The Fanatec Podium DD refines the brand’s high-end direct drive platform with improved cooling, cleaner force feedback, and competitive pricing. It’s a meaningful upgrade over the DD1, though gains over mid-range bases remain incremental.

2025 was a year of maturity for sim racing hardware and mixed results for software. From standout budget pedals and wheelbases to disappointing game launches, this debrief covers what worked, what didn’t, and where sim racing stands heading into 2026.

A two-year long-term review of the Fanatec ClubSport DD+. Consistent FFB, strong mechanics, and excellent thermal performance — with some ecosystem drawbacks.

Project Motor Racing arrives as the spiritual successor to Project CARS, but inconsistent physics, frustrating AI, dated visuals, and technical issues hold it back at launch.

Assetto Corsa Rally enters early access with impressive physics, strong visuals, and demanding performance. Here’s how the new rally sim stacks up so far.

Rennsport Review: A Promising Sim Racing Concept That Feels Half-Finished

Fanatec CSL GT3 Wheel front view – lightweight GT3 sim racing wheel

Discover the Conspit CPP Apex — the most affordable hydraulic sim racing pedals of 2025. Full review with pros, cons, setup notes, and real performance impressions.