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Forza TCR Moments '26

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Jun 12, 2026 · via youtube.com

Thrustmaster's latest <b>racing</b> wheel is the closest any of us will ever get to driving a 24 Hours ...

Thrustmaster's latest racing wheel is the closest any of us will ever get to driving a 24 Hours of Le Mans winning car It's expensive but exquisite, and if you've got the budget, you'll have to move fast to secure one with only 499 being made. I've seen a lot of pretty impressive racing wheels in recent weeks, but this latest reveal by Thrustmaster is definitely up there with the best. Announced at this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans race in France is this, the Ferrari 499P Centenary Winner Edition. It's very expensive at $851 / £751 but will also be one of the rarest wheels on the market, with just 499 of them being released. What makes it so special? This is a 1:1 scale wheel inspired by Ferrari's 2023 winning Prototype car, with a 4.3-inch display featuring the Ferrari 499P's dashboard that can display up to 140 parameters. As with the real thing, all the relevant race data you need at any given time can be accessed through the wheel's display, leaving you free to focus on the racing at hand. Besides the design, for your money you're getting a molded carbon back cover, six adjustable paddles, which includes a pair made out of carbon fiber, buttons, dials, and even a 'subtle' D-pad because, of course, this is for gaming. Each of the 499 units produced comes with a numbered plaque and a display stand, because when you're not using it to race, it can sit pride of place in your collection. Every unit also comes with an included copy of the Le Mans Ultimate game, with all of the currently released content. It is a very Le Mans-themed package, after all. I love this, though. I'd never own one, but what a thing to have. Recently

Jun 12, 2026 · via windowscentral.com

Honda Just Wrapped A 217-HP Fireblade In Kuromi To Solve Its Biggest Problem

In the hyper-connected world we live in today, if you put a cartoon character on a race bike, the internet does the rest to make it the next viral hit. That's the easy version of what happened on June 3, 2026, when Honda and Sanrio pulled the sheet off a collaboration that, at first glance, looks like pure merchandising. A cute mascot paired with an endurance racing version of the brand's most potent street superbike sounds like a typical 2026 recipe for a social media campaign on the face of it. Look closer, though, and the whole Smile Rider Project seems to be doing double duty. The announcement talks about smiles, schoolchildren, and road safety, while offering tickets for Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC). Sounds legit, right? Until you narrow in on the specifics and realize that there’s a sub-program that’s trying to attract a very specific age bracket. What seems like a kids-only safety campaign with a racing tie-in is, in essence, a recruitment drive wearing a kids' campaign as cover, and aimed at a problem that the motorcycle industry is facing right now. Why The Motorcycle Industry Keeps Aging Out Fact is, the buyer at the center of the modern motorcycle market gets older every year. Millennial riders who came up in the sport-bike boom of the 1990s and 2000s still revel in its glory but never fully handed the hobby down to the next-gen. This wasn't out of ill intent or gatekeeping, but the bikes and their segments grew faster than ever in recent years. They became more specialized, rules and regulations changed along with the lifestyle, and the options multiplied alongside the costs; all while the cultural pipeline that once funneled teenagers toward two wheels thinned out. That leaves a customer

Jun 12, 2026 · via topspeed.com

Moza Presents New Hardware at Flight <b>Sim</b> Expo 2026

Zak Priest, North American Business Development Manager at Moza Racing, took to the stage to announce new products at Flight Sim Expo 2026. Moza, known for its assortment of force feedback joysticks and yokes, expanded into the modular cockpit hardware environment. We recently reviewed the AB6 and MTQ– check them out here! New Moza Modular Cockpit Hardware The MA3F Electronic Flight Control Module (EFCM) brings advanced autopilot control to the modern modular flight simulator cockpit in the style of an Airbus Autopilot Unit. Alongside the EFCM, the MA3F Flight Computer Display (FCD) is essentially an Airbus-style FMS designed to provide pilots with a dedicated hardware interface for flight management and navigation input. The device features a high-resolution display, illuminated keypad, and durable metal front panel designed to replicate the tactile experience of operating real cockpit avionics. Moza’s MGX1000 Instrument Panel is a G1000 style modular panel including a display screen alongside a host of buttons and knobs. Finally, Moza showcase the FMP-18 modular fighter panel system. The FMP-18 combines multi-function display frames, central control panels, and illuminated switches into a configurable cockpit interface designed for high-intensity simulation environments. Backlit buttons, rotary encoders, and toggle switches provide clear tactile cues, allowing pilots to operate complex aircraft systems quickly and confidently in demanding combat scenarios. With adjustable mounting options and modular panel layouts, the FMP18 allows users to build highly-immersive fighter-style simulator cockpits at home. All of Moza’s display-equipped products do not require additional graphics or HDMI outputs. Instead, they’re designed to interface with the Moza Cockpit software via a simple USB connection. The new Moza modules are intended to be available to customers in Q3 of 2026. No pricing information was provided during the presentation. For more information, click here to visit the Moza Flight Website.

Jun 12, 2026 · via fselite.net

What the teams said – Friday in Barcelona-Catalunya

McLaren Piastri complained about a vibration on his brakes in FP1, but was able to continue running. Which is just as well as he was quick, two tenths behind Russell on both sets of tyres. Fornaroli also had a very good session, finishing an impressive fifth as last year’s F2 champion showed his credentials. But McLaren really showed their credentials in FP2, with Norris topping the timing sheets and Piastri third. It was tight though, with just 0.057s separating the top three in the end. Lando Norris - FP2: 1:15.426, P1 “Today was a reasonable Friday, not perfect, but a step in the right direction. The heat and wind made it tough for everyone, so no one’s feeling completely comfortable out there, but our baseline is stronger than it has been at previous events. We’ve come to a circuit that certainly suits us better, and the car is operating in a very different window, which is encouraging. “Going into Qualifying tomorrow, we feel we’re up there with the teams we want to fight. It’s hard to read other's fuel loads and run plans, and there are still areas of the car I’m not happy with, so we need to keep improving. We’ll work hard overnight to find more, and if we do, we should be in a good place to maximise tomorrow.” Oscar Piastri - FP1: 1:16.566, P2; FP2: 1:15.483, P3 “It was a pretty good Friday for us. We're pleased with the progress we've made, and the pace is a lot better than last week, which is a positive step. We seem to be in the fight at the front, which is a much more satisfying position to be in. "The key now is to maintain this momentum into tomorrow. While the initial signs are encouraging, there's still plenty

Jun 12, 2026 · via formula1.com

What's wrong with this car?

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Jun 12, 2026 · via youtube.com

Gran Turismo 7 Online Time Trial: Le Mans of the Hour

With the real-world 24 Hours of Le Mans running this very weekend, Gran Turismo 7 sends you out onto the full 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit in Gr.1 hypercars on Racing Soft tires. Of course, four of the eligible cars just arrived to the game today. Update 1.70 brought four new LMH and LMDh prototypes into the game: the Porsche 963 ’24, Ferrari 499P ’23, BMW M Hybrid V8 ’25 and Peugeot 9X8 ’25. They join the Toyota GR010 HYBRID ’21, and all five are eligible here. Le Mans is everywhere this week, with the circuit also taking center stage in the Weekly Challenges, so there’s a heavy focus on La Sarthe across the board. These cars were built to race here, which makes the pairing about as natural as GT7 combos get. As for which one to run, everyone will have a favorite. But an early look at the leaderboard suggests the Porsche 963 is the car to beat. One Week Left at Deep Forest There’s also still a week to go on last week’s event, which puts the Toyota 86 GRMN ’16 around Deep Forest Raceway Reverse on Comfort Medium tires. That one closes on June 18. GT7 Lap Time Challenge June 11 - Track: 24 Heures du Mans Racing Circuit - Car: Gr.1 (Toyota GR010 HYBRID ’21, Porsche 963 ’24, BMW M Hybrid V8 ’25, Ferrari 499P ’23, Peugeot 9X8 ’25) - Power/Weight/PP Limit: BOP (High Speed) - Tires: Racing Soft - Settings: Specified GT7 Lap Time Challenge June 4 - Track: Deep Forest Raceway Reverse - Car: Toyota 86 GRMN ’16 - Power/Weight/PP Limit: BOP (M) - Tires: Comfort Medium - Settings: Fixed Accessing Online Time Trials If you’ve not jumped into one of these before, you’ll first need to unlock Sport Mode by completing

Jun 12, 2026 · via gtplanet.net

New Interstellar Rally <b>Sim</b> Is Awesome And Will Kick Your Ass, Too

I was racing across an alien world, just a few seconds away from crossing the finish line, when I lost traction and hit a large hill at a strange angle. No worries, though; I could just use my thrusters to reorient my intergalactic dune buggy to save me from a nasty crash. It was at that moment that I realized I had used up the last bit of my thruster fuel. I smashed hard into the ground and had to restart. Next time, I’ll be a bit more careful. And there will be a next time because I really enjoy Exo Rally Championship, a tough but exciting rally sim that ditches the forests of Europe and the dunes of California for faraway locations on distant moons and planets. Released earlier this week on Steam, Exo Rally Championship is from the creator behind Exo One. But where that game was a somewhat relaxing intergalactic flight through alien worlds, XRC is a white-knuckle racing game all about reaching the finish line as fast as possible while avoiding crashing meteors, massive cliffs, and hostile terrain. As the kids might say, the vibes are different. But I’ve been having a blast racing through the game’s various intergalactic tracks while customizing (and repairing) my space buggy and slowly getting better at not landing upside down. And make no mistake about it: You will crash a lot in Exo Rally Championship. While the game looks very sci-fi, the inner workings of it are a tough-as-nails and highly accurate rally simulator. You have to manage fuel weight, tire quality, repairs, your vehicle’s ride height, and many other settings. The game does let you mostly ignore the real nitty-gritty settings, but you’ll need to get your hands dirty between time trials across the galaxy to ensure you have

Jun 11, 2026 · via kotaku.com

Aston Martin Turned Its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar Into a Carbon Fiber <b>Racing Simulator</b>

This weekend, Aston Martin rolls a pair of Valkyrie hypercars onto the grid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the brand’s second crack at endurance racing’s biggest prize. Those two cars are spoken for, obviously. But if you’ve got the means and a serious sim racing habit, Aston and Curv Racing Simulators just announced the next best thing: the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, a limited-run rig dressed up exactly like the race cars themselves. The Wheel Is the Whole Point Curv has been building ultra-premium simulators with Aston Martin since 2020, so the carbon fiber cockpit formula isn’t new. What is new, and what makes this edition genuinely special, is the bespoke Aston Martin Valkyrie steering wheel bolted to the front of it. Modeled after the actual race car component, the aluminum and carbon fiber wheel packs nine rotary dials, 12 push buttons, a five-inch color display, and magnetic paddle shifters with dual-clutch paddles and an adjustable bite point. Every wheel is built to order, with customizable side and rotary color configurations. It’s about as close to real Hypercar-class hardware as a civilian is ever going to get. Shaped by a Guy Who’d Know The whole rig is hand-built in the UK around a carbon fiber monocoque, with a seating position that mirrors the Valkyrie’s actual driving geometry. That part was overseen by Curv founder Darren Turner, who happens to be an Aston Martin test driver and a three-time Le Mans class winner. So, the credentials are verified. Marek Reichman’s design studio handled the bodywork, which comes in two liveries matching the #007 and #009 cars racing in France, both draped in Podium Green with contrasting yellow or red accents. Fair warning, though: this thing is fully static. There are no hydraulics, and no motion. Serious Silicon The hardware

Jun 11, 2026 · via hiconsumption.com

Aston Martin Turned Its Valkyrie Le Mans Hypercar Into a Carbon Fiber <b>Racing Simulator</b>

This weekend, Aston Martin rolls a pair of Valkyrie hypercars onto the grid at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the brand’s second crack at endurance racing’s biggest prize. Those two cars are spoken for, obviously. But if you’ve got the means and a serious sim racing habit, Aston and Curv Racing Simulators just announced the next best thing: the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, a limited-run rig dressed up exactly like the race cars themselves. The Wheel Is the Whole Point Curv has been building ultra-premium simulators with Aston Martin since 2020, so the carbon fiber cockpit formula isn’t new. What is new, and what makes this edition genuinely special, is the bespoke Aston Martin Valkyrie steering wheel bolted to the front of it. Modeled after the actual race car component, the aluminum and carbon fiber wheel packs nine rotary dials, 12 push buttons, a five-inch color display, and magnetic paddle shifters with dual-clutch paddles and an adjustable bite point. Every wheel is built to order, with customizable side and rotary color configurations. It’s about as close to real Hypercar-class hardware as a civilian is ever going to get. Shaped by a Guy Who’d Know The whole rig is hand-built in the UK around a carbon fiber monocoque, with a seating position that mirrors the Valkyrie’s actual driving geometry. That part was overseen by Curv founder Darren Turner, who happens to be an Aston Martin test driver and a three-time Le Mans class winner. So, the credentials are verified. Marek Reichman’s design studio handled the bodywork, which comes in two liveries matching the #007 and #009 cars racing in France, both draped in Podium Green with contrasting yellow or red accents. Fair warning, though: this thing is fully static. There are no hydraulics, and no motion. Serious Silicon The hardware

Jun 11, 2026 · via hiconsumption.com

I was big into Clutch's mix of story and <b>racing</b> styles, but the driving's a lot simmier than I expected

I was big into Clutch's mix of story and racing styles, but the driving's a lot simmier than I expected I wish there was a little bit less Forza Horizons and a little bit more Burnout in this new narraracer. Only the key creatives behind Forza Horizon currently have the sway to start up a brand new studio and secure the tens of millions of dollars in funding necessary to make a movie with a racing game attached to it. That's Clutch, a "cinematic open world action-driving game where the worlds of professional and underground street racing collide across the French Riviera." It's appropriate that Clutch is partially set in Monaco, because the whole game looks like money. Big money is not something I tend to associate with racing games in 2026, outside a very small number of legacy names. Forza Horizon's 6+ million sales in a matter of days makes it the only racing series going right now that pulls in the same kinds of numbers as, say, Sony's prestigious third-person action games. So why not make one of those, which tons of people like, but about cars? The pitch is sensible: So much of the appeal of heist movies or globetrotting capers like the Bond films is seeing suave people driving incredibly expensive cars around beautiful environs. Sim-focused racing games reproduce those cars in painstaking detail, while lighter racers that evoke the old arcade days often let you speed through those fun environments. Yet it's rare for either style of racing game to ever really make you care much about the person behind the wheel, even in the rare instances they have a story mode. Clutch is betting those millions of dollars that fully mocapped actors, a wealth of cutscenes, and an open world will make the difference.

Jun 11, 2026 · via pcgamer.com

The Most Underrated Upgrade in <b>Sim Racing</b>

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Jun 11, 2026 · via youtube.com

Sports Ticker #153

Sports Ticker #153 - North of England Olympics bid and Alpine's Gucci F1 sponsorship deal In a fortnight that saw, Burnley succeed in a landmark case against Everton arising from the latter’s breach of Premier League financial regulations, Pep Guardiola manage his final Manchester City FC game, England’s Red Roses win their fifth consecutive Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam victory and Sunderland AFC qualify for Europe for the first time since 1973, we bring you news of the potential 2040 North of England Olympic Games bid and the fashion sponsorships making waves in the worlds of F1 and tennis. As always, if there are any issues on which you’d like more information (or if you have any questions or feedback), please do let us know or get in touch with your usual contact at RPC. Olympics 2040? Sounds Champion! UK government eyes first hurdle in North of England games bid The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games may not be the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity many English fans once thought following the announcement that the UK government has commissioned an initial strategic assessment to host the quadrennial event in 2040, this time in the North of England. Uniquely for an Olympic Games, the proposals are for a multi-city affair, likely centred in Manchester. The event would bolster an already exciting roster of upcoming tournaments to be held in the UK over the next decade, including the Euros 2028, the European Athletics Championships 2026 and the Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup 2026, with further bids in for the World Athletics Championships 2029 and Women’s FIFA World Cup 2035. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy, commented, “we saw what London 2012 can do for the country and we believe that it’s time to bring the Olympics home to the North

Jun 11, 2026 · via rpclegal.com

BMW M2 <b>Racing</b> and M Hybrid V8 Evo Join iRacing

Article Summary - iRacing’s 2026 Season 3 update adds the BMW M2 Racing as free base content for all subscribers. - The BMW M Hybrid V8 has been updated to the latest Evo specification, replacing the older version in the sim. - The BMW M Hybrid V8 also arrives in Gran Turismo 7 this week, coinciding with Le Mans and a special BMW EV reveal. BMW’s virtual racing footprint just got a little bigger. iRacing’s 2026 Season 3 update adds two important BMW Motorsport machines to the sim: the new BMW M2 Racing and the updated BMW M Hybrid V8. For BMW fans who use iRacing as the next-best thing to actual seat time, this is a pretty strong seasonal update. New BMWs Come to iRacing The more accessible of the two is the BMW M2 Racing, based on the G87-generation M2. In the real world, the M2 Racing is BMW M Motorsport’s newest entry-level customer race car, designed to replace the M2 CS Racing as a more modern, more approachable stepping stone into touring car and club-level racing. That makes it a natural fit for iRacing. It gives players a current-generation BMW race car without jumping straight into GT3 or prototype machinery, and it should slot nicely into the sim’s lower-to-mid-level sports car ladder. Even better, the M2 Racing is being added as base content. That means it is free for all iRacing subscribers. iRacing’s ecosystem can get expensive quickly. Especially once cars and tracks start stacking up. So, adding a new BMW race car to the included content pool gives more players a chance to experience modern M Motorsport without immediately buying another piece of content. It isn’t too surprising. After all, the M2 CS Racing is already present, and it’s included, too. At the other end of

Jun 11, 2026 · via bmwblog.com