Hardware verified: February 2024 ยท Last reviewed: January 2026
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EST. RIG VALUE
~$15,000+
WHEELBASE
Simagic Alpha Ultimate
23Nm Direct Drive
DISPLAY
Samsung 49" Ultrawide
Odyssey Neo G9
SIM RACING WINS
iRacing 24H Spa
+ 5ร Monaco Legends
โก TL;DR (Home Rig โ Spain 2025):
Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm base ยท Simagic FX Pro formula wheel ยท Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals ยท Allinsport eRacer custom cockpit ยท Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49" ultrawide. No motion platform โ bodyshakers for haptic feedback instead.
๐ช๐ธ Rig at a Glance (Home Setup โ Spain)
| Component | Model / Spec | Metric | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Simagic Alpha Ultimate | 23Nm | ~$2,200 |
| Primary Wheel | Simagic FX Pro | Carbon ยท 4.3" LCD | ~$1,200 |
| Pedals | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ | 200kg Load Cell | ~$1,200 |
| Cockpit | Allinsport eRacer (Custom) | F1 Position | ~$5,000+ |
| Display | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49" | 5120ร1440 ยท 240Hz | ~$1,800 |
| Audio | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX | Wireless | ~$500 |
| Core Hardware Total | ~$11,900 | ||
๐น๏ธ Core Driving Controls
[Wheelbase] Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm VerifiedActive
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Verified: BoxThisLap (Feb 2024) โ Instagram analysis confirmed transition from Fanatec Podium DD1 to Simagic Alpha Ultimate in late 2023/early 2024[View Source]
Premium direct drive delivering 23Nm peak torque through custom 5-pole servo motors. Features 1ms response time and 262,144 ppr encoder resolution for professional-grade force feedback precision.
Peak Torque 23Nm
Response Time 1ms
Encoder Resolution 262,144 ppr
Previous Setup Fanatec Podium DD1 (20Nm)
[Primary Wheel] Simagic FX Pro VerifiedPrimary
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Verified: BoxThisLap (Feb 2024) โ Visually confirmed in Instagram posts from February 2024[View Source]
Full carbon fiber formula-style rim at approximately 1.3kg. Features a 4.3-inch LCD display for telemetry, 12 customizable RGB buttons, four thumb encoders, and dual-clutch paddle modules. 290mm diameter.
Construction Full Carbon Fiber
Diameter 290mm
Display 4.3" LCD Telemetry
Buttons 12 RGB + 4 Encoders
Weight ~1.3kg
[Pedals] Heusinkveld Ultimate+ VerifiedActive
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Verified: BoxThisLap (Feb 2024) โ Replaced "the old handmade ones he had" (custom Allinsport pedals)[View Source]
Professional-grade load cell system with 200kg brake load cell capacity and up to 140kg maximum force at the brake pedal. Features 9 brake resistance settings, hydraulic damping on every pedal, and 12-bit USB precision.
Brake Load Cell 200kg capacity
Max Brake Force 140kg
Resistance Settings 9 adjustable
Damping Hydraulic (all pedals)
Precision 12-bit USB
๐ฅ๏ธ Visuals, Cockpit & Audio
[Display] Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49" VerifiedActive
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Verified: Instagram analysis, BoxThisLap documentation
Single 49-inch ultrawide curved monitor rather than triple screens or VR. The 1000R curvature provides excellent peripheral vision coverage for racing immersion without the complexity of multi-monitor setups.
Resolution 5120ร1440 (DQHD)
Aspect Ratio 32:9
Refresh Rate 240Hz
Response Time 1ms
Curvature 1000R
Panel Quantum Mini-LED
[Cockpit] Allinsport eRacer (Custom) VerifiedActive
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Verified: Multiple sources confirm Allinsport partnership โ company founded by former Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull engineer Anton Stipinovich
Custom-designed frame combining tubular steel construction with carbon fiber components. Maintains an F1-style reclined seating position with a custom carbon fiber racing seat handcrafted to Alonso's measurements. Allinsport also supplies the Ferrari Driver Academy.
Manufacturer Allinsport (Italy)
Construction Steel + Carbon Fiber
Seating Position F1-style reclined
Seat Custom Carbon Fiber
Also Used By Rรคikkรถnen, Leclerc, Vettel
[Motion] None โ Bodyshakers Only VerifiedStatic
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Verified: Multiple sources confirm no dedicated motion platform
Alonso does not use a dedicated motion platform. Instead, his cockpit incorporates bodyshakers (tactile transducers) mounted to the rig frame for haptic feedback simulating engine vibrations, curb impacts, and tire slip. This provides immersion without the complexity and space requirements of full motion systems.
The lesson: Like Max Verstappen, many F1 pros prioritize stability and consistency over motion gimmicks for competitive racing.
[Audio] Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX VerifiedActive
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Verified: BoxThisLap documentation
Premium wireless headphones for audio immersion. Paired with a Logitech MK470 wireless keyboard and mouse combo for navigation and sim setup.
Type Over-Ear Wireless
ANC Active Noise Cancelling
Peripherals Logitech MK470 KB+Mouse
๐ Full Hardware List
| Component | Model / Spec | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm Verified | ~$2,200 |
| Primary Wheel | Simagic FX Pro Verified | ~$1,200 |
| Pedals | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Verified | ~$1,200 |
| Cockpit | Allinsport eRacer (Custom) Verified | ~$5,000+ |
| Display | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49" Verified | ~$1,800 |
| Audio | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Verified | ~$500 |
| Peripherals | Logitech MK470 Wireless KB+Mouse Verified | ~$50 |
| Haptics | Bodyshakers (Tactile Transducers) Verified | ~$300 |
| PC | Undisclosed (RTX class likely) Est | ~$3,000+ |
| Motion | None โ bodyshakers only Verified | $0 |
Home rig total: ~$15,000โ18,000+. PC specifications have never been publicly revealed.
๐ Hardware Evolution
| Component | Current (2024-2025) | Previous (2020-2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Simagic Alpha Ultimate (23Nm) | Fanatec Podium DD1 (20Nm) |
| Wheel | Simagic FX Pro | Fanatec Podium Racing F1 |
| Pedals | Heusinkveld Ultimate+ | Custom Allinsport (bespoke) |
The Fanatec-to-Simagic transition came sometime between late 2023 and early 2024, documented through Instagram posts analyzed by sim racing media.
๐ Sim Racing Career
"The level of simulation and the feeling of driving offered by rFactor 2 is second to none."โ Fernando Alonso (Motorsport Games Investor & Board Member)
November 2017
First active F1 driver to establish an esports team โ launched FA Racing G2 Logitech G, competing in F1 Esports.
2019
Relaunched as FA Racing with Veloce Esports, fielding drivers across iRacing, rFactor 2, DiRT Rally 2.0, and Gran Turismo.
May 2020
Debuted on rFactor 2 in The Race Legends Trophy. Completed over 2,000 km of testing in two weeks.
May-June 2020
Five consecutive Monaco victories in Legends Trophy events.
June 2020
Competed in Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans before a glitch derailed his team's challenge.
July 2020
Won iRacing 24 Hours of Spa with Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan, and Olli Pahkala โ peak competitive achievement.
January 2021
2nd place at iRacing 24 Hours of Daytona in LMP class.
2022
Shifted to non-driving role as Team Captain for Alpine's Virtual Le Mans entry.
2023-2025
No documented competitive sim racing events since returning to F1 full-time. Continues using home simulator during off-seasons.
Primary Simulators
iRacing
Primary endurance platform: 24H Daytona, 24H Spa, 24H Nรผrburgring. Won Spa 2020 with FA/RB Allinsports team.
rFactor 2
Legends Trophy competitions, Virtual 24H Le Mans. Alonso is an investor & board member of Motorsport Games (rFactor 2 parent company).
No documented competitive involvement with Assetto Corsa Competizione, SRO Esports, EA Sports F1 games, or Gran Turismo beyond his team's multi-platform presence.
๐ Multiple Simulator Environments
๐ช๐ธ Personal Home Rig (Spain)
The Simagic/Heusinkveld setup documented above. Primarily used during F1 off-seasons and for personal iRacing practice. Some sources mention a second identical setup in Lugano, Switzerland (unconfirmed).
๐ฌ๐ง Aston Martin AMR Technology Campus
Professional-grade F1 simulator at Silverstone, UK. Alonso: "probably the best facilities in the sport right now." Used between races for circuit preparation. Far more sophisticated than home equipment.
Unlike some esports professionals, Alonso does not appear to maintain a mobile or travel-ready simulator setup.
๐๏ธ The $75,000 Aston Martin F1 Simulator
โ ๏ธ Important: This is not Alonso's personal equipment โ it's a commercial product released in his #14 livery to commemorate his 400th Grand Prix at Mexico City (November 2024).
| Component | AMR24 F1 Simulator Spec | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Simucube 2 Pro (not Simagic) | Included |
| Wheel | Rexing Formula Wheel Mayaris 2 | Included |
| Pedals | Heusinkveld Sim Pedals Ultimate+S | Included |
| Monitor | AOC 49" Curved Gaming | Included |
| Chassis | Carbon Fiber Monocoque (from F1 CAD data) | Included |
| Motion (Optional) | D-BOX Generation 5 2250i | +$30,000 |
Base AMR24 Simulator
Starting Price
$75,000 / ยฃ70,000
Full Package
Includes front wing, nose cone, and D-BOX motion platform
Complete Setup
~$105,000
๐ฐ Cost to Copy Alonso's Setup
Alonso's Core Home Rig
Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm~$2,200
Simagic FX Pro Wheel~$1,200
Heusinkveld Ultimate+ Pedals~$1,200
Allinsport eRacer Cockpit~$5,000
Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49"~$1,800
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX~$500
Core Hardware
~$11,900
Full Setup (With PC)
Core Hardware~$11,900
Gaming PC (RTX 4080 class)~$3,000
Bodyshakers/Transducers~$300
Peripherals & Mounting~$300
Complete Setup
~$15,500
๐ก Budget Alternative
Simagic Alpha Mini / Moza R12~$800
Budget Formula Wheel~$400
Heusinkveld Sprint Pedals~$600
GT Omega ART Cockpit~$400
34" Ultrawide Monitor~$400
Budget Total
~$2,600
โ Fernando Alonso Setup FAQ
What sim racing setup does Fernando Alonso use?
Fernando uses a Simagic Alpha Ultimate 23Nm wheelbase, Simagic FX Pro formula wheel, Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals, custom Allinsport eRacer cockpit, and a Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 49" ultrawide monitor. Total home rig value: ~$15,000+. [BoxThisLap]
Did Alonso really win the iRacing 24 Hours of Spa?
Yes. In July 2020, Alonso won the iRacing 24 Hours of Spa alongside Rubens Barrichello, Tony Kanaan, and Olli Pahkala with the FA/RB Allinsports team. This remains one of the most accomplished real-world driver achievements in sim racing history. [iRacing Official]
Why doesn't Alonso use VR or triple monitors?
Alonso uses a single 49-inch ultrawide (Samsung Odyssey Neo G9) rather than VR or triple screens. Combined with bodyshakers rather than full motion, this reflects a pragmatic approach prioritizing reliability and usability over maximum immersion.
What happened to Alonso's esports team?
Alonso founded FA Racing G2 Logitech G in November 2017 โ the first active F1 driver to establish an esports team. The team competed in F1 Esports before dissolving. He relaunched as FA Racing with Veloce Esports in 2019. By 2022, he shifted to a non-driving role as Team Captain for Alpine's Virtual Le Mans entry.
Does Alonso have sponsorship deals with sim racing brands?
Despite using high-end equipment, Alonso does not appear to have official ambassadorship deals with Simagic, Heusinkveld, Fanatec, or other sim racing hardware manufacturers. His equipment choices appear to reflect personal preference. His primary equipment partner is Allinsport, who built his custom cockpit.
What is the $75,000 Aston Martin simulator?
The AMR24 F1 Simulator is a commercial product released in November 2024 commemorating Alonso's 400th Grand Prix. It is NOT Alonso's personal equipment โ it uses Simucube 2 Pro (not Simagic) and different specs. The full package with D-BOX motion costs approximately $105,000. [Memento Exclusives]
What is Alonso's PC spec?
Despite multiple sources attempting to document Alonso's complete setup, exact PC specifications have never been publicly revealed. BoxThisLap noted simply "a powerful PC of which we don't know specific specifications." Given his demanding 5120ร1440 ultrawide display at high refresh rates, an RTX 4080/4090 class system is likely.
๐ Sources & Verification
Primary Sources (Tier 1)
- BoxThisLap: "Fernando Alonso Sim Racing Setup 2024" โ Detailed equipment breakdown, Instagram analysis of hardware transition
- iRacing Official โ Race results, team affiliations, competitive history
- Memento Exclusives โ AMR24 F1 Simulator official announcement
- Fernando Alonso Instagram โ Equipment visibility in February 2024 posts
Secondary Sources (Tier 2)
- Allinsport Official โ Cockpit manufacturer, Ferrari Driver Academy partnership
- Aston Martin F1 Official โ Team simulator facilities information
๐ Verification Notes:
Equipment verified from Instagram posts, sim racing media analysis, and manufacturer partnerships. PC specifications remain undisclosed. Last audit: January 2026.