Direct-drive racing wheels offer new levels of realism but have always been costly. Have Fanatec changed that with the CSL DD?
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Thrustmaster T248 steering wheel & pedals reviewed
Reviews
Posted onThrustmaster’s T248 aims to provide an entry level option for those serious about getting into simracing. But is it worth its £300 price tag?
Verstappen to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual
Gaming
Posted onFormula 1 world champion Max Verstappen and IndyCar champion Alex Palou will both race in next weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual simrace.
The upcoming motorsport games we’re most eager to play in 2022
Gaming
Posted onWith the return of blockbuster franchises and newcomers hitting the racing game market, here’s what RaceFans is anticipating most in 2022.
“F1 2021”: The official Formula 1 game reviewed
Reviews
Posted onF1 2021 arrives on next-generation machines with a new Braking Point story mode. Does that make up for the absence of key features of this year’s championship?
Giovinazzi and Norris are most-improved drivers in F1 2021 ratings
Gaming
Posted onAntonio Giovinazzi and Lando Norris are deemed the most improved drivers in the new performance ratings created for F1 2021.
The Porsche you can play F1 2020 on – and quite a bit more
Gaming
Posted onThis carbon fibre-trimmed £1,900 laptop looks the part, but does it boast the performance to match its Porsche styling? RaceFans gave it a test drive.
Why F1 2021 will be far more expensive for some – and three tracks will be missing at launch
Gaming
Posted onF1 2021 will cost five times as much as last year’s game in some countries. Why the price hike – and why will some tracks be missing when it arrives?
Moto GP 21 – The official Moto GP game reviewed
Gaming
Posted onThe official Moto GP game is out a full three months before F1 2021, but does it take full advantage of next-generation console hardware?
F1 2021 to launch in July – but three new tracks won’t arrive until later
Gaming
Posted onImola, Algarve and Jeddah will be missing from F1 2021 when the game arrives for major and next-generation platforms in July.
Fanatec CSL Elite F1 steering wheel and load cell brake pedal reviewed
Review
Posted onIs Fanatec’s F1-endorsed CSL Elite the best steering wheel and pedals set available for simracers in 2021 – and can it justify its £600-plus price tag?
MXGP 2020 – the official motocross game reviewed
Review
Posted onThe official motocross game is the latest racing title to get the next-generation console treatment. Should new PlayStation and Xbox owners check it out?
Next Level GT Lite foldable simracing seat reviewed
Review
Posted onWant a simracing rig for your wheel and pedals which won’t take over your entire living room? Next Level’s GT Lite could be the answer.
Leclerc drops below Vettel in final F1 2020 driver rankings
Gaming
Posted onSebastian Vettel is ranked higher than former team mate Charles Leclerc in the final driver scores for the official Formula 1 game F1 2020.
What’s changed and what hasn’t in F1’s new-look charity Virtual GPs
Gaming
Posted onF1’s new-look Virtual Grand Prix series features a different qualifying format and a $100,000 charity prize pot. Here’s what to expect in Sunday’s opening round.
“Dirt 5”: Codemasters’ next-generation racer reviewed
Gaming
Posted onPlaystation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players can enjoy next-generation racing thrills in 4K with Dirt 5. But does it have substance to match the style?
Ferrari downgraded slightly in new “F1 2020” patch
Gaming
Posted onThe new update for F1 2020 makes Racing Point faster and Ferrari slower – though the Scuderia remain more competitive in the game than in reality.
“WRC 9”: The official rally game reviewed
Reviews
Posted onThe latest edition of the official World Rally Championship game includes all the rounds lost due to the pandemic – is that enough to make it an essential purchase? Plus: Win a copy and a monitor to play it on.
Updated F1 2020 driver rankings sees Albon fall to 17th
Gaming
Posted onCodemasters have revealed updated driver performance rankings for F1 2020 based on the first six races of the season.
Official British Touring Car Championship game to arrive in 2022
Gaming
Posted onThe British Touring Car Championship, which inspired the popular TOCA series, will have an officially-licensed racing game from 2022.