The release of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown has been moved to 2023. Meanwhile, a Closed Beta Phase has been announced.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Eleven years after the release of Test Drive Unlimited 2, fans are looking forward to the Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown: The latest entry in the TDU series was scheduled for a September 22nd release – but more patience is needed. The official Twitter account of the game announced that the release would be pushed back until 2023 – additionally, the planned versions for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are getting scrapped.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A long <a href="https://simracing.link/steam-tdusc-delay" target="_self">blog post on Steam</a> explains the delay: Due to the size of Hong Kong Island and its 550 kilometers of streets which should be accessible in its entirety, an enormous amount of work is needed to create the environment. Developer KT Racing and publisher Nacon aim to create a “no-limits playground where the fun never ends” and wants to meet the expectations of the community, meaning they do not want to rush the game.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Like the release date, the originally planned versions for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One are a victim of this approach as well. The blog post states “[…]with the aim of making the most of the technology in the latest consoles and maximizing the overall quality of the game, Nacon has decided to no longer develop Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.” Users of the older console generation will not get the game as a result.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Additionally, a beta testing phase has been announced: The post promises that “the more impatient among you will get the chance to test the game long before it releases.” The beta phase aims to ensure a certain level of quality in the game as well. However, it is not yet known when the Closed Beta Phase might start.</p>


Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown Hong Kong Island

TDU Solar Crown: Release Delayed Until 2023, No Previous Gen Versions

It has been in the works for quite a while, and now, the wait is over: simracing.gp now supports Automobilista 2, opening up exciting possibilities.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>simracing.gp has been well-known as a platform for Assetto Corsa, Assetto Corsa Competizione for quite some time – now, fans of Automobilista 2 can also enjoy their favorite sim on SGP: AMS2 is now available on the platform!</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">For a long time, AMS2 enthusiasts were greeted with a "Coming Soon" banner next to the sim's logo, but their patience is now rewarded: The support of developer Reiza Studios’ title makes it possible to organize championships, individual events or series of races on the platform.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Thanks to the extensive and varied content in Automobilista 2, this opens up enormously exciting possibilities - without having to rely on mods. A championship with IndyCars from 1995 and 100 percent race distance? No problem! Organized races with Reiza's interpretation of a current Formula 1 car, the Formula Ultimate Gen2? That can be set up quickly as well. Whether it's retro F1, Group C, Brazilian stock cars, or many others, community owners now have plenty of options.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">To celebrate the release, simracing.gp is organizing a launch event on June 1st with a one-hour race at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife. Within the 60 minutes, a complete 24 hours will be simulated, while cars of the classes GT3, GT4 and GT5 will duel in the legendary Green Hell. <a href="https://simracing.link/sgp-ams2-release" target="_self">Here</a> you can register as interested, a selection of registered SimRacers will then be invited to the event.</p>


Automobilista 2 Formula Ultimate Gen2 Nürburgring

Available Now: simracing.gp Supports AMS2

The Community Trophy is back on the grid for the Road 2 SimRacing Expo - we have all the info for you.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The Community Trophy is back on the Road 2 SimRacing Expo: New location, new format, more variety and community integration – this time, we are headed to the grid in RaceRoom, including a large amount of content to choose from. Here, you can find all the info regarding the SimRacing Community Trophy.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">The Simulation</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Community Trophy drivers will compete in RaceRoom in 2022. This allows for a greater variety in content that can be used in the competition, giving more options regard cars and tracks. Due to the free-to-play nature of the title, a potentially larger user base is able to get involved as well.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Where Are We Racing?</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The tracks are already scheduled: In five rounds, SimRacers will get the opportunity to qualify for the semi-final at the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022, which is going to host the grand final as well. Here’s what the calendar has on offer:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">June 9th: Brands Hatch</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">July 7th: Daytona</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">August 4th: Watkins Glen</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">September 1st: Red Bull Ring</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">October 9th: Nürburgring</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">December 2nd: Norisring – Semi-Final @ ADAC SimRacing Expo</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">December 3rd: Norisring – Final @ ADAC SimRacing Expo</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">The Cars</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">It comes down to the community to decide which cars will be raced at the five championship events: Prior to each race, a poll with three options will go live on our social media where you can vote for your favorite class. The semi-final will see the Porsche Carrera Cup Classic in action, and the final is going to be contested in DTM vehicles from 1992 – a perfect fit for the RETRO CLASSICS Bavaria partner event, which is held at the same time at NürnbergMesse. More modern cars are going to be part of the vote as well, though – be surprised!</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">The Format</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Contrary to last year, the 2022 Community Trophy is a championship: Racers score points in each of the five races on the Road 2 SimRacing Expo, and the best 24 in the standings advance to the semi-final at the Expo. The final will be contested by the top 12 of the semi-final. Ahead of each championship race, a RaceRoom leaderboard is set to go live to determine the fastest 16 SimRacers to make it to the race. Additionally, eight more drivers are going to be on the grid after being invited – they could be racing drivers, SimRacing influencers or other personalities of the SimRacing scene.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After a 30-minute free practice, a ten-minute qualifying session is scheduled, followed by two races of 20 minutes each. The top 12 of the first race are going to start the second race in reverse order.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">How Can You Take Part?</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Entering the SimRacing Community Trophy is not complicated: In RaceRoom, the leaderboards are going to be available as events that you can join like any other competition you may know on the platform. Additionally, it is advised that you join <a href="https://simracing.link/raceroom-discord" target="_self">the RaceRoom Discord server</a> as the competition is organized there. The first leaderboard is set to go online on May 30th.</p>


SimRacing Expo Community Trophy 2022

Road 2 SimRacing Expo: Here's How the Community Trophy Works

After taking a double victory in round two of the 2022 Alpine Esports Series, James Baldwin has the title almost wrapped up.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Is anyone going to be able to stop James Baldwin? The 2019 World's Fastest Gamer went into round two of the 2022 Alpine Esports Series at Paul Ricard as the championship leader - and extended his lead from three to 24 points with two victories in virtual France. With a maximum of 35 points on offer per round, the Brit looks set to win the title in the final round on June 23rd.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Baldwin could not have gotten off to a better start, qualifying on pole for the sprint race. Meanwhile, his championship rivals Marko Pejic and George Boothby only got seventh and ninth on the grid, respectively, with Andrea Miatto and Michele Nerbi rounding out the top 3 instead.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">From there, the pole sitter went on to score his second win of the championship with relative ease considering the wet conditions. The slippery track seemed to benefit Luke Whitehead, however, who had started fifth but worked his way up to second when the checkered flag flew after seven laps. Miatto secured the final spot on the podium.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Points Scorers - Sprint Race</h2>
<ol>
<li style="text-align:justify;">James Baldwin</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Luke Whitehead</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Andrea Miatto</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Marko Pejic</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Isaac Gillissen</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Michael Romagnoli</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Mariusz Torzydlo</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Michal Nowakowski</li>
</ol>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In the following main race qualifying session, Whitehead continued his pace, barely missing out on pole position which - again - went to Baldwin. A last-minute effort by Whitehead saw him almost pull off the upset on Baldwin, with only .072 of a second separating the pair. Behind them, Nerbi would start in third again.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The race was not as close, though: This time in the dry, Baldwin once again took the checkered flag first with 4.9 seconds of an advantage over Whitehead, who held off Nerbi for P2. After a lowly P9 in the sprint race, Boothby meanwhile recovered to fourth in the main race after having started fifth, meaning he would stay in third place overall - but only just: Pejic is just one point behind the Englishman heading into the final round of the championship.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Points Scorers - Main Race</h2>
<ol>
<li style="text-align:justify;">James Baldwin</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Luke Whitehead</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Michele Nerbi</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">George Boothby</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Andrea Miatto</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Mathias Kuhn</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Marko Pejic</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Michael Romagnoli</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Artur Czanecki</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Isaac Gillissen</li>
</ol>
<p></p>
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<p></p>
<img src="/api/static/eccd375dd95bdc238511f62083f1b9dc.png" alt="Alpine Esports Standings R3 - 3 @Alpine Esports Series" style="height: undefined;width: undefined"/>
<p>While the first two rounds were held in relatively quick succession, the title decider will have to wait: Round three of the 2022 Alpine Esports Championship is scheduled for June 23rd - and the track is yet to be decided: Alpine is holding a community vote on the circuit until May 19th, so make sure to cast your vote for either the Hungaroring, Silverstone or the Nürburgring on Twitter!</p>


Assetto Corsa Competizione Alpine Esports Series 2022

Alpine Esports Series: Baldwin Has One Hand on the Trophy

Lamborghini's esport Championship started its first qualifying round on Sunday with two races at the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Lamborghini's esports competetion "The Real Race"</strong> <strong>offers the winner the opportunity to become a driver of the official Lamborghini Esports Team and collect a prize of 15.000€. A promising competition which attracts the fastest SimRacers. The first race of the qualifying phase on the Circut de Barcelona-Catalunya offered not only hot asphalt, but also a good portion of racing action.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">To get to the final of <em>"</em>The Real Race", the participants need to get through the group stage. To get into this phase, they have to pass the quali phase as one of the top 20 drivers. This ranking is achieved over the four runs with points distributed from P1 to P20. The participants of the first heat looked similar to those of an SRO or VCO event: From Dáire McCormack to Luke Whitehead or Attila Diner, there was no shortage of strong drivers in the races.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The qualifying races are split into two heats, with the first one being 15 minutes long. The starting positions there will be decided the day before in the closed quali. The second race will be held using a reverse grid where the positions from one to eight will be switched, with a longer a race distance of 45 minutes. A very varied design for an exciting race day.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The winner of both races was Niklas Houben: The German driver from GTWR Academy started the first race from P1 by a successful qualification on Saturday and successfully defended his position against Luke Whitehead who finished behind him in second. The second race went very well for Houben from P8, too: Numerous drivers in front of him made mistakes in the first few laps and offered him the opportunity to catch up to position three. A mistake by McCormack which ended in a collision with Luka Berk gave Houben the chance to move up to second position. With an impressive race pace, he also fought his way past Whitehead for P1 and after 45 minutes, took he was the first to take the checkered flag again.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A very successful race day for Houben. Thanks to the double victory and the associated regulation, he moves directly into the group stage. On July 9th, his championship quest continues in the first races at Kyalami and Spa. For the other participants, the next qualifcation round is scheduled for May 29th at Paul Ricard.</p>
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<p>According to Houben, the Hucracan ST " is definitely a race car with its own quirks." These need to be mastered in order to be competitive - which the question of who advances to the qualification phase stays exciting for the remaining participants. You can find all the info regard "The Real Race" on <a href="https://simracing.link/lambo-real-race" target="_self">the competition's official website</a>.&nbsp;</p>


SimRacing Unlimited

The Real Race: Houben Takes Double Victory in Catalunya Opener

iRacing looks set to expand its GT4 roster: A teaser image on Twitter led to speculation about the Mercedes-AMG GT4 joining the grid soon.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Three becomes four: The GT4 class in iRacing is growing! In addition to the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, the BMW M4 GT4 and the McLaren 570S GT4, another vehicle will soon be on the starting grid - in a Twitter teaser, the community spotted the Mercedes-AMG GT4.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Not much can be seen on the screenshot that iRacing published on its Twitter channel - essentially, part of the diffuser of a vehicle parked in a pit lane can be made out. iRacing itself encouraged the community to speculate, and they caught on to solve the mystery: it was the rear of the GT4 Mercedes.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This increases the class to four vehicles. Interestingly, though, the more popular GT3 version of the AMG is still waiting for an upgrade to its Evo spec, which has been on the world's racetracks since 2020. The base version, meanwhile, was unveiled at the end of 2015, so it's already more than six years old.</p>


iRacing Mercedes-AMG GT4 Teaser

iRacing Teases New Car: Mercedes-AMG GT4 Coming Soon

30 drivers are set to compete for points again in the 2022 Alpine Esports Series, as round two sees them head to Paul Ricard in France.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>With Spain in its rear-view mirror, the 2022 Alpine Esports Series has set its sight on round two on the French marque's home turf at the Circuit Paul Ricard. After a fifth-place finish as well as victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya at the first event of the series, James Baldwin is headed to virtual France as the championship leader. The live stream starts at 8.30pm CEST on May 12th.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Englishman cannot put up his feet just yet, however: Despite his good results and 29 points, Marko Pejic (26) and George Boothby (25), the other Catalunya winner, are not far behind the 2019 World's Fastest Gamer. Just like in round one, a total of 30 drivers will battle it out for points at Paul Ricard, with the Top 8 of the sprint race and the Top 10 of the feature race in Assetto Corsa Competizione being eligible to score them.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A slight change to the proceedings awaits the competitors for round two: After receiving driver feedback wishing for a longer sprint race qualifying, the duration of the session has been changed to seven minutes. Previously, only five minutes had been available to set a flying lap.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the challenge of a variety of corner types at Catalunya, the challenge the esports drivers are facing at Paul Ricard are even more technical: The circuit allows for multiple lines in almost every corner and features the 1.8km long Mistral Straight as well - exciting slipstream battles are almost guaranteed there. The following Signes corner, however, is tricky to overtake at, as the super-fast right hander is tough to pull off such maneuvers at.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Corner exits at the Virage de la Sainte-Beaume, which leads onto the Mistral, and the Virage du Pont (the final corner before the start/finish straight) will be a key to set up overtakes. Meanwhile, a lot of lap time can be found in the multiple long, late-apex turns like Virage de Bendor or Virage de la Tour. Unlike the large runoff areas next to most of the track may suggest: It is not going to be a walk in the park for the eventual winners of the races.</p>
<h2>2022 Alpine Esports Series - Round Two Live Stream</h2>


Alpine Esports Series 2022 Catalunya

Live Stream: 2022 Alpine Esports Series at Paul Ricard

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>With Spain in its rear-view mirror, the 2022 Alpine Esports Series has set its sight on round two on the French marque's home turf at the Circuit Paul Ricard. After a fifth-place finish as well as victory at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya at the first event of the series, James Baldwin is headed to virtual France as the championship leader. The live stream starts at 8.30pm CEST on May 12th.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Englishman cannot put up his feet just yet, however: Despite his good results and 29 points, Marko Pejic (26) and George Boothby (25), the other Catalunya winner, are not far behind the 2019 World's Fastest Gamer. Just like in round one, a total of 30 drivers will battle it out for points at Paul Ricard, with the Top 8 of the sprint race and the Top 10 of the feature race in Assetto Corsa Competizione being eligible to score them.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A slight change to the proceedings awaits the competitors for round two: After receiving driver feedback wishing for a longer sprint race qualifying, the duration of the session has been changed to seven minutes. Previously, only five minutes had been available to set a flying lap.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the challenge of a variety of corner types at Catalunya, the challenge the esports drivers are facing at Paul Ricard are even more technical: The circuit allows for multiple lines in almost every corner and features the 1.8km long Mistral Straight as well - exciting slipstream battles are almost guaranteed there. The following Signes corner, however, is tricky to overtake at, as the super-fast right hander is tough to pull off such maneuvers at.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Corner exits at the Virage de la Sainte-Beaume, which leads onto the Mistral, and the Virage du Pont (the final corner before the start/finish straight) will be a key to set up overtakes. Meanwhile, a lot of lap time can be found in the multiple long, late-apex turns like Virage de Bendor or Virage de la Tour. Unlike the large runoff areas next to most of the track may suggest: It is not going to be a walk in the park for the eventual winners of the races.</p>
<p>For <a href="https://simracing.link/sru-cgs-intro-lorenz" target="_self">Lorenz Hörzing</a>, round two can only get better than the start of the series: The cowana Gaming SimRacing driver finished in P21 in the first race and racked up a DNF in the second race at Catalunya and ended the first round empty-handed.</p>
<h2>2022 Alpine Esports Series - Round Two Live Stream</h2>


Just in time for the Miami Grand Prix, the first preview gameplays of F1 22 have been releases, providing a first look at some of the changes.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>On the occasion of the first Miami GP of Formula 1, EA Sports and Codemasters distributed a preview version of F1 22 to content creators, who were already allowed to take a look at the new track. In the gameplay videos, which were published by F1 Esports pro Marcel Kiefer, among others, the first, interesting changes were revealed. In addition, a feature that fans had long wished for was confirmed.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Impressive graphic details, a beautiful play of colors and impressive light reflections of the race cars under the Miami sun: The graphic style of the F1 series remains true to its roots, but has been polished up a bit for the new season. The HUD in the racing action also offers a bit of variety compared to last year, with a more compact design providing a better overview.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Further innovations are immediately noticeable on the formation lap: F1 22 no longer automatically drives the player to the starting position on the grid as before, instead the driver now has to do it himself - if you park incorrectly, there's a penalty. In addition to this new feature, Kiefer explains that it is now much more difficult to get the tires up to temperature. This also has an impact on the outlap after the pit stop, which suggests exciting tactics games like those known from real F1 races.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The AI is also showing new behavior: In the first videos, more driving errors could be seen than in previous years, which means that the computer-controlled opponents are further away from being on rails. Another revision has been made to the curbs in F1 22: They are now more slippery when driven over, forcing the driver to consider whether and how to approach the curbs. Kiefer's preview video can be found below - his verdict on the difference in handling model compared to F1 2021: "Gigantic, but it still feels familiar." So the F1 cars, which have changed significantly due to the new regulations, also drive differently in the game than their predecessors.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Meanwhile, the feature that probably most fans of F1 games have been wishing for is also coming: F1 22 will feature crossplay for the first time! In the future, PC and console SimRacers will be able to compete against each other regardless of the platform of their choice. However, they will have to be patient: The feature will not yet be on board at release, but will be added later but will then open the door to cross-platform championships, for example.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">F1 22 will be released on July 1 - to coincide with the British Grand Prix, which will be held in Silverstone from July 1 to 3.</p>


F1 22 Miami Preview

F1 22: Preview Gameplays Show First Changes

The next batch of improvements for Automobilista 2 is here: Reiza Studios has again been hard at work for a new update.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Reiza Studios does not rest: In the May update for Automobilista 2, the Brazilians bring bug fixes and physics updates for more vehicles to the start. Smaller fixes to the audio and UI were also implemented.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Already in the April update, both versions of Formula Ultimate and the Brazilian Stock Cars from 2020 had received a new tire model and improved drivetrain physics. These will now also be applied to more cars, the following nine classes are included:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">GTE</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">GT3</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">GT4</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">GT1</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Porsche Cup</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Stock Car 2019</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Super V8</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">DPi</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">P1</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Other minor physics changes for various cars are additionally represented in the update. The complete changelog from version 1.3.5.2 to 1.3.6.0 and 1.3.6.1 can be found below.</p>
<h2><strong>V1.3.5.2 -&gt; V1.3.6.0 CHANGELOG</strong></h2>
<h2>GENERAL</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue that would lead to incorrect session times being applied to non-race session on championship load</li>
<li>Fixed incorrect pit window opening lap in custom championships and ensured minimum session scaling accounts for mandatory pit setting</li>
<li>Fixed number step issue when changing race 1 session start time in a custom championship</li>
<li>Added 'Static Wheel' option to Cockpit Driver/Wheel setting and prevented wheel ever being displayed when 'Off' selected.</li>
<li>FFB profiles slots now reset on every return to pits.</li>
<li>Clutch damage is now repaired when engine damage is repaired</li>
<li>Fixed some cases where clutch could incorrectly receive damaged when autoclutch is enabled</li>
<li>Added mandatory FFB "fade-in" on session start / out of pits now applied always after unpausing the game.</li>
<li>Fixed an issue that could leave F-Ultimates in a broken state after viewing instant replay</li>
<li>Corrected 2022 Stock Car Pro Series Championship calendar</li>
<li>Updated shared memory project header to V12 - Adds clutch state and ERS deployment mode info</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>UI &amp; HUD</h2>
<ul>
<li>Added Filter functionality to multiplayer browser</li>
<li>Updated Imola &amp; Galeao track maps to reflect latest changes</li>
<li>Onboard TC/ABS adjustment input messages are no longer displayed when those systems are unavailable</li>
<li>changed the text of the four options of the 'Display Cockpit Wheel/Driver' setting to less confusing names</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>PHYSICS</h2>
<ul>
<li>Further tire carcass &amp; tread adjutments for GTE / GT3 / GT4 / GT1 / DPi / P1 / F-Ultimate Gen1 / Gen2</li>
<li>Revised all slicks tread sensitivity to wet surface</li>
<li>Super V8: Revised tire model, suspension, inertia, included real life setup options for springs, ride height, camber, rear wing, tire pressures, engine inertia and added flexible axles; Added 3.27:1 final drive ratio for Bathurst; Slightly raised rear roll center djusted spring rate range to match RL car springs and options</li>
<li>Adjusted heating and inertia slightly in 80s and 90s Formula clutch, and Super V8</li>
<li>Copa Truck: Revised driveline elasticity</li>
<li>Reduced flash heating in basic/road &amp; carbon clutches</li>
<li>Cadillac DPi: Removed application of slow-to-fast dampers. Remodeled 3rd element. Adjusted suspension travel to add bumpstop functionality (main and 3rd element). Balanced aero/ride height to remove squatting. Adjusted tire pressures to suit new carcass model. Remodeled damping and springs (ready for beta)</li>
<li>Revised drafting &amp; dirty air effect model</li>
<li>Fixed atmospheric wind not being applied to some aerodynamic surfaces</li>
<li>Added Non-linear clutch wear effect on performance</li>
<li>Clutch damage is no longer scaled with the damage scale setting</li>
<li>Added clutch damage, revised torque capacity, and revised clutch inertia to all cars (except TSI Cup, ARC Camaro)</li>
<li>Added flexible axles and revised overall elasticity for GTE, GT3 and GT4 Stock Car Brasil 2019-2022, Copa Montana, P2, Ultima Race, F-Ultimates, Corvette C3, Corvette C3R, Stock car Omega, Group A, BMW 2002 Turbo</li>
<li>Globally revised draft / dirt air properties for all high performance cars</li>
<li>Added clutch damage, revised torque capacity, and revised clutch inertia to all cars (except TSI Cup, ARC Camaro)</li>
<li>Added flexible axles and revised overall elasticity for GTE, GT3 and GT4 Stock Car Brasil 2019-2022, Copa Montana, P2, Ultima Race, F-Ultimates, Corvette C3, Corvette C3R, Stock car Omega, Group A, BMW 2002 Turbo, Porsche Cup</li>
<li>Revised engine inertia for Porsche Cup, Cadillac DPI, Ultima Race, GT1, Stock Car Brasil 2019-2022, Copa Montana</li>
<li>F-Ultimate (both gens) Adjusted body drag coefficients for more accurate top speeds &amp; overall performance; Revised throttle map, fuel consumption and engine inertia; corrected fuel tank size, increased downshift blip to help drivability; Revised ERS mapping; increased contrast between attack and qual mode; Monza and Spa energy saving to stay within per lap discharge allowed; ERS torque is now applied to beginning of driveline instead of wheels</li>
<li>Revised default setups &amp; minor physics adjustments for Metalmoro AJR, Ginetta G58, Porsche Cup, Stock Car 2019, BMW M4, BMW M8, Corvette C8R, Cadillac DPi, Porsche Cayman GT4 Cayman to better suit latest carcass revisions (setup reset required)</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>AI</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fixed an issue where Custom AI Driver track specific overrides would only apply to a single model within a class</li>
<li>Increased likelihood of AI mistakes in qualifying hotlaps</li>
<li>Added dedicated driver names for F-3, F-V10 Gen1, F-Retro Gen1</li>
<li>Stock Car 2019: Corrected Diego Nunes driver name</li>
<li>Imola: Updated AI lines &amp; corridors</li>
<li>Toned down AI performance with slicks in the wet to match latest physics revisions for player slicks on a wet surface</li>
<li>Reduced AI rolling resistance in F-Ultimate (both gens), GT3</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>AUDIO</h2>
<ul>
<li>Porsche Cup: Updated onboard sounds</li>
<li>F-Retro G3 TE: Assigned proper interior AI sound; increased volume of turbo whine</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>TRACKS</h2>
<ul>
<li>Galeao: Fixed lap not counted when pitting; Added dynamic brake markers, cones, pit signs; Corrected Max AI participants to 31</li>
<li>Laguna Seca: Improved rolling starts</li>
<li>Campo Grande: LOD fixes</li>
<li>Oulton Park: Minor LOD fixes</li>
<li>Jacarepagua: Adjusted garage positions for larger vehicles clipping pitwall on Oval and SCB layouts</li>
<li>Donington: Added variable crowd attendance per session; LOD fixes in GP layout</li>
<li>Imola: Reduced track cut limits on concrete runoffs; Minor graphical tweaks; fixed innacurate latitude and longitude of Imola (was pointing to the Imola city and not to the Imola racetrack) Updated DRS and S2 trigger points</li>
<li>Santa Cruz: LOD fixes</li>
<li>Spa-Francorchamps: Fixed a hole in an interior garage wall; Minor LOD fixes</li>
<li>Updated trackside cameras for all Hockenheim Historic tracks</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>VEHICLES</h2>
<ul>
<li>TC Classic / Hot Cars: Added sponsors to all Passat, Puma GTE, Puma GTB &amp; Fusca liveries</li>
<li>Puma GTB: Added dirt map; Adjusted lights materials and textures; Adjusted lights uv maps; Added the cockpit gauge lights; Adjusted the shift gaiter rigging; Adjusted cockpit vibrating mirrors parameters; Adjusted collision (detachable/wobbling hood)</li>
<li>Copa Truck: Added dirt map to Mercedes, VW &amp; MAN models</li>
<li>Puma GTE: Added dirt map</li>
<li>Puma P052: Added dirt map</li>
<li>F-Classic G1M2: Added dirt map; adjusted carbon material uv maps ch3 (dirt) on LOD A and cockpit; Redone the suspension animations adding visual camber; Fixed the RR axle mesh skin</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2><strong>V1.3.6.1 CHANGELOG</strong></h2>
<h2>GENERAL</h2>
<ul>
<li>Corrected Stock Car Pro 2022 championship schedule as per latest adjustments</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>UI &amp; HUD</h2>
<ul>
<li>Updated Steering Lock help text</li>
<li>Cleaned up empty rows from vehicle assignments list</li>
<li>Fixed FFB graph anchor on telemetry HUD</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>PHYSICS</h2>
<ul>
<li>Adjusted GT1 soft, F-Ultimate Gen2 medium and hard tread coefficients to atone performance gains from carcass revisions</li>
<li>Minor adjustments to Cadillac DPi, GT1, P1 driveline elasticity</li>
<li>Revised front wing / splitter draft effects for generally higher downforce loss behind another car</li>
<li>Further revisions to tread sensitivity to wet surface in high performance slick tires</li>
<li>Minor adjustments to Super V8 &amp; Ginetta G58 FFB parameters</li>
<li>Revised engine heating, cooling &amp; wear rates for Stock Car Opalas, Omega, Corvette C3 &amp; C3-R, Camaro SS, F-V10 Gen1 &amp; Gen2, F-V12, F-Classic Gen3, F-Trainer, Puma P052, Sigma P1 &amp; Ginetta G58</li>
<li>F-Ultimate (both gens): Slightly increased rear wing drag from incremental settings</li>
<li>Super V8: Further revisions to engine inertia, fuel consumption and fuel mix settings</li>
<li>F-V12: Fixed fuel tank size</li>
<li>F-Classic Gen1: Revised fuel consumption</li>
<li>F-Trainer: Updated clutch type</li>
<li>Mclaren 720s: Adjusted default coast ramp diff &amp; preload values</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>AUDIO</h2>
<ul>
<li>Fixed relative sound effects volume going out of balance for low master volume settings</li>
<li>Porsche Cup: Further adjusted interior sound, added low-RPM gearshift clunk in contrast to more agressive "at speed sound; Fixed loss of engine sound below ~1500 RPM on throttle, djusted upshift volume on higher revs, updated RPM Limiter sound, fixed missing AI sounds</li>
<li>F-Reiza: Adjusted gearshift sound for all views</li>
<li>Revised road noise volume for several cars</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>AI</h2>
<ul>
<li>Added F-Retro Gen2 &amp; Gen 3 custom AI driver entries</li>
<li>Donington: Updated AI lines for both GP &amp; National layouts</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>TRACKS</h2>
<ul>
<li>Donington: Re-exported curb bollards to fix excessive damage caused to cars by hitting them</li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<h2>VEHICLES</h2>
<ul>
<li>Porsche Cup: Updated Liveries</li>
<li>F-3: Added dirt map to F301 &amp; F309</li>
<li>F-V10 Gen 1: Added dirt map</li>
<li>Copa Montana: Fixed livery override for windscreen</li>
</ul>


Automobilista 2 May Update

Automobilista 2: May Update Brings Physics Improvements & More

New content for iRacing is on the horizon: Two new tracks in Fuji Speedway and Port Royal Speedway are set to join the sim.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>iRacing continues to work on new content: Two new tracks are on the way for the sim - iRacing teased this on its Twitter account. SimRacers can look forward to the Fuji Speedway in Japan and the Port Royal Speedway dirt oval.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">With Fuji, an internationally known track comes to the sim: In 1976, James Hunt won his only world championship title in Formula 1 there, after Niki Lauda had given up due to the adverse weather conditions. In 2007 and 2008, Formula 1 returned for the last two races to date at the foot of Mount Fuji, and since then it is mainly the WEC races that have drawn attention to the track. Japanese Super GT and Super Formula also make regular guest appearances at the track, which was last remodeled in 2005. In case you were wondering: The teaser Tweet is in Japanese and reads “Hello From Japan”.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Port Royal, meanwhile, enjoys national prominence in the US dirt racing scene: The half-mile (0.8 kilometers) oval is home to Sprint Cars, Late Models and Pro Stock cars. Centrally located in the state of Pennsylvania, the track opened back in 1938 and has been in continuous operation ever since, with the exception of 1941 to 1945. No release date for either track has been given yet.</p>


iRacing Fuji Teaser

Two New Circuits for iRacing: Fuji & Port Royal Are Coming

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Hockenheim National

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Loch Drummond Long Layout

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Anglesey Circuit International GP

Lauf 4: 23.10.20 - Atlanta Motorsport Park

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Portland Full Course

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Lime Rock Park West Bend Chicane

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Zwartkops Raceway

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Ahvenisto Race Circuit Park

Lauf 1 15.09.20 - NOLA C-Course

Lauf 2 29.09.20 - Watkins Glen Boot - No Chicane

Lauf 3 13.10.2020 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 4 27.10.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 5 10.11.2020 - Portland Full Circuit

Lauf 6 24.11.2020 - Lime Rock Park - Uphill Chicane

Lauf 7 08.12.2020 - Mid Ohio - No Chicane

Lauf 8 22.12.2020 - Bathurst Mount Panorama

Lauf 1 28.02.2020 - Sebring International Raceway

Lauf 2 27.03.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 3 08.05.2020 - Le Mans

Lauf 4 19.06.2020 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5 11.09.2020 - Mosport

Lauf 6 23.10.2020 - Suzuka

Lauf 7 04.12.2020 - TBA

Lauf 1 06.09.2020 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2 20.08.2020 - Istanbul Park

Lauf 3 04.10.2020 - Lausitzring

Lauf 4 18.10.2020 - Norisring

Lauf 5 01.11.2020 - Zandvoort

Lauf 6 15.11.2020 - Hockenheimring

Lauf 7 29.11.2020 - Misano

Lauf 8 13.12.2020 - Interlagos

Lauf 1: 14.08.20 - Red Bull Ring

Lauf 2: 30.08.20 - Spa-Francorchamps

Lauf 3: 13.09.20 - Silverstone 

Lauf 4: 27.09.20 - Baku

Lauf 5: 11.10.20 - Istanbul

Lauf 6: 25.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 08.11.20 - Budapest

Lauf 8: 22.11.20 - Fuji

Lauf 9: 06.12.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 10: 20.12.20 - Sao Paulo

Lauf 1: 21.11.20 - Sebering 12h Layout

Lauf 1: 09.09.20 - Nürburgring GP

Lauf 2: 23.09.20 - Shanghai GP

Lauf 3: 07.10.20 - Dubai Autodrome GP

Lauf 4: 21.10.20 - Spa-Francorchamps GP

Lauf 5: 04.11.20 - Road America GP

Lauf 6: 18.11.20 - Suzuka GP

Lauf 7: 02.12.20 - Paul Ricard 1C-V2

Lauf 8: 16.12.20 - Zandvoort GP

Lauf 1: 26.01.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 23.02.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 22.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 19.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 17.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 14.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 06.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 04.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 01.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 29.11.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 03.02.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 2: 02.03.20 - Silverstone

Lauf 3: 30.03.20 - Bathurst

Lauf 4: 27.04.20 - Imola

Lauf 5: 25.05.20 - Zolder

Lauf 6: 22.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 7: 14.09.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 12.10.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 09.11.20 - Monza

Lauf 10: 07.12.20 - Road America

Lauf 1: 16.03.20 - Zolder

Lauf 2: 13.04.20 - Spa-Francochamps

Lauf 3: 11.05.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 4: 31.08.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 5: 28.09.20 - Mount Panorama

Lauf 6: 26.10.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 7: 23.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 8: 21.12.20 - Nürburgring

Lauf 1: 11.02.20 - Imola

Lauf 2: 10.03.20 - Road Atlanta

Lauf 3: 07.04.20 - Zandvoort

Lauf 4: 05.05.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 5: 02.06.20 - Spa

Lauf 6: 22.09.20 - Laguna Seca

Lauf 7: 20.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 8: 17.11.20 - Suzuka

Lauf 9: 15.12.20 - Brands Hatch

Lauf 1: 10.09.20 - Road America

Lauf 2: 24.09.20 - Mosport

Lauf 3: 08.10.20 - Watkins Glen

Lauf 4: 22.10.20 - Mugello

Lauf 5: 05.11.20 - Hungaroring

Lauf 6: 19.11.20 - Estoril

Lauf 7: 03.12.20 - Dubai

Lauf 8: 17.12.20 - Imola

Lauf 1: 25.09.20 - Deutschland

Lauf 2: 09.10.20 - Britische Inseln

Lauf 3: 23.10.20 - Südeuropa

Lauf 4: 06.11.20 - Westeuropa

Lauf 5: 20.11.20 - Nord-/Südamerika

When the concentration level is so hight you do everything automatically, you are on another level - in real motorsport as well as in SimRacing.

The Autopilot Phenomenon

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>„If you no longer go for a gap that exists…” – this quote from three-time Formula 1 World Champion Ayrton Senna is arguably one of the most well-known among SimRacers. No matter if it is interpreted as serious our as an excuse for crashing into title rival Alain Prost at Suzuka in 1990 – this and many other statements by the Brazilian legend are still quoted frequently to this day. A less-remembered quote of his references his incredible pace at the Monaco Grand Prix in 1988 and how he was in the zone of driving subconsciously – which plays a role in SimRacing as well.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Let’s take a look at the past: The 1988 season was still young as the F1 circus made its stop at Monte Carlo. Senna and Prost had won both of the first two at Jacarepagua and Imola in the McLaren MP4/4, had been far ahead of the competition early on already. In Monaco, Senna posted a near-unbelievable qualifying lap that was a whopping 1,427 seconds faster than teammate Prost’s. In the race, the Brazilian stormed away from the field as well and built a 50-second lead at one point – until he put the car into the barriers at Portier. Senna retired, Prost went on to win the race.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A lapse in concentration had ended Senna’s race. Before his crash, he was so absorbed by the race that he drove the car almost automatically. “[…]and suddenly, I realized that I was no longer driving the car consciously. I was driving it by a kind of instinct, only I was in a different dimension.” Or, in other words, “in the zone”.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This “zone” plays a role in SimRacing as well. Finding your rhythm is often mentioned as race preparation advice, and usually, this can be done consciously by approaching a stint in a relaxed manner without paying too much attention to the rest of the field. To dive in as deeply as Senna described, however, is rare, and not consciously achievable, at least from my experience.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Usually, it is only noticeable once you are already there – just like Senna noticed as well. All of a sudden, the last few laps have just gone by without really being noticed, and lap times are often multiple tenths faster. Autopilot has taken over, and as soon as you notice that it is active, the phenomenon is usually over already.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">For me personally, it was interesting to notice that this happens in more complicated cars as well: Two races at Bremgarten in the six-cylinder Maserati 250F required a lot of focus, and despite this, things started happening automatically at one point. The feeling of being one with the car is likely what makes SimRacers and real racing drivers alike fast. Being able to trust the car encourages the driver to go to the limit. And it shows: SimRacing and real motorsport are not that different in this regard.</p>


Assetto Corsa McLaren Mp4/4

Our iRacing series takes to what's likely the most famous oval in the world - things did not exactly go well at Indianapolis, however.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>iRacing is regarded as the gold standard for competitive SimRacing. No other simulation features a comparable, dedicated multiplayer system that treats the races like real events. SimRacing Unlimited editor Yannik Haustein is taking his first, long-overdue steps in the sim now and takes you along with him – which can get frustrating at times as well, like at the Indy 500.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Special events in iRacing are highlights on the calendar every year, and for me personally, the Indy 500 has to be the most exciting – as a big IndyCar fan, this should not come as much of a surprise. Just for this event, I had set out to get my oval license up there to be eligible for the race – without at least a 4.0 D license, you would not be allowed to start. After I really started appreciating the fun in oval racing, I even got a C license.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Of course, the excitement was big before the event: It would be my first long superspeedway race, and I had been practicing alone and with opponents on track as much as I could despite time constraints. While it quickly became clear that lots of concentration would be needed, I felt like running stints alone would not be a problem. But lapping behind other cars was a completely different world, the dirty air effect was very noticeable in the corners. This means that a different approach is needed to not end up in the wall on corner exit.</p>
<h2>Endurance Mindset for the Start</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Still, I felt like I was well-prepared for the task at hand. The endurance mindset to keep out of trouble at the start of the race on the back of my mind, I started the race from tenth position. 32 opponents and myself went on a journey that would ideally last 200 laps – the race start was not made in rows of three like it is traditionally at the real Indy 500, but rather in standard rows of two. Not authentic, but probably better to avoid turn one carnage at the start.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Initially, this worked well, but after two laps, yellow flags were out regardless. Definitely not an occasion to visit the pits just yet, as neither fuel nor tires were used much by this point. At the start, I had tried to get going in third gear and lost four positions as a result, meaning I was in P14 when the race was restarted, and I stayed there until the second full-course yellow. After making my first pit stop then, I dropped back to 17th.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After this caution period, things started to unravel fast: A single moment of misjudging things saw me understeer into the wall. I was able to drag the car back to the pits – weirdly, the yellow only came out when I was already in my pit stall – but this meant that I was two laps down already. At least the damage could be fixed completely.</p>
<h2>Early End at a Re-Start</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The following re-start saw another caution right after the green, and when things finally picked up again, an opponent was too optimistic on the front stretch and slowed down to avoid overtaking before the line – which left me nowhere to go as I hit his gearbox. The result: Damaged suspension including a steering wheel that was tilted about 30 degrees to the left and another stop for repairs. This time, not all the damage was fixable, meaning I was about 20 kph (12.4 mph) off the pace on top speed. Carrying on would not have made much sense as a result.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Instead of doing 200 laps at the virtual Brickyard, my race was over after 42 laps. After all the excitement and preparation, disappointment set in in addition to the frustration that had already developed during the race. However, sulking would not get me anywhere – there was no second chance as I had competed in the only Sunday time slot of the event.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Looking Forward</h2>
<p>Even though there was no decent result in it, my Indy 105 (42 laps of 2,5 miles each) was a valuable experience nonetheless – namely for the mental aspect of handling such disappointing races. Of course it was a shame that the event was over for me this early, but my thoughts quickly shifted to the 2023 special event, including the aim of doing much better in the next edition. Until then, I am looking forward to gain more experience regarding longer oval races in the Indy Oval Fixed championship. The lesson is probably summed up best this way: Look forward as soon as you can. You will not be able to change anything about a frustrating race anyway.</p>


iRacing Indy 500

Getting into iRacing: Frustration at the Indy 105

The iRacing Indy 500 is just around the corner. We have assembled some useful tips that should help you in the virtual Brickyard.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The Indianapolis 500 marks the next 2022 special event in iRacing - the legendary race takes place every year in May, just like its real-life counterpart. However, for many SimRacers, especially in Europe, oval races are a big unknown - that's why we've put together some tips for you that should help you in the virtual Brickyard.</strong></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">1 – Practice, Practice, Practice</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Especially in the early stages, the Indy 500 is quite comparable to an endurance race. The correct line around the four corners of the 2.5-mile oval can be learned relatively quickly, so you might think that you don't need to train much for the race - but the opposite is true: tackling full stints also means learning how the car behaves as the tank gets emptier and the tires get increasingly worn. Accordingly, you will then know what to expect and how much fuel you will consume per lap without slipstream.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Ideally, you'll also venture into a shorter race than the Indy 500 before you jump into the 200 laps at the superspeedway. That way you will learn how to deal with traffic, slipstreaming, and yellows.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">2 - Weight Jacker</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Dallara IR-18 has a weight jacker that can be adjusted from the cockpit. This changes the ground clearance at the right rear and can thus influence the weight distribution on the car - if you need more turn-in, you increase the setting, if the rear is too nervous, you decrease it. The weight jacker is a useful tool that you can work with throughout the race to improve handling. Try and see in practice how it can help you.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">3 - Smooth Inputs</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Races on high-speed ovals are a game of inches, and the Indy 500 in iRacing is no exception. If you turn in too abruptly, you are more likely to lose the rear end or have to correct too much to be fast. Smooth inputs on both the steering wheel and the pedals are incredibly important - also to keep tire wear low. Additionally, it allows you to position your car much more accurately.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">4 - Beware of Kerbs and Walls</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The four left turns per lap are not as simple as they may look: In the middle part of the turns you have to be careful not to touch the kerb - otherwise you will instantly spin out into the wall in most cases. You can put the left front wheel over the white line, but beware of not dropping down too far.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">At the exit of the corner, the next challenge awaits you in the form of an unyielding concrete wall. There it is similar to the kerb - get as close as possible, but without contact. Even minor contact with the wall can otherwise end your race very quickly.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">5 - Listen to Your Spotter</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A race on a road course can be managed without a spotter, but on ovals, a second pair of eyes is indispensable: At over 350 km/h you have virtually no time to look at a radar - instead, for example, Crew Chief informs you about what's happening around you so that you do not accidentally collide with the competition.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">6 – The End is the Important Part</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Oval racing is a bit like high-speed chess. In the real Indy 500, too, you can see how the drivers first take it easy for about 150 laps - then after the last pit stop, things start to get intense. The key is to stay on the lead lap until after the final round of stops and then attack. Bonus tip: Oval wisdom says that in the fight for victory, it's better to be in second place at the start of the last lap than at the very front - that way, you can take advantage of the slipstream to win. Disclaimer: This does not always work.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">7 - Careful on the Brakes</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A modern IndyCar can cover the 2.5 miles of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at full throttle without any problems. As a result, you have to be all the more careful on the brakes when it comes to pit lane: as they are normally used exclusively to drive to your pit stall, the brakes are ice cold and lock up very easily - so remember to brake carefully when approaching pit lane to avoid unnecessary spins.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">8 - Respect is Everything</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">If you behave like an axe in the woods on an oval, you will quickly find yourself up against the wall, in the worst case with several opponents whose race you have also destroyed. On superspeedways, respect for your fellow racers is even more crucial than on road circuits: Leaving each other enough space to survive pays off just as much as clear, committed moves before overtaking maneuvers that do not put either party in danger. Always keep in mind: Any small mistake or contact could end in a huge accident – a risk that needs to be minimized.</p>
<h2>iRacing Indy 500 (Fixed Setup) - Timeslots 2022</h2>
<p><strong>Saturday, May 14th</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 CEST</li>
<li>15:00 CEST</li>
<li>19:00 CEST</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sonntag, 15. Mai</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>
<h2>iRacing Indy 500 (Open Setup) - Timeslots 2022</h2>
<p><strong>Saturday, May 21st</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>03:00 MESZ</li>
<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
<li>19:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sunday, May 22nd</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>15:00 MESZ</li>
</ul>


iRacing Indy 500 Logo

Oval Racing Tips for the iRacing Indy 500

A full rig improves the SimRacing experience for most - and rally simulations are benefited the most by it.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Making the jump to a full rig is one of the best upgrades a SimRacer can make. The added stability and customizability allows for a more enjoyable experience – but one discipline profits from this more than others: While racing on circuits in GT3 or Formula cars is also helped, the effects are even more pronounced when rallying, as I recently found out.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After years of using a wheel stand and an IKEA chair, I finally switched to an actual rig in late 2021. The benefits became clear immediately: No more setting up equipment if I wanted to race and put it back right after. Always the same position you adjusted for yourself, and no more flex that went all over the place when turning the wheel, especially in frantic situations.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">You might already guess where I am going with this: Rallying is practically frantic situations from start to finish – but somehow, I had never tried a rally sim on the rig since I got it. I remembered that I wrote a <a href="https://simracing.link/sru-wrc-10-review" target="_self">review on WRC 10</a> on release last year, so I decided to give it a go again, but this time without the fear of flinging a wheel stand around the living room.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The difference is night and day: Even locations that need lightning-quick reflexes, especially the blindingly fast tarmac stages in Belgium and Spain, I was able to handle with much more confidence. While before, the thought of moving something unintentionally mid-stage and having to somehow move it back while plowing through a forest on a gravel road at 170kph had always been in the back of my mind, this distraction was entirely gone. Sure, my driving on gravel is still a debacle, but at least it is a confident debacle now.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Modern circuit race cars require mostly smooth input, which is why it is possible to be consistent in them even using a bit of an improvised rig setup like my wheel stand and chair combo. Most of the time, you are going to be fine, and the odd messy situation here and there can be handled. But the nature of rally racing makes it a different sport entirely, not just in its point-to-point nature compared to circuit racing, but also in what is required from the SimRacer to conquer it.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">If you are thinking about your next upgrade, definitely consider a full rig if you have the space. Unfortunately, this is one of the more expensive upgrades to make, but then again, good load cell pedals are not exactly cheap either – and those are the other “upgrade immediately” piece of equipment if you do not have a set of them. In both cases, it is important to note that just the equipment will not make you faster. They will absolutely help your consistency, however, and that is a key to good results.</p>


WRC 10 Hyundai i20 Kenya

Rig Upgrade: This Is How Rallying Profits More Than Circuit Racing

If you are fast over the course of a single lap, you are not necessarily up front at the end of a race - the right practice makes a big difference.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Practice is everything - this is a core phrase to keep in mind when it comes to SimRacing. Nothing will help your race craft and track knowledge like a ton of laps in a certain car/track combo, but not all races are the same: The differences already start in practice, and endurance racing in particular takes a different approach to those vital testing laps</strong>.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">It is easy to get into the habit of trying to set the fastest time lap after lap - you are in a race car, albeit a virtual one, and in one of those, you want to go fast, after all. As speed is far from the only thing needed to succeed in longe races, focusing on raw pace would not help too much during the actual event if you cannot keep the car on track consistently.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Instead, practicing in longer sessions is usually more beneficial. Cars in SimRacing as well as real endurance races are permanently changing, be it tire wear, fuel usage, or other circumstances like the weather. Because of this, knowing your car inside and out is absolutely vital, meaning a few hotlaps on the event's track will not yield much of a productive result. From my own experience, trying to do practice in full race stints is much more effective, as you get to experience how the car changes as the tires wear and fuel load lessens.</p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;">Consistent Feelgood Pace</h2>
<p>Consistency is key in this case, meaning hunting the fastest lap of the race all race will make most SimRacers more error prone, losing them the time they might have gained by going faster over the course of a certain amount of laps. Getting into that zone where you are comfortable with your pace and, most importantly, always in control of the car, is where you want to be. You can still push if needed, for example in a battle for position towards the end of the race, but in the end, it comes down to doing your pace and not be bothered by what the competition does.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">It sounds counterintutitive and is the complete opposite of a sprint race approach, but by just being consistent will go a long way - that is how I managed to drag a Nissan GT-R to second place overall in an ACC league in early 2021, even though I only won a single race.</p>
<h2>Watch the Weather Report</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">If your endurance league or event provides a practice server, it is advisable to use it to prepare for the upcoming race as they usually run the weather conditions expected in the race. Getting ready in perfect conditions will not help too much either if the track is damp or even significantly cooler once the light turns green.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Of course, no amount of practice can prepare SimRacers for the crazy things that tend to happen during the races themselves - those are just experiences that they have to gain on the track. However, practicing in a way that is close to what is required in the actual event might help with avoiding those scenarios as well - at least to an extent.</p>


AMS2 Nürburgring Porsche GT3

The Right Race Prep: Hotlaps Don't Help

ADAC SimRacing Expo gave a taste of things to come at RETRO CLASSICS 2022 - catch up on the highlights in our video.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>It will still be some time before the ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022 opens its doors - but there was already a taste of things to come at RETRO CLASSICS 2022 in Stuttgart: A special SimRacing area drew lots of interest from young and old alike, creating even more anticipation for the main event, which will take place from December 1st to 4th in the halls of NürnbergMesse.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The SimRacing area in Stuttgart was all about trying things out: Countless interested or already enthusiastic SimRacers took a seat in the simulators, and more than 900 of them tried to beat Danny Giusa's fastest lap time in the Beat the Pro Challenge to win an exclusive watch from TWO Watches, racing around the Norisring in Raceroom, which is just a stone's throw away from the ADAC SimRacing Expo in Nuremberg.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The rigs from TrakRacer and the Virtual Racing Lounge - the latter had its home game in Stuttgart - also generated a lot of interest and enthusiasm. Our highlight video captures the mood and impressions of the four days of the show in Stuttgart - enjoy watching!</p>


RETRO CLASSICS ADAC SimRacing Expo 2022

Highlights: ADAC SimRacing Expo at RETRO CLASSICS 2022

220428 Sru Stuttgart Highlight-1

ADAC SimRacing Expo X RETRO CLASSICS 2022 - Highlights

SimRacing is becoming more and more important for real motorsports - Schnitzelalm Racing's Marcel Marchewicz' career is a prime example.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>The jump from karting to higher classes of motorsport is reserved for few aspiring racers - without the right contacts and sponsors, the discipline quickly becomes unaffordable. However, SimRacing opens up additional ways and was also a key in the career of Schnitzelalm Racing’s Marcel Marchewicz.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Like many up-and-coming racers, the now 26-year-old had started his career in karting. "I always wanted to get into racing cars, of course, but motorsport is expensive - you need budget and sponsors," says Marchewicz, who even "didn't drive at all for one or two years" after his karting career. Until virtual motorsport became the decisive springboard: In 2017, he took part in the "Super Racer" scouting of upracer in Raceroom, where he took second place. "After that, I got to run a few races in the KTM X-Bow Rookie Challenge," says Marchewicz. A year later, he finished on the top step of the podium. The jump into the real race car was associated with "trembling knees. I knew: if I crash here, I don't have an escape button", says Marchewicz. But the results showed that he quickly felt comfortable.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">This resulted in a full season in the KTM where Marchewicz again proved his talent, taking the title. "This was when I really got to know Thomas, too," says the Schnitzelalm driver, referring to team boss Thomas Angerer, whom Marchewicz also knew from the kart track, "but the contact became more intense there." Angerer founded the Schnitzelalm team, Marchewicz was on board - and immediately had to prove himself on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.</p>
<p></p>
<img src="/api/static/34682e6fea7fb0f2c26e3a00f74b844b.png" alt="Schnitzelalm Racing Oschersleben GT4 Germany Marcel Marchewicz @Schnitzelalm Racing" style="height: ;width: "/>
<h2>Success on the Nordschleife</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The team entered the Nürburgring Endurance Series, where it fielded a BMW M240i Cup and was successful immediately: Consistently good finishes in 2020 resulted in the in-class title as well as at the 24-hour race, and " in 2021 we won everything on the Nordschleife with the GT4," Marchewicz, who  also fulfills various other functions in the team and coaches other drivers as well, looks back. The next step: GT4 Germany.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">There, Marchewicz is competing in a Mercedes-AMG GT4 alongside teammate Robin Falkenbach; the Schwetzingen native has also driven the faster GT3 already. "We still race it on the Nordschleife, but there wasn't much going on there in 2022 so far. In NLS1, I crashed the car - through no fault of my own, but it's still annoying," reports Marchewicz. Meanwhile, things went better in GT4: Schnitzelalm Racing was a guest entrant in the DTM Trophy at the Nürburgring in 2021 already - and Marchewicz took the win straight away. At the 2022 GT4 Germany season opener in Oschersleben, however, there was still room for improvement after finishing in seventh and twelfth.</p>
<p></p>
<img src="/api/static/0fb3116efffa33f3657968f16c607616.png" alt="Schnitzelalm Racing Oschersleben 2022 Marcel Marchewicz GT4 Germany @Schnitzelalm Racing" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">While SimRacing was the initial spark for Marchewicz's career, the digital side of motorsport continues to accompany him - not least due to the Corona pandemic. "When that started, we were thinking as a team what we could do. We didn't want to sit around. Then the DNLS in iRacing came about, and we said, 'That's cool, we'll join that,'" Marchewicz says. "Especially because it was set up very professionally with good commentators and good livestreams." There are also two simulators at the Schnitzelalm headquarters in Niederzissen, "the drivers train a lot with them before the races," says Marchewicz.</p>
<h2>DNLS Races in the Pits</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Meanwhile, overlaps with dates on the real race track didn't stop the 26-year-old from racing in the DNLS. Marchewicz reports: "During the winter, we were in Spain and Portugal several times for tests with the GT4 and always took a simulator to the track. That's when I partly did the races in the pits - the others were all out testing and I'm sitting in the simulator doing my race," Marchewicz remembers with a smile. "But it was still cool. Now, however, there is so much going on with the team again that unfortunately we don't have as much time for it."</p>
<p></p>
<img src="/api/static/940b7e0f0107b3788d87a5e5c14f4705.png" alt="Schnitzelalm Racing Oschersleben 2022 GT4 Germany @Schnitzelalm Racing" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">For preparation, however, SimRacing is still important - "you can't perfectly transfer the sensations, of course, but if it's a good simulation, you still have your braking and clues that you can learn. That means you do not go out on track at a test and figure out where to go first, but after a few laps you're already fast." In the case of Oschersleben, training took place in Assetto Corsa, but normally the Schnitzelalm drivers tend to drive iRacing – in which the Motorsport Arena is not available.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Schnitzelalm team offers a very familiar environment. "After all, many of them have already been there in the karting days. For them, it is not just work, but also passion," explains Marchewicz. "Accordingly, we spend a lot of time together, which probably works better for us than for most," says the GT driver, who adds with a laugh: "Sometimes you need some distance, though, that's for sure."</p>
<h2>Austria Awaits in May</h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The next race for Marchewicz and Schnitzelalm Racing is scheduled for May 20th to 22nd when GT4 Germany races at the Red Bull Ring in Austria as part of the ADAC GT Masters weekend. You can watch the races on the <a href="https://simracing.link/adac-gt4-tv" target="_self">GT4 Germany series’ homepage</a> as well as on <a href="https://simracing.link/sportde-gt4" target="_self">sport.de</a> to root for Marchewicz and the Schnitzelalm team.</p>


Marcel Marchewicz Schnitzelalm Racing Oschersleben GT4 Germany

SimRacing as a Career Saver: Marchewicz' Way to Driving GT Cars

More fluent performance does not have to be hard to achieve: Image Scaling and Super Resolution allow you to extract more FPS from your favorite sim.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>As nice as beautiful graphics are, visuals in SimRacing are secondary - performance is everything. However, this is sometimes difficult to get right - especially Assetto Corsa Competizione is known for its hardware hunger. With DLSS and FSR, Nvidia and AMD Radeon have already introduced solutions for such cases - but both systems only work with compatible games. However, software-independent solution also exists.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The principle of DLSS and FSR is simple: The respective game is output in a lower resolution, which the graphics card then upscales via AI to achieve higher performance in the form of more frames per second - a feature that ACC has already received last year.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">However, not all titles are compatible with DLSS and FSR. Nevertheless, the upscaling principle can also be applied to them: Both Nvidia and AMD have developed a system that works at the driver level instead of the game engine level, and as a result, it works with significantly more titles.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">In Nvidia's case, the feature goes by the name Image Scaling and is compatible with graphics cards from the GTX series onwards. AMD's version is called Radeon Super Resolution and runs on GPUs from the RX5000 series and newer. The features can simply be enabled in the respective graphics card driver, the in-game resolution must then be set lower than the native monitor resolution.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">A lot of technical terms - but the results are impressive. Both manufacturers show clear performance increases, SRU editor Yannik Haustein tested Radeon Super Resolution with ACC and Automobilista 2. The result: ACC immediately gained between 20 and 30 frames per second, AMS2 ran almost constantly at 110 FPS or more and did not show any optical disadvantages. ACC, on the other hand, looked a bit blurry in parts - just like with FSR enabled, by the way - but ran more smoothly.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Conclusion: Especially for SimRacers with somewhat older hardware, who cannot or do not want to upgrade to a still wickedly expensive graphics card, it is worth trying out the systems to get more out of the hardware and enjoy a fluent performance.</p>


Automobilista 2 Formula Ultimate Gen2 Imola

An Easy Way to Better Performance: Image Scaling & Super Resolution

Featuring no less than 14 seasons, Automobilista 2 is a dream come true for F1 fans. Our guide shows you which years are in the sim.

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>When it comes to retro content in sim racing, it is hard to ignore Automobilista 2 – the selection is overwhelming, especially for F1 fans. The sim currently offers no less than 14 Formula 1 seasons, spanning six decades – which exact years are represented is only undoubtedly made clear in very few cases. To give you a better overview of the historic F1 content, we have assembled a guide to the different classes for you.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/2ea04fe8ab1ac9dc7b01cd4070a0c06b.png" alt="AMS2 F-Vintage Gen1 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1966/1967 – Formula Vintage Gen1</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The oldest F1 season in AMS2 does not have one easily identifiable year in particular – two are possible: Both the V8 and V12 cars of the class feature three-liter engines, which were brought back by the 1966 rules. The cars of that year and the following looked very similar, the V8 model could hint at 1967, though – its engine bears some resemblance to the legendary Ford-Cosworth DFV that was introduced that year.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Vintage Gen1 Model 1 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Vintage Gen2 Model 2 (V12)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/a9acaf75cec6a555fa3a4cd83517e49c.png" alt="AMS2 F-Vintage Gen2 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1969/1970 – Formula Vintage Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Just two years later, the cars had grown wings: While the models that formed the base was still obvious, the cars did sport a considerably changed appearance. The first wings were brought onto the grid in 1968, but by 1969, the outrageously high wing constructions of the very beginning had been banned already, meaning the cars featured wings closer to the actual chassis. Four models make up this class, and the Brabham BT26A was mainly raced in 1969, while the Lotus 49C only saw competition starting in 1970 – to determine the exact year of the class is therefore impossible.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Brabham BT26A	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Vintage Gen2 Model 1 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Vintage Gen2 Model 2 (V12)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Lotus 49C</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/2e1f6219bf611226e068ad72fb0ba845.png" alt="AMS2 F-Retro Gen1 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1974 – Formula Retro Gen1</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">At five cars, this class is represented even better than the the Vintage Gen2. The only season that the Lotus 72E, the McLaren M23 and the Brabham BT44 competed against each other is 1974 – although the cars could be seen on track in 1975 as well, with Brabham using a B-version that is not available in the sim. Also, Emerson Fittipaldi celebrated his second world title in 1974, and with Reiza being a Brazilian studio, it is likely that this is the year chosen by them.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Brabham BT44	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Retro Gen1 Model 1 (V12)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Retro Gen1 Model 2 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Lotus 72E	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">McLaren M23</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/056be5fdb9441da445046aa74abb81ca.png" alt="AMS2 F-Retro Gen2 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1978 – Formula Retro Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The Lotus 79 was used in both 1978 and 1979 and is famous for kicking off the Ground Effect era. A championship winner in the hands of Mario Andretti in 1978, the car sees competition with the Brabham BT46B – the legendary Fan Car, which won the only Grand Prix it was ever raced in – the 1978 Swedish Grand Prix. Thus, all signs point to 1978 as the season the class is representing.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Brabham BT46B	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Retro Gen2 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Lotus 79</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/156b06b585ee890c212d98714a3d9abc.png" alt="AMS2 F-Retro Gen3 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1983 – Formula Retro Gen3</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">No more Ground Effect, but increasingly powerful turbocharged engines – the season in question is 1983. The first year after the ban on Ground Effect aerodynamics saw Nelson Piquet take his second world title, though his Brabham BT52 is not available in this class. Instead, the McLaren MP4/1C of 1983 takes to the grid, easily identifiable by its slimmer sidepods compared to the 1982 version.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Retro Gen3 DFY (naturally aspirated V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Retro Gen3 Turbo (V6 Turbo)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">McLaren MP4/1C</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/226e384d17ff1652cee6cdd9088dc6dd.png" alt="AMS2 F-Classic Gen1 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1986 – Formula Classic Gen1</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The height of turbo-powered engines – never has F1 seen more horsepower! Two cars without obvious real-life counterparts induce tons of wheelspin in this class, which is no surprise at 1300 and 1380 horses respectively. Model 1 bears some similarity to the Williams FW11, while Model 2 could have taken inspiration from the Lotus 98T and the Benetton B186. Careful with that throttle pedal!</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen1 Model 1 (1300 HP)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen2 Model 2 (1380 HP)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/af970f850ed29d2d59ee099def68c69e.png" alt="AMS2 F-Classic Gen2 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1988 – Formula Classic Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Before their reintroduction in 2014, turbo engines had last been used in 1988. In anticipation for the 1989 season, some teams were already racing naturally aspirated engines, which the class with its three cars reflects. Both V8 vehicles do not differ too much except for weight and power, the V6 version sports a less powerful turbo engine compared to 1986 – which was the right one to have for McLaren in the real 1988 season, as Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost famously won every race but the Italian Grand Prix that year.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen2 Model 1 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen2 Model 2 (V8)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen2 Model 3 (V6 Turbo)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/8ee47b36ee376ab374134fd8932a7448.png" alt="AMS2 F-Classic Gen3 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1991 – Formula Classic Gen3</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Ayrton Senna wins the world championship for the third time, Michael Schumacher makes his debut – 1991 was an exciting season without a doubt. The three cars of the F-Classic Gen3 class in AMS2 are from that year – the V12 car is a Ferrari 643, the V10 has the characteristic appearance of the Williams FW14, and the V8 is a Benetton B191 – including the H-pattern shifter.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen3 Model 1 (V12)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen3 Model 2 (V10)	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Classic Gen3 Model 3 (V8)</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/cd8fb30385eeed2ea100d0b17f9621ac.png" alt="AMS2 F-V12 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1995 – Formula V12</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">After the 1995 season, no V12 engine was raced again in Formula 1 – before Toyota made its foray onto the grid in 2002, they were considering doing so with a twelve-cylinder motor but decided on a V10 instead. To date, the Ferrari 412T2 is the final F1 car to be powered by a V12 engine, and it is undoubtably the base for the Formula V12 class in AMS2.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Car:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula V12</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/9e1690bac862828982c6ee12316a6b94.png" alt="AMS2 F-V10 Gen1 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>1997 – Formula V10 Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The first generation of the Formula V10 class is obviously meant to represent a single season as well – thanks to the McLaren MP4/12 that Reiza has brought into the sim complete with its infamous second brake pedal. Thus, it is possible to relive the final year until 2017 in which two-meter wide F1 cars were raced.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Cars:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula V10 Gen1 Model 1	</li>
<li style="text-align:justify;">McLaren MP4/12</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/89ff2001c7c6697cecaa2d3e9f99ec1e.png" alt="AMS2 F-V10 Gen2 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>2001 – Formula V10 Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Grooved tires, a narrower track and screaming V10 engines – the second generation of the class could be both the 2000 and 2001 season. Indicative of the latter: The cars feature traction control, which was only allowed again in 2001. Despite this, no one should hold back on enjoying the 2000 season with the fitting skin pack.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Car:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula V10 Gen2</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/b052f5caae65680c502f58d27311cdd4.png" alt="AMS2 F-Reiza @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>2011 – Formula Reiza</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The V8 era with skinny rear wings and slicks is present in AMS2 as well – the Formula Reiza is a carbon copy of the Red Bull RB7. With this car, Sebastian Vettel won his second world championship while the team claimed victory twelve times in 19 races – eleven of which were scored by Vettel.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Car:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Reiza</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/99fb13c45eeebd3a3e330bdcc39c4b17.png" alt="AMS2 F-Ultimate Gen1 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>2019 – Formula Ultimate Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">The only class that does not need further investigation regarding its year – it is stated in the car’s name. The era of re-widened hybrid F1 cars is represented by this class in AMS2.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Car:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Ultimate 2019</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;"></p>
<img src="/api/static/80f0148809eacfc86c216c6db3b7d458.png" alt="AMS2 F-Ultimate Gen2 @SimRacing Unlimited" style="height: ;width: "/>
<p></p>
<h2 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>2022 – Formula Ultimate Gen2</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Reiza’s most recent F1 addition to the sim leaves no room for doubt – this is their interpretation of an F1 car under the new-for-2022 set of rules. Not only does it look fantastic, it drives just as well – nothing is in the way of enjoying a 2022 F1 car in the sim.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Car:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align:justify;">Formula Ultimate Gen2</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align:justify;">No less than 32 cars from six decades – the amount of choice is a sight to behold and cannot be found anywhere else, except without mods. The best part: All of the F1 cars in Automobilista 2 are free and already in the sim – you do not need to buy them as DLC.</p>


Automobilista 2 McLaren M23 Interlagos

Our Guide to the Formula 1 Seasons in Automobilista 2

Ayrton Senna showed one of the greatest performances in F1 history on Easter Sunday in 1993 - can you follow in the footsteps of the Brazilian?

<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Ayrton Senna is known for many great drives throughout his stellar Formula 1 career. The Brazilian racked up three World Championships before the tragic events of the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix that claimed both his and Austria’s Roland Ratzenberger’s lives. With the long Easter weekend approaching, there could hardly be a better time to remember one of Senna’s most famous drives, namely that at the 1993 European Grand Prix at Donington Park, which happened on Easter Sunday of that year – and may present a nice SimRacing challenge as well.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Starting in fourth in appalling conditions, Senna dropped to fifth after the lights went green (as F1 used green lights to start a race until 1995), but remarkably managed to pass Michael Schumacher and Karl Wendlinger almost immediately, then disposing of the Williams of Damon Hill before also passing his old rival Alain Prost in the Melbourne hairpin. After overtaking four drivers on the first lap, Senna would not relinquish the lead for the remainder of the race, famously lapping everyone but second-placed Hill in the process – all while the rain stopped and started over numerous times.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">Should you find some spare time over the Easter weekend, it might be a nice challenge to try and follow in Senna’s footsteps. His McLaren MP4/8 is available in rFactor2, as is Donington Park, and both are free. Assetto Corsa is another option, although rain is only available via SOL and CSP, and while Automobilista 2 does not feature 1993 F1 cars, it does have the option to set up a race in the actual weather conditions of the specific date of the 1993 European Grand Prix (April 11th). The Formula Classic Gen3 cars based off the 1991 season are the closest you can get in AMS2.</p>
<p style="text-align:justify;">However, do not use Senna’s fastest lap of 1:18.029 as your target – as if the race was not unusual enough, the then-new track record was actually set while driving through the pits: The entry to pit lane used to be located before the final hairpin, shortcutting the turn, and pit speed limits did not come into the sport until a year later. If you want to try and challenge yourself, keep in mind: Racing in the rain may be uncomfortable to a lot of SimRacers, but getting it right might be a great, satisfying Easter achievement. Just like Senna’s victory in an outclassed car 29 years ago.</p>


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