How sim racing has changed F1 fandom is just one of the features in this week’s Sim Racing Roundup. I also have tech reviews, racecraft advice and a great charity you can race for.
From Sim Racing to the Real Thing
Misha Charoudin Tries Assetto Corsa EVO on a Motion Simulator!
What happens when Misha Charoudin tries the NEW Assetto Corsa EVO update on a full motion simulator at the Nürburgring Nordschleife? In this video, Misha tests the latest Assetto Corsa EVO update to see how close sim racing can really get to real life! from force feedback and motion cues to track detail and overall realism. Is this the closest you can get to real Nürburgring driving without being there? Watch until the end for Misha’s honest impressions after driving the new EVO update.
How Sim Racing Brought Me Back to Real Racing
After losing his Formula 4 ride, David used sim racing not as a game — but as a performance tool. That work earned him another opportunity through Racing Prodigy, and today he’s back racing — and winning — in the real world.
Esports Champion Jarno Opmeer Feedback After Testing 2026 Formula 1 Cars on his Home Sim Rig
F1 Esports driver Jarno Opmeer provided a ‘simulated‘ early indication of how the 2026 Formula 1 cars could behave, running a detailed test using a premium mod built for Assetto Corsa by Race Sim Studio.
From Sim Rig to Race Weekend: How Gaming Is Changing the Way Fans Follow F1
Formula 1 is no longer something fans only watch on Sunday afternoon. It’s something they rehearse, simulate, analyze, and even predict before the five red lights go out. From logging laps in F1 24, battling ranked splits on iRacing, and following the F1 Esports Series, to debating strategy on Discord while checking live timing apps, today’s race weekend is interactive from start to finish. Gaming hasn’t just complemented Formula 1 — it has redefined how supporters experience Monaco, Silverstone, Suzuka, and every braking zone in between.
2026 Drive for Wishes February 28th
Last year the sim racing community came together to make something amazing happen – raising over $35,000 for wishes. This year on February 28th for another great day of racing, community building and wish granting!
RACE DETAILS
- Track: Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
- Date: February 28, 2026
- Race Start: 10:00 am EST
- Class: GTP, GT3, MX5
WHY WE RACE
Make-A-Wish has granted 615,000 wishes to critically ill children around the world. With wishes granted in over 50 countries, you can help make the wish of a child come true – close to home. All proceeds during this event will benefit Make a Wish International.
EVENT WILL FEATURE
- Six fun and slightly deranged hours of sim racing with fun incentives for participants and spectators to sabotage drivers, boost friends and influence the race – for a price!
- World class broadcasting from the team at Race Spot
- An auction featuring top-of-the-line sim racing gear and racing memorabilia from sponsors
REGISTRATION STEPS
Team managers should create your team on Tiltify. Use the unique team URL created to invite your team members to register. Teams should be between 2-4 people.
Be sure to head to our Discord Server and select the ‘DRIVE FOR WISHES’ role to get real time updates on the event
HELPFUL TIPS TO GET YOU STARTED FUNDRAISING
- Set a small goal at first – you can always raise it
- Create fun and amazing incentives for your community to encourage donations! Examples include adding ballast to your car, wearing a banana costume while driving! Incentives must be approved before activating to ensure proper race conduct.
- Use our toolkit for branded overlays, wish stories and emotes.
If you simply wish to make a donation to support this amazing cause, please head over to the donation page at
Competitive Sim Racing News
Team Vitality Reaffirms Commitment to Sim Racing
French esports organization Team Vitality has reaffirmed its commitment to sim racing following its departure from the RENNSPORT R1 competition. As a result, the organisation will turn its focus to the upcoming ERL VCO championship in addition to developing a dedicated sim racing division.
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