LMU reaches ~12k concurrent players
The record peak of 11,941 players was achieved during the 24h Le Mans event.
🏁 Sim Racing — 2026-10-25
ddNews · sim racing news for Dirk — the iRacing and Le Mans Ultimate
"Sim Racing at School" project
A new STEM immersive classroom was inaugurated at Collegio Villoresi in Monza.
BMW M Hybrid V8 WRT philosophy shift
Marco Wittmann explains how prioritizing drivability over raw qualifying pace led to IMSA success.
Logitech G becomes official NASCAR partner
The partnership expands the PRO Series hardware, TRUEFORCE, and fan simulator integration.
Norris describes McLaren setup as "nightmare"
The driver struggled significantly during the Austin qualifying session.
Daytona USA Sega 32X port
An extraordinary unofficial port of the arcade classic has surfaced for the 32X.
Austin track surface concerns
Alexander Albon and other drivers warn of potential spinal injuries due to extreme bumps in Austin.
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MXGP 26 Day 1 Patch
Kunos Simulazioni provides updates on the Early Access phase and the upcoming Free Roam mode.
Verstappen misses Pole in Austin
Max struggled with grip and confidence in Q3, finishing 0.179s behind Antonelli.
Kimi Antonelli takes Austin Pole
The rookie secures a dominant pole position for Mercedes, putting pressure on the championship fight.
Build and Drive Racing announced
A new VR and Windows title focusing on custom machine building and racing.
Ferrari struggles in USA Qualifying
The Scuderia underperformed in the battle for the front row against Verstappen and Antonelli.
2026 F1 Teammate Battle Stats
Updated standings for qualifying and race head-to-heads across the 2026 season.
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Intel Arc G3 Processors
New hardware updates are emerging alongside changes to Ubisoft's Steam integration.
2026 F1 Engine Penalty Overview
A comprehensive look at power unit component usage and looming grid penalties.
Pimax Black Friday 2026
Discounts are available for Crystal Light and Crystal Super VR headsets until November 30th.
Le Mans Ultimate breaks player records
The title saw record concurrent player numbers during the recent 24 Hours of Le Mans Special Event.
McLaren auctions historic F1 cars
The team is selling five archival vehicles, including two Ayrton Senna bolides from 1991.
Cadillac's 2027 driver uncertainty
Team boss Marcin Budkowski left the door open regarding Valtteri Bottas' seat for 2027.
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Racing game landscape shift
Recent reports highlight a volatile period for the genre with several new titles announced and others cancelled.
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Sim Racing at School (Italy)
ACI has launched a pilot project bringing sim racing simulators into schools, starting at Collegio Villoresi in Monza.
ESports Simulator announced
A new management simulation where players create and run their own professional esports organization.
Honda Power Unit issues
Despite the second ADUO upgrade, Honda continues to struggle with turbo lag and driveability.
Sim Racing in education
A new project at Collegio Villoresi in Monza integrates professional simulators into math and physics lessons.
Milestone's "Screamer" Philosophy
The developer discusses a new single-stick control scheme and why they avoid direct comparisons to Forza or Gran Turismo.
Simagic Aston Martin Valkyrie Wheel Review
The $799 wheel features an authentic design and a 5-inch integrated touchscreen.
IMSA Esports Global Championship
Round #3 of the 2026 season takes place this Sunday at Watkins Glen International.
Porsche Esports Supercup Finale
The World Championship Series concludes this Saturday with the final battle at Monza.
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Dumarey acquires Renault facility
The Belgian company is taking over the former Renault and Alpine motorsport engine plant.
2027 Sim Racing Equipment Preview
A roundup of the most promising hardware discovered at SimRacing Expo Frankfurt.