{"id":1135,"date":"2026-03-23T11:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/?p=1135"},"modified":"2026-03-30T23:34:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T23:34:09","slug":"formula-1-reforca-ligacao-ao-sim-racing-com-renovacao-da-fanatec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onwheelstv.com\/en\/formula-1-reforca-ligacao-ao-sim-racing-com-renovacao-da-fanatec\/","title":{"rendered":"Formula 1 Strengthens Sim Racing Strategy With Fanatec Renewal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Photo: FANATEC<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Formula 1 has announced the renewal of its global partnership with Fanatec, reinforcing the role of sim racing as a key component of the sport\u2019s future. The new multi-year agreement comes ahead of the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship and marks the next phase of collaboration between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renewal ensures Fanatec remains the official hardware partner of the series, supplying professional-grade simulators for all teams and drivers throughout the season. It also paves the way for a new generation of officially licensed Formula 1 products, including advanced steering wheels and limited-edition releases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sim racing at the core of Formula 1\u2019s strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This move highlights a clear trend: sim racing is no longer a side project, but a central pillar of Formula 1\u2019s growth strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By equipping teams with professional hardware and expanding simulator presence across Grand Prix Fan Zones, Formula 1 is bringing fans closer to the real driving experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Emily Prazer, F1\u2019s Chief Commercial Officer, the partnership helps bring fans \u201ccloser to the technology used in Formula 1,\u201d<\/strong>creating a more authentic and accessible experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fanatec strengthens its position in high-end hardware<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For Fanatec, the renewal reinforces its position as a leading brand in high-performance sim racing hardware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company will continue developing products that mirror Formula 1 technology, maintaining a direct link between professional competition and consumer equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thi La, CEO of Corsair, emphasized that sim racing has become \u201ca vital part of motorsport culture,\u201d<\/strong>highlighting the importance of the partnership in raising competitive standards and fan engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A growing bridge between virtual and real racing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship features a 12-round calendar and a $750,000 prize pool, further establishing itself as a major esports competition within motorsport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More than a parallel competition, sim racing is increasingly becoming a natural extension of Formula 1 \u2014 both as entertainment and as a platform for talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this renewal, Formula 1 sends a clear message: the future of the sport extends beyond the track \u2014 and Fanatec remains a key player in that transition.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A Formula 1 anunciou a renova\u00e7\u00e3o da sua parceria global com a Fanatec, refor\u00e7ando o papel do sim racing como parte integrante do futuro do desporto. O novo acordo plurianual surge antes do arranque do F1 Sim Racing World Championship 2026 e marca uma nova fase na colabora\u00e7\u00e3o entre as duas entidades. Esta renova\u00e7\u00e3o garante […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1136,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,8,14],"tags":[332,329,66,242,331],"class_list":["post-1135","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-f1-franchise","category-news","category-sim","tag-corsair","tag-f1-sim-racing-world-championship-2026","tag-fanatec","tag-formula-1-2","tag-thi-la"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t