🏠 Primary Home Rig – Custom LPSIMU Build (June 2025)
| Component | Model / Spec | Metric | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Builder | LPSIMU (French Custom Simulator Company) | Professional | Verified |
| Chassis | Custom Red Sparkle Frame | Bespoke | Verified |
| Steering Wheel | F1 Replica with Integrated Dashboard | F1-spec | Verified |
| Wheelbase | Compatible: Simucube/Heusinkveld/Asetek/D-BOX | Unknown | Unverified |
| Pedals | LPSIMU Compatible (brand undisclosed) | Unknown | Unverified |
| Display | Configuration undisclosed | Unknown | Unverified |
| Est. Value | $10,000+ | ||
🕹️ LPSIMU Build – Core Components
[Chassis] LPSIMU Custom Professional Simulator VerifiedPrimary
LPSIMU is a French boutique simulator manufacturer known for professional-grade custom builds. Ocon's unit features a custom red sparkle paint finish matching his personal branding, developed in direct collaboration with his F1 engineering team to ensure the driving position and ergonomics precisely match his Haas VF-25 cockpit.
[Steering Wheel] F1 Replica with Integrated Dashboard VerifiedFormula
The steering wheel replicates the exact functionality and layout of Ocon's real F1 steering wheel, including an integrated dashboard display showing telemetry data. This allows for identical muscle memory development and procedural training for race starts, pit entry, and mode changes.
[Wheelbase/Pedals/Display] Undisclosed UnverifiedPrivate
Unlike drivers who showcase their equipment on YouTube or social media, Ocon keeps his specific hardware choices private. The LPSIMU simulator is compatible with top-tier components from all major manufacturers, but confirmation of his actual wheelbase brand, pedal system, motion platform (if any), monitors, and PC specifications would require direct disclosure from Ocon or LPSIMU.
🎮 Gran Turismo 7 Setup – "Equal Competition" Philosophy
| Component | Model / Spec | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | PlayStation (Gran Turismo 7) | Primary gaming platform | Verified |
| Seat | Basic Chair | Deliberately modest | Verified |
| Wheelbase | Logitech (model unspecified) | Entry-level by choice | Verified |
| Ranking | Top 5 Globally (claimed) | Self-reported Oct 2025 | Claimed |
"I want to race with what the others have. It's up to the best driver to deliver."— Esteban Ocon (Xinhua Interview, October 2025)
🏛️ Legacy Rig – Alpine Racing TRX (2020-2024)
| Component | Specification | Notes | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Trak Racer Alpine Racing TRX | 2" Steel, Dual-Position | Verified |
| Frame Material | Tubular Steel Construction | GT roll cage design | Verified |
| Position | Formula/GT Hybrid (tool-free switch) | <10 sec changeover | Verified |
| Pedal Capacity | 180kg brake load | Flex-free assembly | Verified |
| Seat | TRX Fiberglass Bucket | Integrated head restraint | Verified |
| Warranty | 5-year frame warranty | Trak Racer standard | Verified |
| Cockpit MSRP | ~$3,500 | ||
[Cockpit] Trak Racer Alpine Racing TRX VerifiedLegacy
The TRX was co-developed with Alpine F1 Team engineers to replicate the exact seating position of an F1 car. Its tubular steel construction (mimicking GT roll cages) offers superior torsional rigidity compared to aluminum profile rigs. The design evokes the lines of the Alpine A521/A522 F1 cars.
"The Alpine Racing TRX for me is amongst the best simulators on the market. It's a simulator that gives an experience as close to real racing as possible."— Esteban Ocon (Trak Racer Testimonial, 2022)
"I think the TRX compared to an F1 simulator is as good as you can have at home. I do want the TRX Trak Racer. Definitely! It's a very useful tool for preparing for Grand Prix's."— Esteban Ocon (Trak Racer Marketing, June 2022)
🏁 F1 Esports Setup – Haas x R8G Partnership (2025)
| Component | Model / Spec | Metric | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Fanatec ClubSport DD+ | 15Nm Direct Drive | ~$700 |
| Steering Wheel | Fanatec ClubSport F1 | 270mm, Alcantara/Carbon | ~$400 |
| Paddle Module | Podium Advanced Paddle Module | Dual Analog Clutch | ~$300 |
| Pedals | Fanatec ClubSport V3 | 90kg Load Cell | ~$360 |
| PC | Acer Predator Orion 7000 | Core Ultra 9, RTX 4090 | ~$4,000 |
| Monitor | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 57" | 7680x2160, 240Hz | ~$2,000 |
| Headset | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | Wireless, ANC | ~$350 |
| Partnership Setup Total | ~$8,100 | ||
[Wheelbase] Fanatec ClubSport DD+ VerifiedF1 Esports
The ClubSport DD+ delivers 15Nm of consistent torque with Fanatec's "FullForce" protocol for low-latency, high-frequency vibrations. This allows drivers to feel engine RPM harmonics and transmission shifts through the steering rim — cues previously lost in standard FFB signals.
[Pedals] Fanatec ClubSport V3 VerifiedF1 Esports
The ClubSport V3 uses a 90kg load cell sensor measuring pressure rather than travel — matching real F1 braking technique. Ocon likely configures this with the stiffest elastomer springs to create a "brick wall" feel. The optional hydraulic damper kit adds resistance simulating brake fluid viscosity.
[PC] Acer Predator Orion 7000 VerifiedR8G Standard
The Acer Predator Orion 7000 features Intel Core Ultra 9 (24 cores) and NVIDIA RTX 4090 for running F1 25 at 4K with Ray Tracing while simultaneously streaming and capturing telemetry. Target: locked 120-144fps for minimal input lag.
✈️ Travel Rig – Portable Simulation
| Component | Model / Spec | Notes | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockpit | Next Level Racing GT Lite Pro | Foldable, fabric seat | ~$400 |
| Wheelbase | Fanatec CSL DD (8Nm) | Compact, external PSU | ~$350 |
| Laptop | Acer Predator Helios 18 | RTX 4080 Mobile | ~$2,500 |
| Travel Rig Total | ~$3,250 | ||
[Cockpit] Next Level Racing GT Lite Pro EstimatedPortable
With the 2025 F1 calendar expanding to 24 races, drivers spend over 200 days away from home. Foldable cockpits like the GT Lite Pro can store flat in a travel case or hotel closet while maintaining consistent seating position for muscle memory.
📋 Full Hardware List (All Configurations)
| Component | LPSIMU Build (2025) | F1 Esports (Haas/R8G) | GT7 Setup | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cockpit | Custom LPSIMU (Red Sparkle) | TRX / Team Standard | Basic Chair | Verified |
| Wheelbase | Undisclosed | Fanatec ClubSport DD+ 15Nm | Logitech | Mixed |
| Wheel | F1 Replica + Dashboard | Fanatec ClubSport F1 | Logitech Standard | Verified |
| Pedals | Undisclosed | Fanatec ClubSport V3 90kg | Logitech Standard | Mixed |
| Display | Undisclosed | Samsung Neo G9 57" | TV | Estimated |
| PC | Undisclosed | Acer Predator Orion 7000 | PlayStation | Mixed |
| Headset | Undisclosed | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro | — | Verified |
| Motion | Undisclosed | Static (no motion) | Static | Estimated |
Estimated total value across all configurations: ~$15,000+ (excluding undisclosed LPSIMU components which could significantly increase this figure).
🏢 E-Motion Paris – Investment & Ambassador Role
Beyond personal rigs, Ocon's commercial investment in sim racing represents a significant bet on the industry's future.
Europe's Largest Sim Racing Center
Opened April 28, 2025, at 115 rue Réaumur in Paris's 2nd arrondissement, E-Motion is a 650m² facility with 40+ professional simulators covering karting, rally, GT, F4, and F1. A full-size F1 car bearing Ocon's #31 livery sits prominently in the center.
The Grid Championship: E-Motion partners with Elf oil company (reviving the legendary "Volant Elf" talent search that produced Alain Prost and Didier Pironi) to run an e-racing championship where winners earn funded real-world racing seasons.
🏆 Virtual Racing History
Unlike prolific sim racers Verstappen (Team Redline) or Leclerc (regular iRacing competitor), Ocon's competitive virtual racing has been minimal — primarily pandemic-era events.
| Event | Date | Platform | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renault Vitality GT Sport Show | April 7, 2020 | Gran Turismo Sport | 3rd Overall (won one race) |
| Virtual Monaco GP | May 24, 2020 | F1 2019 (Codemasters) | DNF (F1 Esports debut) |
| 24H of Le Mans Virtual | January 2022 | rFactor 2 | Did not participate* |
*Was scheduled to partner Fernando Alonso for Alpine (Car #36), but Alonso's jaw surgery prevented participation. Ocon: "We wanted to do it together somehow in the same car."
- Gran Turismo series (GT3 through GT7) — Primary platform, played since age 4
- F1 2019/F1 25 (EA/Codemasters) — Virtual GPs, Pro Challenges
- rFactor 2 — Would have used for Le Mans Virtual
- iRacing — Account confirmed (2020), but no regular competitive participation
💭 Philosophy & Quotes
🎯 Equal Competition Over Premium Equipment
Ocon's approach to sim racing differs fundamentally from peers like Verstappen who invest in cutting-edge hardware. He deliberately uses modest equipment for recreational gaming to ensure victories come from skill, not gear advantage.
"I want to race with what the others have. It's up to the best driver to deliver."— Esteban Ocon (Xinhua Interview, October 2025)
"People react differently when they see my name... I just want to race under the radar."— Esteban Ocon, on racing anonymously in Gran Turismo
"The simulation is getting very close to real life."— Esteban Ocon (2018)
🏭 Team Simulator Access
| Period | Team | Facility | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2024 | Alpine F1 Team | Enstone, UK | Began 2024 car testing Sept 2023 — "earliest ever" in his career |
| 2025-Present | Haas F1 Team | Maranello, Italy (via Toyota) | New simulator in development for 2026 regulations |
💰 Cost to Copy Ocon's Setup
F1 Esports Spec (Verified)
GT7 "Equal Competition" Setup
Ocon's philosophy: Beat the competition with skill, not gear.
💡 Beginner Alternative
❓ Esteban Ocon Setup FAQ
What sim racing setup does Esteban Ocon use?
Primary Home (June 2025): Custom LPSIMU professional simulator with red sparkle finish and F1 replica wheel with integrated dashboard. Specific wheelbase/pedal brands undisclosed.
F1 Esports: Fanatec ClubSport DD+ 15Nm, ClubSport F1 wheel, ClubSport V3 pedals via Haas/R8G partnership.
Gran Turismo 7: Deliberately basic setup — Logitech wheel and standard chair to compete on equal footing.
Unlike Verstappen's extensively documented rigs, Ocon keeps many hardware details private.
Is Esteban Ocon a competitive sim racer like Max Verstappen?
What is the Alpine Racing TRX and does Ocon still use it?
What is E-Motion Paris?
Founded by Édouard Schumacher, E-Motion plans expansion to 40 locations by 2028 including Lyon, Rome, Luxembourg, and Miami.
Why doesn't Ocon use top-tier equipment for Gran Turismo?
Why is so much of Ocon's setup "unverified"?
What games does Ocon play?
• EA SPORTS F1 games (F1 2019, F1 25) — Pro Challenges, Virtual GPs
• rFactor 2 — Would have used for 24H Le Mans Virtual
• iRacing — Account exists but no regular competitive participation
Unlike Verstappen's focus on iRacing endurance, Ocon primarily uses simulation for F1 training rather than esports.
📚 Sources & Verification
Primary Sources (Tier 1)
- Trak Racer Blog (June 2022) — Ocon testimonial for Alpine Racing TRX
- Haas F1 Official (2025) — R8G Esports partnership confirmation
- Fanatec Official — F1 Esports equipment standards
- LPSIMU Official Blog (June 2025) — Custom build confirmation with F1 replica wheel
- Xinhua Interview (October 2025) — Gran Turismo setup and "equal competition" philosophy
Secondary Sources (Tier 2)
- F1 25 Haas Pro Challenge (YouTube) — Ocon and Bearman gameplay
- R8G Esports Monitor Setup (YouTube) — Acer Predator partnership
- F1 Stars Show GT Sport Rigs (2020) — Early setup documentation
- Trak Racer TRX Compatibility — Hardware mount specifications
- Reddit (2017) — Early sim rig documentation
- L'Argus, Journal Auto (April 2025) — E-Motion Paris opening and Ocon investment
- GTPlanet, PlayStation France (March 2022) — Gran Turismo 7 ambassador announcement