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Lance Stroll

F1 Driver Since 2017 • 2016 F3 European Champion • Uses professional simulators for training only—no iRacing, no Twitch, no esports presence. An unusual case in modern F1.

Simucube · Leo Bodnar · Heusinkveld · Cool Performance Aston Martin Aramco F1 Professional Training Only
Hardware verified: December 2025 · Last reviewed: January 2026
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⚠️ Important Context About This Profile

Lance Stroll represents an unusual case among modern F1 drivers. Unlike Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, or Charles Leclerc—who actively stream, compete in iRacing, and share equipment details—Stroll maintains an exclusively professional approach to simulation.

  • No verified personal home sim rig for recreational use
  • No iRacing profile, Twitch streaming, or esports participation
  • Explicitly stated in 2021 that sim racing "isn't something that appeals" to him
  • Did not participate in F1 Virtual GPs during 2020 lockdowns

The equipment documented below refers to professional team simulators and reported private training infrastructure—not a recreational setup. Verification levels vary; read confidence badges carefully.

EST. INFRASTRUCTURE VALUE
~$100,000+
Professional Training
iRACING STATUS
No Profile
Not Active
TEAM WHEELBASE
Simucube 2 Pro
25Nm
PRIVATE WHEELBASE
Leo Bodnar
26Nm (Reported)
VIRTUAL GP
Declined
2020 Season
📹 Primary Sources: F1 Authentics (AMR25 Simulator) · Cool Performance Official · Aston Martin F1 (Memento Partnership) · Motorsport-Total (2019 Interview)

🏢 Team Rig (AMR25 Simulator)

⚡ TL;DR (Team Rig – Aston Martin AMR25 Simulator): Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm base · Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals · D-BOX Gen 5 motion · Rexing Mayaris wheel · AOC 49" ultrawide · Full-scale AMR25 replica chassis. This is the official team-spec simulator available through F1 Authentics for ~$75,000+.
🏢 Team Rig at a Glance (AMR25 Simulator)
ComponentModel / SpecMetricConfidence
WheelbaseSimucube 2 Pro25NmVerified
Steering WheelRexing Mayaris FormulaCarbonVerified
PedalsHeusinkveld Ultimate+200kg LoadVerified
MotionD-BOX Gen 5 2250i4 ActuatorsVerified
CockpitAMR25 Replica MonocoqueFull-ScaleVerified
DisplayAOC AGON 49" Curved32:9Verified
AudioEPOS H6PRO / HME110Team PartnerVerified
Team Rig Value~$75,000+

🕹️ Team Rig – Component Details

[Wheelbase] Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm VerifiedTeam
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Verified: F1 Authentics AMR25 Simulator product page lists Simucube 2 Pro as standard wheelbase[View Source]

The Simucube 2 Pro is the gold standard for high-end commercial simulators. Known for its advanced signal processing filters, it creates a consistent, reliable experience ideal for professional training environments. Unlike the "raw" industrial feel of Leo Bodnar systems, the Simucube provides a more refined, filtered sensation.

Peak Torque 25Nm
Type Direct Drive
Software TrueDrive
Filters Advanced (Slew Rate, Reconstruction)
[Steering Wheel] Rexing Mayaris Formula VerifiedTeam
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Verified: F1 Authentics specification lists Rexing Mayaris as standard wheel[View Source]

Full carbon fiber Formula-style wheel with integrated display and illuminated buttons. A versatile wheel capable of handling F1, GT, and LMP profiles. Pre-configured for F1 25 game compatibility with team simulator setups.

Construction Forged Carbon Fiber
Display Integrated LCD
Buttons Illuminated
[Pedals] Heusinkveld Ultimate+ VerifiedTeam
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Verified: F1 Authentics and Memento Exclusives specifications confirm Heusinkveld Ultimate+ with adjustable brake resistance[View Source]

High-end load cell pedals measuring force rather than travel. Customizable elastomer stacks allow engineers to create progressive brake curves—soft initial bite followed by a hard wall, simulating carbon brake disc feel. While excellent, load cells lack the dynamic fluid feel of real hydraulic systems.

Brake Type Load Cell + Elastomers
Max Force 200kg
Software SmartControl
Damping Hydraulic
[Motion] D-BOX Gen 5 2250i Haptic System VerifiedTeam
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Verified: F1 Authentics confirms D-BOX Generation 5 2250i haptic motion system[View Source]

Unlike large motion platforms that sweep the entire rig, D-BOX uses four electromechanical actuators for high-frequency haptic feedback. The system reproduces frequencies between 0Hz-100Hz with negligible latency—simulating road texture, curb strikes, tire scrub sensation, and engine harmonics through the chassis.

Actuators 4× Electromechanical
Frequency Range 0-100Hz
Feedback Type Haptic (not large motion)
FIA Licensed Yes
[Cockpit] AMR25 Full-Scale Replica Monocoque VerifiedTeam
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Verified: Built using exact CAD data from the AMR25 race car[View Source]

This is not a standard aluminum extrusion rig—it's a composite monocoque replicating the driver's "eye-point" down to the millimeter. The geometric fidelity ensures proprioception transfers correctly; Stroll instinctively knows where the car's corners are. Front wing and nose cone included for psychological immersion.

Construction Composite Monocoque
Position F1 Reclined (Exact Replica)
CAD Source Official AMR25 Data
Kinematics Front Pivot (Oversteer Focus)

🏠 Private Training Rig (Cool Performance)

⚠️ Verification Note: The Cool Performance private rig is reported in detailed research documents but has lower verification confidence than the official team simulator. Stroll has not publicly confirmed this equipment. Cool Performance is known to supply F1 drivers including Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz.
🏠 Private Rig at a Glance (Cool Performance – Reported)
ComponentModel / SpecMetricConfidence
WheelbaseLeo Bodnar SimSteering 2~26NmReported
Steering WheelCP-S Custom Replica1:1 AMR GripReported
PedalsCP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing)Real Master Cyl.Reported
CockpitCool Performance FormulaTubular SteelReported
DisplaySamsung Odyssey G949" 240HzReported
MotionConfigurable / StaticVariableEstimated
GPUNVIDIA RTX 5080/40908K CapableReported
Private Rig Est. Value~$30,000+

🔧 Private Rig – Component Details

[Wheelbase] Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 ~26Nm ReportedPrivate
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⚠️ Reported: Research documents indicate Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 for private training. Not publicly confirmed by Stroll.

Unlike the consumer-focused Simucube, the Leo Bodnar system is built around a Kollmorgen AKM industrial servo motor—the same class used in robotics and automation. Known for transmitting every spike of data unfiltered, it provides a "brutal" experience that ruthlessly exposes driving errors. Preferred by professionals for serious training.

Peak Torque ~26Nm
Motor Kollmorgen AKM Industrial
Filtering None (Raw Signal)
Also Used By Max Verstappen, Lando Norris
[Pedals] CP-S Hydraulic with AP Racing Master Cylinders ReportedPrivate
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⚠️ Reported: Cool Performance custom hydraulic system with AP Racing components. Not publicly confirmed.

This system addresses load cell limitations by using genuine AP Racing master cylinders. The pedal pushes a piston into brake fluid, providing true hydrodynamic feedback—including the pressure build-up and slight "give" as fluid compresses. Electronically adjustable positioning allows millimeter-precision ergonomic changes.

Technology Real Hydraulic (Fluid)
Master Cylinders AP Racing
Adjustment Electronic Positioning
Advantage Trail Braking Precision
[Cockpit] Cool Performance Formula Simulator ReportedPrivate
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⚠️ Reported: Cool Performance Formula chassis confirmed as supplier to F1 drivers including Norris, Sainz[View Source]

Unlike the enclosed monocoque of the team rig, the CP Formula uses a tubular steel spaceframe prioritizing accessibility and adjustability. The "side-mounting" of the steering motor allows for extreme "high knees" F1 seating without structural obstruction. ~120kg gross weight acts as a damper, preventing vibration during curb strikes.

Construction Tubular Steel Spaceframe
Motor Mount Side-Mounted (Open)
Weight ~120kg (base)
Philosophy "Lab Instrument" Data Focus

📋 Full Hardware Comparison (Both Rigs)

ComponentTeam (AMR25 Simulator)Private (Cool Performance)Confidence
PurposeCommercial, Immersion, Visual ReplicationDeep Training, Data Correlation
WheelbaseSimucube 2 Pro 25NmLeo Bodnar SimSteering 2 ~26NmVerified / Reported
Steering WheelRexing Mayaris FormulaCP-S Custom (1:1 AMR Replica)Verified / Reported
PedalsHeusinkveld Ultimate+CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing)Verified / Reported
CockpitAMR25 Composite MonocoqueTubular Steel SpaceframeVerified / Reported
MotionD-BOX Gen 5 (4 Actuators)Configurable / StaticVerified / Estimated
KinematicsFront Pivot (Oversteer Focus)Neutral/Static (Input Focus)Verified / Estimated
DisplayAOC AGON 49" (32:9)Samsung Odyssey G9 (240Hz)Verified / Reported
AudioEPOS H6PRO / HME110EPOS (Team Partner)Verified
GPURTX 4090 ClassRTX 5080 / 4090Estimated

Combined infrastructure value: ~$100,000+ for professional training environment.

🎮 Esports & Online Racing: Notable Absence

📊 Lance Stroll vs. Other F1 Drivers: Sim Racing Engagement

Lance Stroll represents a unique case among modern F1 drivers—he maintains an exclusively professional approach to simulation with zero public esports presence.

ActivityMax VerstappenCharles LeclercLando NorrisLance Stroll
Public Home Rig✓ Documented✓ Documented✓ Documented✗ None
iRacing Active✓ Team Redline✓ Active✓ Active✗ No Profile
Twitch Streaming✓ Occasional✓ Regular✓ Regular✗ None
Virtual GP (2020)— Declined✓ Participated✓ Participated✗ Declined
Le Mans Virtual✓ Winner— No✓ Participated✗ Never
Equipment Reveals✓ Multiple✓ Multiple✓ Multiple✗ None
"iRacing, too—another hobby honed by several current F1 drivers over lockdown—isn't something that appeals."
— Lance Stroll, 2021 Interview
Key Facts:
  • F1 Virtual GP (2020): Racing Point confirmed their race drivers would not compete. Team fielded David Schumacher and musician Simon Neil instead.
  • 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual: No evidence of participation in 2020, 2022, or 2023 editions.
  • iRacing: No documented iRacing profile. A Reddit post claimed to find him in iRacing (2024), but this remains unverified.
  • Gaming Preference (2019): Stroll said he plays F1 games casually, prefers cockpit view, doesn't race under his own name, and picks Hamilton's Mercedes because "it's the better car."

💭 Philosophy & Team Use

"I was in the sim yesterday, the day before, I'm feeling pretty strong. We turned up the steering strength and I felt good winding on the lock."
— Lance Stroll on testing his broken wrist recovery (Bahrain GP 2023)
"We have a new simulator that's now operational."
— Lance Stroll on Aston Martin's upgraded DiL facility (Early 2025)

Stroll has logged approximately 20+ hours of simulator work during the 2023 wrist recovery alone. His simulator use is documented primarily through team statements about testing, setup correlation, and injury rehabilitation—not recreational content.

Professional Simulator Context:

At Aston Martin's AMTC (AMR Technology Campus), Stroll uses a full-scale engineering simulator running rFpro software for car development. Simulator driver Dani Juncadella declared the new facility "even better than McLaren's" in late 2024 after upgrades funded by Lawrence Stroll's investment program.

🛒 Consumer Products with Stroll Branding

Important Clarification: These are products sold to consumers with Stroll branding—not documentation of his personal equipment. The Memento Exclusives partnership "commemorates Fernando Alonso's 400th Grand Prix and recognizes Lance Stroll's history with simulators."

Curv AMR-C01

Earlier luxury simulator collaboration. Uses PSE GPX wheel instead of Rexing.

Simucube 2 Pro WheelbaseIncluded
PSE GPX WheelIncluded
Heusinkveld PedalsIncluded
Sennheiser AudioIncluded
Starting Price ~$70,000+

💰 Cost to Replicate Lance's Setup

Private Training Level

Premium Formula Wheel~$2,000
Hydraulic Pedal System~$3,000
Cool Performance Cockpit~$15,000
Samsung G9 49"~$1,000
Training-Level ~$26,000

💡 Budget Alternative

Simucube 2 Sport / Moza R16~$1,200
Budget Formula Wheel~$400
Sim-Lab P1-X~$850
34" Ultrawide~$400
Budget Total ~$3,500

❓ Lance Stroll Setup FAQ

What sim racing setup does Lance Stroll use?
Lance Stroll uses two professional-grade simulators for training—not recreation:

Team Rig (AMR25 Simulator): Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm, Heusinkveld Ultimate+ pedals, D-BOX Gen 5 motion, Rexing Mayaris wheel, AOC 49" ultrawide.

Private Rig (Cool Performance – Reported): Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 ~26Nm, CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinders, tubular steel cockpit.

Unlike most F1 drivers, Stroll has no documented personal home rig for recreational use, no iRacing profile, and no streaming presence.
Does Lance Stroll race on iRacing?
No verified evidence exists. Unlike teammates Max Verstappen (Team Redline member) and competitors like Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc (active iRacing participants and Twitch streamers), Stroll has no documented iRacing profile. He stated in 2021 that sim racing "isn't something that appeals" to him recreationally. A 2024 Reddit post claimed to spot him in iRacing, but this remains unverified.
Why didn't Lance Stroll participate in F1 Virtual GPs?
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, Racing Point officially confirmed their race drivers would not compete in the F1 Virtual GP series. The team fielded substitutes including David Schumacher and musician Simon Neil. Stroll was one of the few F1 drivers on the 20-driver grid who declined when others like George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, and Lando Norris actively participated.
What's the difference between the Team and Private rigs?
Team Rig (AMR25): Prioritizes immersion and visual replication. Full-scale monocoque chassis, front-pivot motion for oversteer sensation, filtered Simucube FFB. Used for commercial activations and driver preparation.

Private Rig (Cool Performance): Prioritizes raw mechanical fidelity. Open tubular chassis for adjustability, unfiltered Leo Bodnar FFB that exposes errors, real hydraulic braking for trail braking precision. A "lab instrument" for data-driven training.
Can I buy Lance Stroll's simulator?
Yes—sort of. The Aston Martin AMR25 Simulator by F1 Authentics/Memento Exclusives is available for ~$75,000+. It uses the same CAD data as the real race car and comes in Stroll or Alonso livery options. However, this is a commercial product with his branding, not documentation of his personal equipment.
How does Lance Stroll's simulator use compare to other F1 drivers?
Stroll represents the opposite end of the spectrum from drivers like Max Verstappen. While Verstappen is a Team Redline co-owner, daily iRacing user, and multiple virtual endurance race winner, Stroll treats simulation purely as a professional development tool. He has no streaming presence, no esports participation, and no public equipment reveals. His simulator use is documented through team statements about testing and injury rehabilitation, not content creation.
What games does Lance Stroll play?
Professional: rFactor Pro or custom simulation software at the Aston Martin factory for car development. rFpro is standard for F1 engineering simulators.

Reported Personal: iRacing (unverified), F1 games casually. In a 2019 interview, Stroll said he plays official F1 games, prefers cockpit view, doesn't race under his own name, and chooses Hamilton's Mercedes because "it's the better car."

Marketing: F1 25 for sponsor activations and team content.

📚 Sources & Verification

Primary Sources (Verified)

Secondary Sources (Reported/Research)

Notable Absence Sources

  • Racing Point official 2020 Virtual GP communications — Confirmed race drivers would not compete
  • No Twitch profile found under any verified account
  • No iRacing membership in public databases as of January 2026
  • No equipment reveal videos, social media posts, or interviews documenting personal home setup
📋 Verification Methodology: Team simulator verified through manufacturer product pages and partnership announcements. Cool Performance private rig reported in research documents but not publicly confirmed by Stroll. Esports absence verified through F1 official records, platform searches, and social media audit. Last audit: January 2026.