Which Simulator F1 Drivers Use?

iRacing is the favored racing simulator of real F1 drivers, with stars like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen preferring it to the fully licensed F1 2019.

What driving simulators do F1 drivers use?

Driver familiarisation is still one of the main uses of our simulator,' my host explains. 'When a young driver first tests a Formula 1 car there are inordinate levels of pressure on them. They know this is their one chance to perform and, if they don't, they might not get another.

What simulator does Max Verstappen use?

Fanatec

Max is incredibly quick in sim and a natural driver, he has been a sim racer for over 10 years.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.