday’s race at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit. 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

Jun 13, 2026 · via formula1.com

FP3 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Current Upcoming GHOST CAR: See how close Hamilton came to beating Russell to pole position in Barcelona ONBOARD: Russell’s 2026 Pirelli Pole Position Award lap at the Barcelona-Catalunya GP FP3 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix Watch highlights from final practice ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. Jun 13, 2026 12:51pm UTC Qualifying Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Qualifying: Russell crosses the line to seal pole position 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya GP Qualifying: Leclerc crashes out of Q3 TECH TALK – A game-changer for Ferrari? FP2 Highlights: 2026 Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix

Jun 13, 2026 · via formula1.com

5 Cool Things From <b>SimRacing</b> EXPO Charlotte

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Jun 13, 2026 · via youtube.com