Jarno Opmeer

The Simucube 2 Ultimate is an industrial-grade direct drive wheelbase delivering 32Nm peak torque — the highest in consumer sim racing. Jarno runs reduced in-game FFB strength (~46-50% at 100% profile) to maintain detail sensitivity without fatigue during long sessions. The instant torque response enables him to feel the exact moment tires break traction.

The PSE GPX is a premium F1-style formula wheel featuring carbon fiber construction, integrated telemetry display, and magnetic paddle shifters. Jarno mentioned the base + wheel combination costs "€6000" together, indicating the championship-proven quality of this setup.

The Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals feature a hydraulic-simulation load cell brake with up to 136kg adjustable force. The SmartControl software allows precise curve customization for threshold braking consistency. Jarno collaborated with Heusinkveld for a "braking technique" video demonstrating proper pedal usage.

Jarno upgraded to a Sim-Lab aluminum profile rig in December 2021, replacing his original Playseat F1 Ultimate Edition. The 8020 aluminum extrusion provides the absolute rigidity needed to handle his 32Nm Simucube without flex. Configured in F1-style reclined position for authentic driving ergonomics.

Like most elite F1 Esports competitors, Jarno deliberately avoids motion platforms. Motion actuators introduce latency between physics calculation and physical movement. For a driver competing at the world championship level, a rigid, static chassis ensures Force Feedback from the steering wheel is the primary and instantaneous source of grip information.

In late 2023, Jarno upgraded to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG49WCD — a 49-inch super-ultrawide with 0.03ms response time. He specifically cited the "0.03 milliseconds of delay only" as critical for competitive racing. The QD-OLED panel features infinite contrast and a custom graphene heatsink to prevent burn-in during long streaming sessions.

"The reason why we use the Arctis Nova Pro Wireless at Mercedes is because we've got a great level of customization available to us. We've got noise cancelling where you can stay very much focused on your driving." The Mercedes team created a custom SteelSeries Sonar audio profile optimized for sim racing.

Built by Overclockers UK, Jarno's PC prioritizes consistent frame rates over visual fidelity. He runs all graphics at lowest values to maximize performance — "if you are struggling with FPS, put resolution to 1080p because that would give you slightly more FPS."