Mercedes discusses Kimi Antonelli's growth
Bradley Lord details the driver's rapid improvement for the 2026 F1 season.
🏁 iRacing — 2026-08-11
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — iRacing platform updates, new car
Enterprise AI trends shift to open models
Large companies are increasingly favoring open AI models to protect proprietary data.
OpenAI ships GPT-5.6-Cyber
A new "offense-grade" hacking model designed for cybersecurity professionals and vulnerability research.
Anthropic implements Claude watermarking
Watermarks are now default across all products to combat deepfakes.
Mercedes-Benz trucks for SnowRunner
Two new official trucks, including the LG1519 6x6 “Mamute,” arrive September 2nd.
Assetto Corsa Rally stage creation
A deep dive into how laser-scanning is used to create rally stages.
Tri-Nations Cup returns to iRacing
The competition featuring the UK, Australia, and South Africa returns for the 2026 season.
Caterham Seven UK at Knockhill
the category made a strong appearance during the BTCC weekend.
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Caterham Seven UK action
Armstrong secured a hat-trick during the British Touring Car appearance at Knockhill.
Forza Horizon 6 Time Attack Circuit
a temporary circuit is coming for a four-week limited engagement.
Rideshare Simulator trailer
Saber Interactive has released a trailer for its new mix of Crazy Taxi and grounded simulation.
PISTA Motorsport adds Autódromo Oscar y Juan Gálvez
a free update bringing Argentina’s only F1 venue to the sim.
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Nvidia Q2 FY2026 earnings
Record revenue of $46.7B driven by massive data center growth.
FIA GT7 MENA Championship
the sanctioned esports event confirms its return for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.
OpenAI Unveils GPT-5.6-Cyber
A purpose-built AI for cybersecurity professionals achieving 95% task completion.
Le Mans Ultimate Patch
A new update fixes a critical race-breaking pitstop bug from V1.4.
Le Mans Ultimate 2026 Calendar
The Special Event calendar is out, confirming the 24 Hours of Le Mans date.
Mitsubishi joins TDU Solar Crown
The brand joins the Season 7 roster on September 2nd alongside the Nissan R34 GT-R.
F1 2026 season hits record viewership
the new era of regulations and tech has led to massive crowd and viewership milestones.
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OpenAI Daybreak expansion
The Gated Daybreak Red Access Tier now provides frontier vulnerability tools to trusted defenders.
AI narrows vulnerability window
GPT-5.6-Cyber has already been used to uncover unknown vulnerabilities in Google’s V8 engine.
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GPT-5.6-Cyber integration
OpenAI is expanding its cybersecurity initiative Daybreak alongside the new model launch.
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OpenAI GPT-5.6-Cyber
A new model focused on advanced cybersecurity tasks with reduced refusals.
Max Verstappen's team plans
the champion rules out an F1 team despite his GT and endurance efforts.
OpenAI Daybreak expansion
The cybersecurity initiative expands alongside the launch of the GPT 5.6 Cyber model.
Iowa Lap 4 wreck analysis
Team radio and ride-along footage reveal the details of the crash between Reddick and Jones.
AI CEOs called to testify
House Democrats demand OpenAI and Anthropic executives testify regarding firm breaches.
Over The Hill Release
The "chill" off-roader from the Art of Rally devs hits Steam on October 14, 2026.
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OpenAI Daybreak Expansion
OpenAI introduces Red and Blue access tiers alongside the GPT-5.6-Cyber model.
Rennsport R1 Finale
The R1 competition will culminate in an in-person finale at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.
Over the Hill platforms
the title hits Steam in October 2026 with consoles following in 2027.
Rear-Engine Guide
An exploration of the rare and iconic history of rear-engined automotive design.
Forza Horizon 6 Series 4
The "Mascot Party" series introduces five new cars and the return of stadium time attack.
Sim racing vs. Real world speed
An investigation into whether skills developed in simulators truly translate to real-world track performance.
Sim-to-Real translation
a new analysis examines if simulator skills actually translate to real track speed.
2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee
the Launch Edition debuted during the 11th Roadkill Nights event.
NASCAR Chase scramble
point standings are shifting rapidly as the regular season nears its end.
OpenAI GPT-5.6 Cyber
A new specialized model for vulnerability research and penetration testing has been released.
Forza Horizon 6 Car Pass
Updated guide available for all vehicles included in the DLC for PC, Xbox, and PS5.
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Ross Chastain finds pace
The Trackhouse Racing driver reports a significant return to form during the Iowa Speedway event.
CapCut Design Studio Update
ByteDance introduces the Seedream 5.0 Pro model for pro-grade generative AI design.
Enterprise AI failure rates
Analysis suggests poor governance and weak data are the primary reasons enterprise AI projects fail.
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F1's New Development Blueprint
The traditional "No. 1 Driver" hierarchy is becoming redundant as simulators reshape F1 leadership.
ChatGPT 2026 Upgrades
Free users now get unlimited chats with GPT-5.6 Luna, while paid tiers receive higher reliability.
Drag Drive Simulator Codes
New August 2026 codes released to help players earn RP.
CapCut Seedream 5.0 Pro
ByteDance upgrades its design studio with the new Seedream generative video model.
Nicolas Hamilton on funding
Nicolas explains his decision to never seek financial support from Lewis for his racing.
OpenAI Responses API
New API features allow AI agents to run code and use tools for complex business tasks.
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Sim to Real Translation
A new analysis examines if skills built in simulators actually translate to real-world racing speed.
BeamNG PS5 Status
Developers confirm the PlayStation 5 version is still planned for a 2026 release.
Wreckfest 2 Progress
THQ Nordic released a recap trailer for the early access title, though a firm date is missing.
GT7 August Update
Gran Turismo 7 is expected to add four niche cars, including an electric Hyundai and JDM legends.
CONSPIT 300 GT Value
A look at why the CONSPIT 300GT is currently one of the best value sim racing wheels.
Project Motor Racing Roadmap
Priority updates include a hypercar rebuild, non-alpha VR, and triple screen support.
Sim Star Joshua Rogers Wins
Porsche Coanda Esports driver Joshua Rogers secured three real-world victories at Knockhill.