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F1 & Pro Sim Racing Rigs 2026:
Verified Driver & Creator Setups

Exact sim rigs used by F1 drivers, esports champions, and top creators — with costs, hardware lists, and sources. Every setup pieced together from streams, rig tours, and official sources.

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Verified Setups
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Sources Cited
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Most Searched
Max Verstappen Sim Rig
Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 · Heusinkveld Ultimate+
~$17,500
Most Affordable Pro Setup
Super GT Sim Rig
Simagic Alpha U · P2000
~$5,200
Most Bespoke Setup
Lando Norris Sim Rig
Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 · Cool Performance Hydraulic
~$30,000+

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See exactly how different drivers approach sim racing. Compare wheelbases, pedals, cockpits, and total costs between F1 champions, esports pros, and content creators.

🏆 Leo Bodnar Brothers

Max Verstappen vs Lando Norris

Both F1 champions chose the same wheelbase. The difference? Pedals, cockpits, and philosophy.

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🎮 F1 vs Esports

Max Verstappen vs Jarno Opmeer

4x F1 World Champion vs 3x F1 Esports World Champion. Both prefer static rigs.

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🧡 McLaren Teammates

Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri

Same team, different budgets. $50K+ bespoke rig vs $12K turnkey VRS package.

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✓ Verified Pro Setups

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Driver / Creator Wheelbase Pedals Est. Cost* Profile
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Max Verstappen ✓ Verified F1 World Champion · Red Bull Racing
Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 Heusinkveld Ultimate+ ~$17,500 Max Verstappen sim rig →
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Lando Norris ✓ Verified F1 Driver · McLaren
Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 Cool Performance Hydraulic ~$30,000+ Lando Norris sim rig →
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Jimmy Broadbent ✓ Verified YouTuber · 1M+ Subscribers
MOZA R21 Direct Drive CRP Pedals ~$8,000 Jimmy Broadbent sim rig →
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Jarno Opmeer ✓ Verified 3x F1 Esports World Champion
Simucube 2 Ultimate Heusinkveld Ultimate+ ~$8,000 Jarno Opmeer sim rig →
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George Russell ✓ Verified F1 Driver · Mercedes
Simucube 2 Ultimate Heusinkveld Ultimate+ ~$10,000+ George Russell sim rig →
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Super GT ✓ Verified Gran Turismo Expert · PS5
Simagic Alpha U 23Nm P2000 ~$5,200 Super GT sim rig →

*Primary rig only — some drivers have multiple setups. See full profiles for complete hardware lists.

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🏎️ F1 Drivers (20 profiles)

Verstappen, Norris, Hamilton, Sainz, Russell, Leclerc, Alonso, Piastri, Gasly, Tsunoda, Lawson, Bearman...

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🏆 Esports Pros (2 profiles)

Jarno Opmeer, Lucas Blakeley

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📺 Content Creators (6 profiles)

Jimmy Broadbent, Super GT, Boosted Media, Dave Cam, BlackPanthaa

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🔥 Popular Searches

01 Max Verstappen sim rig 02 Lando Norris simulator setup 03 Dave Cam sim racing setup 04 BlackPanthaa wheel & pedals 05 Jimmy Broadbent rig tour 06 Jarno Opmeer F1 Esports rig

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Simucube Sim Rigs (6)
Russell, Opmeer, Leclerc...
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Heusinkveld Setups (5)
Verstappen, Russell, Leclerc...
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Sim-Lab Cockpits (5)
Multiple verified setups
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Fanatec Sim Rigs (2)
Leclerc, Blakeley...
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MOZA Racing Setups (1)
Jimmy Broadbent
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Asetek Pedals (1)
Verified pro setup
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🔍 Our Verification Methodology

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Every component in our database has a confidence tier based on evidence quality. Here's what each tier means:

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Verified

Direct evidence from video, manufacturer confirmation, or driver statement.

✔️

Confirmed

Strong circumstantial evidence from multiple credible sources.

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Reported

Information exists but lacks visual confirmation.

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Estimated

Educated guess based on available context.

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Unknown

No credible information available.

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Primary Sources

YouTube rig tours, Twitch streams, Instagram posts, official team announcements, and manufacturer confirmations.

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Cited & Dated

Every claim includes source name, date, and direct link when available. Typical profile: 10-20 cited sources.

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Sponsorship Noted

Equipment from official partnerships is marked separately so you know what's chosen vs. provided.

Example Verification

✅ Verified: Oscar Piastri's VRS DirectForce Pro wheelbase confirmed from BoxThisLap (Dec 2024) — "VRS setup visible in rig tour video" [View Source]

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you verify sim racing setups?
Every component gets a confidence tier: Verified (direct evidence), Confirmed (strong circumstantial evidence), Reported (information without visual proof), Estimated (educated guess), or Unknown. Sources are cited with dates and links.
What's the most popular wheelbase among F1 drivers?
High-end direct drive wheelbases are the most popular among F1 drivers who sim race. Verstappen and Norris use Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 bases, while Russell uses a Simucube 2 Ultimate.
How much does a pro sim racing setup cost?
Pro setups range from ~$5,200 to over $50,000. Entry-level pro setups like Super GT's cost around $5,200, while F1 driver setups with custom cockpits can exceed $25,000.
How current is this information?
We update profiles when we find new sources showing equipment changes. Each profile shows "Last verified" dates. Sponsorship changes and upgrades are tracked with equipment timelines.

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