Does Verstappen play iRacing?

Verstappen's rating on iRacing is now close to 8,900, which puts him among the top 0.5% of sim racers in the game. He's not the only F1 driver to enjoy outings in iRacing, as athletes like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Fernando Alonso are also frequent guests on the virtual tracks.

How good is Verstappen in sim racing?

Max Verstappen loves to do sim racing. The Dutchman is as good at the virtual setup as in a real-life F1 car. He often competes in online tournaments and has won several. Moreover, it's also a key part of his preparation before any Grand Prix.

What race car does Max Verstappen drive?

Aside from the Monza SP2, Verstappen also owned/owns a Ferrari 488 Pista. Under the bonnet of the 488 is a twin-turbocharged 3.9-litre V8, producing 711bhp and reaching 100km/h in 2.8 seconds from a standing start.

Is there Formula 1 on iRacing?

The fastest, most challenging, most exciting road racing series on the iRacing service, the iRacing.com Grand Prix Series features the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Performance on many of the world's most fabled and demanding circuits.

Does Lewis Hamilton use iRacing?

While Mercedes has a cool collaboration with iRacing, which saw their 2021 AMG W12 make its debut on the sim this month, Lewis Hamilton, as far as we know, doesn't use iRacing. He does have a partnership with PlayStation's Gran Turismo series, where you have the ability to race against his ghost car.

Max its Ocon | Lando Norris trolls Max Verstappen while playing iracing

How realistic is iRacing F1?

iRacing tracks are precisely modeled using proprietary technologies, including 3-D laser-scanning and active weather effects, to make your PC experience indistinguishable from a real-world lap around your favorite track.

What is Max Verstappens favorite car?

Ferrari Monza SP2

The Monza SP2 continues Verstappen's love affair with V12s, as front-mid-mounted is a 6.2-litre naturally aspirated V12, developed from the Ferrari 812 Superfast's beastly engine, with a maximum output of 808bhp, plus a dash of 0-62mph in 2.9 seconds.

Does Lewis Hamilton own a F1 car?

Hamilton owns two Ferrari LaFerraris, having previously admitted he always wanted to drive for the Italian team, while on top of that he has the hybrid competitor of his former team McLaren, with a P1 in his collection.

How good is Max Verstappen at iRacing?

Verstappen's rating on iRacing is now close to 8,900, which puts him among the top 0.5% of sim racers in the game. He's not the only F1 driver to enjoy outings in iRacing, as athletes like Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, and Fernando Alonso are also frequent guests on the virtual tracks.

Is Verstappen faster than Hamilton?

Verstappen is faster than Hamilton is now. However Hamilton at his peak would most likely be a little bit faster than Verstappen.

What is the most realistic F1 SIM?

iRacing is one of the most realistic and performance-oriented F1 racing sims, making it a great choice for serious sim racing enthusiasts.

What sim do pro drivers use?

Pro-Sim are the car simulator of choice for many professional drivers including Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Mick Schumacher, Jimmie Johnson and many more.

Is F1 sim realistic?

The simulator itself is designed to be as realistic as possible with the same chassis, cockpit, steering wheel and pedals as the car itself, and drivers will often run in full race kit to really immerse themselves in the experience.

How long do F1 engines last?

Formula 1 engines are designed to last for plenty of races but since racers are allowed three changes per year, teams have to devise their strategies accordingly. That means, since there are 23 races on the calendar, a single engine can be used for 7 to 8 races weekends.

Why is BMW not in F1?

Combined with the global financial recession and the company's frustration about the limitations of the contemporary technical regulations in developing technology relevant to road cars, BMW chose to withdraw from the sport, selling the team back to its founder, Peter Sauber.

Can I buy an F1 car?

On relevant platforms such as f1authentics.com, F1 cars are already appearing for around $119,300 (£100,000 British pounds). Of course, you can't expect to buy a car that has actually raced, but at best a show car that more or less matches the original. Of course, this cheap F1 also has no engine or transmission.

Does Max Verstappen have a plane?

Fully-stocked bar Verstappen bought the jet from billionaire Richard Branson in 2020 for $16 million. How did this revelation come about?

What does Max Verstappen drive in real life?

His crown jewel in the Aston Martin-Red Bull collaboration - the Valkyrie hypercar - worth $2.7m. Verstappen also owns a Ferrari 488 Pista ($331,000), a Ferrari Monza SP2 ($1.8m), and a Mercedes-Benz C63 S AMG ($78,000).

Why is Max Verstappen's car white?

Special Edition Honda Showroom

The twin Red Bull Racing RB16B cars of Max Verstappen and teammate Sergio Perez will feature a predominantly white livery inspired by the legendary Honda RA 272 car, in which US racer Richie Ginther secured the company's maiden Formula 1 win at the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix.

Do professional racers use iRacing?

Race NASCAR, dirt, rallycross and more. iRacing has partnered with the premier names in motorsports – NASCAR, USAC, World of Outlaws, IMSA and more!

Is it hard to get into iRacing?

Getting into PC gaming can be hard, and getting into driving simulators, like iRacing, can be even harder. There are so many specs to know, and special equipment to acquire. It makes the head spin to put it all together.

Do people make money on iRacing?

How much money can you make on iRacing? Every iRacing player can earn participation credits of $40 per year. You can also earn prize money from competing in iRacing competitions. The top prize in the eNASCAR Coca Cola iRacing series is $100,000.