Hamilton’s Ferrari Testing Limit & Sim Racing Hardware – Sim Racing & Motorsport Daily

Lewis Hamilton has been blocked from further Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) sessions with Ferrari after reaching the FIA’s 2025 limit. This restriction stems from a new rule inspired by Max Verstappen’s extensive testing in previous seasons, which caps the number of TPC days to prevent teams from gaining undue advantages. Hamilton’s intensive testing program with Ferrari has now hit this limit, meaning he will focus solely on current car development moving forward. [More Info]

Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan has shared an encouraging update regarding his health after being diagnosed with a “quite aggressive” form of cancer last year. After undergoing chemotherapy, Jordan stated he has “a great chance of survival,” bringing relief to fans and the motorsport community. [More Info]

Carlos Sainz has opened up about his decision to join Williams for the 2025 campaign, explaining that “the project and the people” were the key factors that made him “immediately fall in love” with the team. Sainz is optimistic about contributing to Williams’ resurgence in the championship. [More Info]

Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, set to debut with Mercedes in the upcoming season, has expressed his determination to “try to win” while acknowledging the learning curve ahead. Graduating from a successful Formula 2 campaign, Antonelli aims to make a significant impact in his rookie year. [More Info]

Simrep has unveiled a new sim racing dashboard, offering a wider view than most Digital Display Units (DDUs). This release is part of an expansion plan that could involve an IndyCar-related device, aiming to enhance the realism and immersion for sim racers.

Fanatec has announced that it will offer permanent free standard shipping to mainland destinations, excluding express shipping and repair services. This move aims to simplify the shopping experience for customers, removing any guesswork from the final price.

The early access, PC-only sim racing title “Le Mans Ultimate” has hit a new sales milestone, surpassing 100,000 units sold. This achievement comes as Motorsport Games releases preliminary 2024 financial results, indicating a strong reception from the sim racing community.

Assetto Corsa EVO was released into an initial early access phase on January 16, 2025, and is expected to hit a ‘version 1.0’ release by the fall/autumn. The developers have outlined a roadmap featuring six main early access updates for content and features, along with six separate content drops focusing on cars and circuits.

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Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon is set to chase more records in the 2025 season with a newly unveiled livery for his No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. The design reflects the team’s partnership with PNC Bank. [More Info]

Legendary rock band Foreigner will headline the Saturday night concert at the 50th Anniversary Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, taking place April 12. This event combines classic rock with NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing excitement, offering fans a blend of high-speed action and live music entertainment. [More Info]