Lando Norris

2025 F1 World Champion, McLaren driver, Quadrant founder. Started watching sim racing at age 4, began active racing at ages 6-7 — now runs $50,000+ in Cool Performance hardware across two professional rigs.

2025 F1 World Champion McLaren F1 Quadrant Founder Elgato Partner 🇧🇪 Half-Belgian
Hardware verified: February 2025 · Last reviewed: January 2026
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Career
F1 World Champion
2025 · McLaren
Sim Experience
~19 Years
Active since age 6-7
Rig Value
$50,000+
2 simulators
Quadrant
1.12M Subs
Brand channel
📹 5 Setup Videos (2018–2025): "Why Are Simulators Important?" (Mar 2023), "All Lando's Gear" (Feb 2025) · See all sources ↓
⚡ TL;DR (Current 2025 setup): Cool Performance Formula Pro + GT Pro simulators · Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 26Nm · CP-S wheel with 4.3" LCD · Bespoke hydraulic pedals (up to 200kg) · Triple 4K monitors @ 240Hz · PC: RTX 5080, Intel i9 (water-cooled).
🏎️ Rig at a Glance
Component Model / Spec Metric Est. Cost
Wheelbase Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 FFB 26 Nm $3,000-4,000
Primary Wheel Cool Performance CP-S Wheel 4.3" LCD $2,000
Pedals Cool Performance Bespoke Hydraulic 200kg max $3,000
Cockpit (Formula) Cool Performance Formula Pro F1 position £24,350+
Display (×3) Triple 4K 240Hz 1ms monitors Triple 4K $1,500+
Formula Pro Build Total: $30,000+

🏁 Lando's Dual Simulator Setup

"Throughout my career I have used numerous simulators but in terms of development and accuracy I feel Cool Performance is the best option."

— Lando Norris, McLaren F1 Driver (Cool Performance)

🕹️ Core Driving Controls

[Wheelbase] Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 26Nm Verified Active
Verified: [Cool Performance 2025]

Industrial-grade direct drive system providing 26Nm of torque. Brushless servo motor with 1:1 hardware ratio for instant, realistic force feedback.

Peak Torque 26 Nm
Motor Type Brushless Servo
Resolution 16-bit encoder
[Pedals] Cool Performance Bespoke Hydraulic Verified Active
Verified: [Product Page]

Quaife-developed hydraulic pedal set with brake pressure up to 200kg. Hall sensors for throttle and clutch.

Brake Type Full hydraulic (200kg)
Developer Quaife Engineering
Sensors Hall effect

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What sim racing setup does Lando Norris use?

Leo Bodnar SimSteering2 26Nm, Cool Performance CP-S wheel with 4.3" LCD, bespoke hydraulic pedals (200kg), and Cool Performance Formula Pro cockpit. Triple 4K 240Hz monitors, RTX 5080/i9 PC.

How much does Lando Norris's sim rig cost?

~$50,000+ for both simulators. The Formula Pro rig alone is £24,350+ ($30,000+).

Does Lando Norris stream sim racing?

Yes! Lando regularly streams iRacing on Twitch. He founded Quadrant in November 2020.

💰 Build Lando's Rig

📚 Sources

All specs verified through Cool Performance, Quadrant YouTube, BoxThisLap, SimBuilds, and OC Racing. Last verified: January 2026.

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