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LIVESTREAM: Watch Qualifying from Round 12 of the 2026 F1 <b>Sim Racing</b> World Championship

LIVESTREAM: Watch Qualifying from Round 12 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship concludes with Round 12, where the racers will take on the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The electrifying 2026 season of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship is nearing its conclusion, with the drivers facing their final Qualifying session in Round 12, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After mastering the challenges of Mexico and Brazil, the competitors must now set their sights on achieving the best grid position possible at the Yas Marina Circuit, which hosts the season finale. They must tackle Qualifying before completing 50% race distance later on Thursday, after which this year's champion will be crowned at the F1 Media & Technology Centre in Biggin Hill. Alongside the illustrious title, they will also receive a share of the $750,000 prize pool. To follow along with the action from Qualifying for Round 12, click go on the video player above. Next Up Related Articles - ‘Damage limitation’ pleases P8 Gasly in Canada - Who impressed our judges in Canada? - BettingMontreal chaos proves why bettors can't get complacent - Newly-discovered species of wasp named after Piastri - ‘This fight is on’ – Wolff on his approach to driver battles - Lowdon vows there won’t be repeat of Perez suspension issue

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's Multiplayer is Full of Lessons Learned from Modern Warfare II

Trends may come and go, but multiplayer has, and always will be, Call of Duty's bread and butter. While Treyarch and Sledgehammer have remembered this during the Warzone era, it's hard to shake the feeling that Infinity Ward hasn't. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2019 started off decently enough before post-launch support shifted heavily towards Call of Duty: Warzone, which blew up in popularity. This led to the divisive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II, whose multiplayer suite at launch felt tampered by Warzone. The glacial movement, emphasis on camping over engagement, focus on realism over playability and weak map pool all felt lifted from Warzone. Add on top of that the horrendous Hulu UI, strict matchmaking, terrible changes to how Perks function, and a confusing progression system and you have a recipe for disaster. It wasn't till the next year that Sledgehammer Games was able to fix all these issues with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III. Going into their next title, Infinity Ward needed to learn from its past to deliver a focused multiplayer experience and win back players. They just might. We visited Infinity Ward to see and get hands-on with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer. While we only got to play a slice, and there's still a flashing warning sign, what we played left us cautiously optimistic about what's in store for multiplayer fans. Review: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II is not a revolutionary entry in the franchise, but its multiplayer and co-op do just enough to make it enjoyable. I Can See the Enemy From My House Infinity Ward's goal for Modern Warfare 4's multiplayer was to make it feel slick and sophisticated, while still maintaining a gritty and grounded feel. This philosophy led them to

2026 Canadian Grand Prix: Perez forced to retire after suspension failure

Authentics Store Tickets Hospitality Experiences Arcade Previous Next Upcoming 2026 Canadian Grand Prix: Perez forced to retire after suspension failure Canada chaos review with Alex Jacques, Tom Deacon and Calum Nicholas Sergio Perez’s race was over on Lap 43 when the right front suspension on his Cadillac collapsed at the pit lane entry. May 28, 2026 1:32pm UTC The Mercedes battle of Montreal Top 10 Onboard Moments: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Radio Rewind: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Asetek <b>Racing</b> CEO interview: “The Takeover is a positive”

During the SimRacing Expo Charlotte, Traxion spoke to Asetek (and Asetek Racing) CEO André Eriksen about the company’s recent purchase by CQXA holdings. He’s open about the changes to the company and what it means for the future of the sim racing equipment division. He also provides an update on Xbox devices, PlayStation and the long-awaited ABS pedal module. Let us know your thoughts in the YouTube and Spotify comments, and if you have any questions for the team! Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in

Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix

Jolyon Palmer's Analysis: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix Former F1 driver and F1TV analyst Jolyon Palmer looks back at a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, which witnessed the Mercedes drivers Kimi Antonelli and George Russell engage in multi-lap battles across both the Sprint and Grand Prix races.

Lewis Hamilton told to stay away from Ferrari F1 assistance tool used by team-mate

Lewis Hamilton told to stay away from Ferrari F1 assistance tool used by team-mate Change your timezone: Lewis Hamilton told to stay away from Ferrari F1 assistance tool used by team-mate Hamilton made a big announcement in Canada Lewis Hamilton has been urged not to use the Ferrari simulator by an F1 pundit after his performance at the Canadian Grand Prix. F1 simulators have been marked as a useful tool in a modern drivers' kit, with the younger generation of drivers such as Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Ollie Bearman and more, all growing up with its assistance. For older drivers such as Lewis Hamilton, however, the simulator isn't as preferable, with his distaste for the simulator floated as a reason for his potential downturn in performance last year. At the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend, Hamilton revealed his old-school approach with the simulator and was asked why he has moved away from using it. Far from ignoring it last year, Hamilton also confirmed how much he was actually using the technology, to what he believes was a detriment. He told the media: "With simulations, I feel that the goalposts are always moving. “Last year I used it every week and more often than not, I felt that you do all the work on the sim and you find a set-up that you’re comfortable with, you get to the track and everything’s opposite so you’re undoing the things you’ve learned. "Some of the ways you approach the corners, you have to shift and adjust. The set-up that you felt was good on the simulator is not the same as the track sometimes. Sometimes it is, so it’s kind of hit and miss. “I just decided for this one, I was going to sit it out and focus more on the data.

Almost none of us will ever buy this Fanatec <b>racing</b> wheel, but its crossover between gaming ...

Almost none of us will ever buy this Fanatec racing wheel, but its crossover between gaming and the real world is impressive on an unmatched scale If you're the sort of person who owns a BMW GT car you can practice on a sim with the same wheel you hit the track with. This past weekend I was lucky enough as a lover of all things racing to check out the inaugural U.S. edition of the Sim Racing Expo in Charlotte, North Carolina. Among the raft of incredible hardware, something unique caught my eye. Fanatec, nowadays owned by Corsair, has been a huge player in the sim racing space for many years. But the company also has a unique crossover product that's not just built for your many hours in iRacing. You can use it on a real-life racing car, too. The Fanatec Podium BMW M4 GT3 racing wheel is not a replica. It was developed with BMW and is the actual wheel used on the 2022 spec BMW M4 GT3 race car. Only you can pop it out of the vehicle and use it for virtual racing, too. It's absolutely wild. I'm obviously aware that almost nobody who reads this will be in the market for this wheel. Not unless they have a ton of cash to burn on the most realistic setup they can get, or they're lucky enough to have access to a BMW M4 GT3 car. But if you do want one, you can grab your own for $1,599.99 from Fanatec's store. But its interest to me is not just that it's a cool product or a high-end racing wheel. It's a unique example in its own right, but also indicative of the larger lesson I've learned at this same event. I love racing games, both

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports &amp; Community Events | May 27th to June 3rd, 2026

iRacing Weekly Tune-in | eSports & Community Events | May 27th to June 3rd, 2026 May 27th, 2026 by Justin Melillo Welcome to the iRacing Weekly Tune-in, your guide to what is available to watch this week on the official iRacing broadcast channels, as well as some special events to watch around the iRacing community. From official iRacing eSports to select community events, there’s plenty to tune in for and enjoy. Here’s what on the schedule, from May 27th to June 3rd in 2026. WEDNESDAY | May 27th, 2026 🇪🇺 Creator Series | 6 PM ET “Where the biggest and best egos in sim racing go head to head.” It’s NASCAR season! Featuring a thrilling 10 NASCAR Next-Gen rounds, 3 unique special events, and many of your favorite creators each week, this WILL be the most intense, chaotic, and left-turny Creator Series Season yet Cars: NASCAR Cup Car | Track: Nashville SS Broadcasted by Creator Series | Local Broadcast Time: 23:00 GMT Watch Here FRIDAY | May 29th, 2026 🇪🇺 iRacing Radical e-CUP | 5 PM ET Fast Cars on fast Tracks. That’s what the Radical Esports Cup offers drivers with a Class C license and the desire to “turn, baby, turn!” The Radical SR10 sports racer offers iRacers a potent combination of acceleration and top end speed, nimble handling and stopping power. Car: Radical SR10 | Track: Nürburgring Broadcasted by RACESPOT | Local Broadcast Time: 21:00 GMT Watch Here 🇺🇸 NASCAR iRacing Series | 9 PM ET The NASCAR iRacing Series is an Oval Class C series that precisely mirrors the NASCAR Cup Series. The Open Setup Series has four races over the course of each weekend at the virtual counterpart of the real world track where NASCAR is competing that week. Car: NASCAR Cup Gen 7 | Track:

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LIVESTREAM: Watch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 <b>Sim Racing</b> World Championship

LIVESTREAM: Watch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship Catch all the action from Round 10 of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship. As the 2026 F1 Sim Racing Championships approaches its climax, Round 10 gets underway on Wednesday with drivers competing in the Mexico City Grand Prix. The best sim racers from across the globe will compete against each other over 50% race distance at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, with Alpine's Otis Lawrence looking to extend his 27-point lead in the standings. F1 teams, including Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes, are represented in the championship that sees competitors race on state-of-the-art simulators to secure the acclaimed title, as well as a share of the $750,000 prize pool. To watch the livestream of Round 10, click on the video player above. Next Up Related Articles - BettingMontreal chaos proves why bettors can't get complacent - ‘This fight is on’ – Wolff on his approach to driver battles - Gucci joins Alpine as title partner from 2027 - Vasseur praises ‘strong weekend’ for Ferrari in Canada - Sainz pleased with 'strong' Canada result after tyre 'mistake' - F1 legend Brawn makes motorsport return with MotoGP role

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WATCH: The best of the <b>SimRacing</b> Expo Charlotte 2026

During the debut SimRacing Expo Charlotte, the Traxion team hunted down the latest sim racing equipment, which is a preview of what is to come in the ensuing months. From shifter prototypes, to insane motion rigs, fresh handbrakes and new cockpits – here’s what caught our eye. Includes the likes of the Simucube 3 Ultimate wheel base (35Nm), Heusinkveld’s updated DisplayDash prototype, Trak Racer’s motorcycle simulator, Simagic’s new range of wheels, Conspire’s prototype shifter, Asetek Racing’s shifter and handbrake, plus much more! Let us know your star of the show in the YouTube comments. Discussion 0 Comments Join the discussion Join Traxion.gg to start discussing with members. Already a member? Sign in