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Cadillac F1 expands simulator driver lineup
Pietro Fittipaldi, Simon Pagenaud, and Charlie Eastwood join the team to aid 2026 F1 prep.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-08-02
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
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HPE expands Nvidia AI portfolio
HP Enterprise is making AI easier to deploy with an expanded Nvidia AI Computing portfolio.
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Verstappen's Virtual Racing Impact
Max Verstappen's extensive virtual racing experience may contribute to his success on the track.
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Verstappen's Sim Racing Team Rebranded
Max Verstappen's sim racing team has been renamed to reflect his ownership.
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Verstappen Racing to Mercedes in 2026
Max Verstappen's team will switch to Mercedes-AMG for the 2026 GT World Challenge Europe season.
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Cognizant Launches Agent Foundry for Enterprise AI
Cognizant introduced Agent Foundry, a framework for designing and deploying AI agents at scale.
FMS 2026 Opens with PCIe 6.0 SSDs
The conference opens with Kioxia’s CM10, the first enterprise SSD combining PCIe 6.0 and 332-layer BiCS10 NAND.
Formula DRIFT PRO at IRP Canceled
Heavy storms forced the cancellation of competition rounds at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
EU AI Act Transparency Rules Begin
The EU AI Act's transparency requirements for Gen AI come into effect on August 2nd.
Jensen Huang & NVIDIA's AI Revolution
NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, is highlighted as a key figure in the global AI revolution.
EU AI Disclosure Rules Imminent
New rules require disclosure of AI interactions, potentially leading to "disclosure fatigue."
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Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo Tested at Spa
A video showcases a track test of the Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo at the famous Spa circuit.
EU Tightens AI Oversight
The European Commission is enforcing provisions of the AI Act to combat deepfakes and cyber threats.
Rossi Praises IR-28 Shakedown
Alexander Rossi called the initial shakedown of IndyCar's IR-28 "smooth as Christmas morning."
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Rossi Compares New IndyCar Chassis to F1
Alexander Rossi described the feel of the new Dallara IR28 as smooth, similar to a Formula One car.
IR28 Test Runs Successfully
IndyCar's IR28 ran without significant issues during its first validation test.
Rossi Tests New IndyCar Chassis
Alexander Rossi completed initial validation laps of the IR-28 chassis, calling it "like Christmas morning."
IndyCar's New Car Passes First Test
The future of IndyCar took its first laps on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
AI Market Focus Shifts
Governance, organizational adoption, and ROI are becoming more important to C-teams than the latest models.
Palou & Rossi Praise New IndyCar
Both Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi expressed enthusiasm after testing the new Dallara IR28 chassis.
AI Regulation Coming to the US
AI regulation is shifting towards enforcement in the US due to cyber incidents and political pressures.
Canadian Armed Forces CS2 Team
The Canadian Armed Forces have formed a Counter-Strike 2 esports team to compete internationally.
Sorensen Wins Formula DRIFT PROSPEC
C. Sorensen became the youngest winner in Formula DRIFT's Link ECU PROSPEC series at IRP.
Drag Drive Simulator codes (August 2026)
Codes to help players earn RP in the simulator.
Brazil bans deepfakes
A new ban in Brazil aims to shut down deepfakes before upcoming elections.
MOZA Support for PlayStation
MOZA Racing has released support for Gran Turismo 7, alongside updates for Le Mans Ultimate and Race Room.
NASCAR vs F1: Key Differences
A breakdown of the differences between NASCAR and Formula One racing.
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Why are racing video games struggling?
A reader’s feature explores the decline in popularity of the racing genre.
Jimmy Broadbent on determination & resilience
The sim racer discusses the life experiences that shaped his career.
Broadbent on Determination & Resilience
Jimmy Broadbent shares his life experiences and how they shaped his racing career.
Broadbent discusses determination
Racing driver and content creator Jimmy Broadbent shares his life experiences and resilience.
Inside INDYCAR’s 2028 race car development
A deep dive into the engineering behind the new IR-28 race car.
Rossi Completes IR-28 Test
Further details on Alexander Rossi's first on-track test of the new IndyCar chassis at Indianapolis.
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IndyCar's new car passes first test
The IR28 chassis was tested for 17 months before taking its first laps at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Business Laptops for AI Workloads
A comparison of six laptops suited for AI tasks, potentially relevant for sim racing data analysis.
Waterless car washes tested
A review of leading waterless wash products.