Formula One & Fanatec Unite for Sim Racing World Championship

0:00It's March 26th. This is F1 News today, driven by AI, your team, nonstop. Formula One has renewed its multi-year partnership with Fanatec, the top SIM racing hardware maker, just ahead of the 2026F1 SIM racing. World Championship. This deal brings Fanatec simulators to fan zones at every Grand Prix event, plus a fresh lineup of official Formula One gear, like high-tech steering, wheels. Teens and drivers in the SIM racing series will also get pro-level setups for the full season. Leaders from both sides say this move raises the bar for virtual racing and pulls fans deeper into the sport. It blends the digital side with the real track action, making experiences more hands-on and true to life. The championship kicks off a Dreamhack in Birmingham from March 27th through 29th. The other 11 rounds of the 12 event calendar happen at Formula One's Media and Technology Center in Big and Hill. With SIM racing growing fast in motorsport, this partnership sets up even more ways for fans worldwide to jump in and feel the speed.