Formula 1 and Fanatec Renew Partnership: New Hardware and 2026 Sim Racing Details Revealed

Formula 1 FANATEC simulators
Francisco Carrico
By Francisco CarricoSenior Sports Editor

Formula 1 FANATEC simulators
  • Primary Subject: F1 25 (2026 Season DLC Update)
  • Key Update: Formula 1 and Fanatec have renewed their multi-year licensing deal to provide official hardware and professional simulators for the 2026 F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
  • Status: Confirmed
  • Last Verified: January 20, 2026
  • Quick Answer: F1 and Fanatec have extended their partnership, ensuring the sim racing world championship uses official Fanatec hardware while fans receive new licensed steering wheels and accessories.

Formula 1 has just announced the renewal of its global licensing partnership with FANATEC, the leading company in the racing hardware industry.

The partnership renewal brings new officially licensed F1 products, such as advanced steering wheels, and other limited‑edition products.

A Partnership That Brings Real and Virtual Racing Closer Than Ever

Formula 1 Steering Wheel
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The Formula 1 and FANATEC partnership brings real and virtual racing closer than they have ever been. It allows fans to experience technology used in Formula 1, providing the most authentic experience possible to date.

FANATEC will continue to be the Official Sponsor and Hardware Partner of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship, providing all the professional‑grade simulators that racers from all the teams will use in the current season.

The F1 Sim Racing World Championship, where teams battle for a $750,000 prize pool in a 12‑round calendar, kicks off on March 27 at DreamHack in Birmingham. It will then move to the F1 Media and Technology Centre at Biggin Hill for the rest of the season, with all rounds being broadcast live on all  Formula 1 platforms.

But that's not all, as the FANATEC simulators will be present on the Fan Zones of all Formula 1 Grands Prix of the 2026 season, allowing fans to experience what it feels like to be behind an F1.

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1, said the following about the partnership:

"Fanatec has helped elevate the competitive standard of our F1 Sim Racing ecosystem, and this extension is an exciting step forward in our long and successful relationship. This state-of-the-art hardware brings fans and racers even closer to the technology used in Formula 1, giving our audience a more authentic and accessible way to experience the sport."

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