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EST. TOTAL VALUE
~£30,600+
Formula Pro
F1 SEASONS
2
Haas 2021-2022
WHEELBASE
Leo Bodnar 26Nm
Direct Drive
RIG BUILDER
Cool Performance
Formula Pro
KEY CONTEXT
No Team Sim
Haas had none
⚠️ Critical Context: Haas F1 Team had NO team simulator during Mick's 2021-2022 tenure — the only F1 constructor without one. Haas accessed Ferrari's Maranello facility only 10-15 days per year, making Mick's personal Cool Performance rig his primary tool for race preparation and circuit learning. Haas is only now building an in-house simulator at Banbury through a Toyota Gazoo Racing partnership, expected mid-2026.
⚡ TL;DR:
Cool Performance Formula Pro cockpit · Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor) · CP-S hydraulic pedals (AP Racing, 200kg) · Samsung 49" ultrawide (inferred) · Pro-Sim proprietary rFactor training software with MoTeC telemetry · Owned since 2020. Listed alongside Norris, Sainz, Albon, and Vettel as a Formula Pro user. No photos of his rig have ever surfaced — Mick is famously private. Now preparing for 2026 IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (car #47).
📹 Primary Sources:
Cool Performance Official Testimonial ·
Pro-Sim Driver Roster ·
Mercedes-AMG F1 Sim Work
🏎️ Rig at a Glance
| Component | Model / Spec | Metric | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB | 26Nm | ~£4,000 |
| Steering Wheel | CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula | 287mm | ~£2,000 |
| Pedals | CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing) | 200kg Brake | ~£3,500 |
| Cockpit | Cool Performance Formula Pro | 120kg+ Frame | ~£15,000 |
| Seat | Custom Fiberglass Formula Seat | F1 Position | ~£1,500 |
| Display | Samsung 49" Ultrawide (Odyssey G9 class) | DQHD 5120×1440, 240Hz | ~£1,200 |
| PC | Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX (Water Cooled) | Custom | ~£2,500 |
| Telemetry | MoTeC Data System | 50+ channels | Included |
| Software | Pro-Sim rFactor + Assetto Corsa + iRacing | Pre-installed | Included |
| Total Est. Value | ~£30,600+ | ||
🕹️ Core Driving Controls
[Wheelbase] Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB ~26Nm VerifiedActive
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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Pro specification — Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 with Kollmorgen AKM54 servo motor[View Source]
Industrial-grade direct drive system delivering 26Nm of peak torque via a Kollmorgen AKM54 servo motor. Features over 2 million resolution points per wheel turn and CP-S custom software modelling. The same wheelbase used by Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Jimmie Johnson.
Peak Torque 26Nm
Motor Kollmorgen AKM54
Resolution 2,000,000+ points/turn
Power Supply 480W (100V-240V)
Software CP-S Custom Configuration
[Steering Wheel] CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula Wheel VerifiedActive
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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Pro specification — CP-S carbon fibre formula wheel[View Source]
Hand-made carbon fibre and anodised aluminium steering wheel designed with input from Lando Norris. Features a comprehensive F1-style button layout with dual clutch paddles, rotary encoders, and a 50.8mm quick release system.
Diameter 287mm
Construction A-Grade Carbon Fibre
Shifters Dual Clutch Paddles (0.1-10% bite)
Controls 9 switches, 9 rotary dials, HAT
Quick Release 50.8mm QR
[Pedals] CP-S Hydraulic Pedals with AP Racing Master Cylinder VerifiedActive
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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Pro specification — CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinder[View Source]
Professional-grade hydraulic pedals using genuine AP Racing master cylinders. Features a simulated brake caliper with hundreds of configurations, gas-spring throttle with 3 force levels, and an electronically-controlled sliding pedal box with 300mm of travel adjustment.
Brake Type True Hydraulic
Max Brake Force 200kg
Master Cylinder AP Racing
Throttle Gas-spring (3 force levels)
Pedal Box Travel 300mm Electronic Adjust
Bearings High Quality Linear
[Cockpit] Cool Performance Formula Pro ConfirmedSince 2020
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✅ Confirmed: Cool Performance official testimonial page confirms Mick Schumacher as a Formula Pro user since 2020, listed alongside Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, and Sebastian Vettel[View Source]
The Cool Performance Formula Pro (manufactured by Pro-Sim at Quaife Engineering, Sevenoaks, Kent) is handbuilt to ISO 9001 standards. CNC-machined powder-coated aluminium weighing over 120kg, engineered for zero flex. Mick has described it as comparable to "larger F1 simulators" but compact enough to fit in his living room.
Dimensions 2000mm x 650mm x 1050mm
Frame Weight 120kg+
Material CNC Aluminium (Powder Coated)
Engineering ISO 9001 Certified
Frame Warranty Lifetime
Manufacturer Sevenoaks, UK
[Display] Samsung 49" Ultrawide Curved (Odyssey G9 class) InferredActive
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⚠️ Inferred: Cool Performance offers configurations from single 32" curved up to triple cinema-screen projection. Mick's description of his rig as "small, compact and fits in my living room" favours a single 49" ultrawide over triple screens. His 2020-era build may have shipped with an earlier Samsung model.
49-inch super-ultrawide curved gaming monitor in DQHD 5120×1440 resolution at 240Hz with ≤1ms response time. The standard ultrawide option with Cool Performance Formula Pro builds. Single ultrawide is the most space-efficient high-FOV solution — consistent with Mick's "compact living room" description.
Size 49" Curved
Resolution DQHD 5120×1440
Refresh Rate 240Hz
Response Time ≤1ms
Confidence Inferred from CP standard options + "compact" description
[Motion] None Confirmed — Static Setup UnknownUnknown
⚠️ Unknown: D-BOX 3DoF motion (Pitch, Roll, Yaw) is a popular upgrade for Cool Performance's professional driver clients, but no source confirms Mick has it installed.
No motion platform has been documented for Schumacher's personal rig. The Formula Pro offers optional D-BOX 3DoF motion (FIA-licensed, 1.5" travel) as an upgrade. Whether Mick opted for this remains unknown.
Motion Platform None confirmed
Optional D-BOX 3DoF (Pitch/Roll/Yaw, FIA licensed, 1.5" travel)
[Haptics] None Confirmed UnknownUnknown
⚠️ Unknown: Precision tactile feedback is available as an optional Formula Pro upgrade. No source confirms whether Mick has this installed.
Cool Performance offers a precision tactile feedback system as an optional upgrade for the Formula Pro. Like the motion platform, whether Mick opted for this remains undocumented.
💻 Software & Telemetry
[Software] Pro-Sim Proprietary rFactor Training Platform VerifiedActive
✅ Verified: Cool Performance software page — "We chose rFactor as our sim racing software platform because the physics of the software are the most realistic, hence why many F1 teams also use rFactor as a base for their simulator software."[View Source]
A critical and often-overlooked detail: Cool Performance's proprietary training software is built on the rFactor (1) platform, not rFactor 2 or rFactor Pro. Pro-Sim has spent over a decade developing custom car and track content on this platform. Every Formula Pro also ships with Assetto Corsa and iRacing pre-installed and optimally configured.
Base Platform rFactor (1) — custom Pro-Sim build
Car Models 35+ (F4 through F2, GT3/GT4, LMP, Porsche Cup, BTCC)
Tracks 40+ laser-scanned circuits
Updates Cloud-pushed, as frequently as weekly
Also Installed Assetto Corsa, iRacing (pre-configured)
📊 Pro-Sim relationship: Pro-Sim is the manufacturing and engineering arm; Cool Performance is the commercial brand. Both are headquartered at Quaife Engineering in Sevenoaks, Kent. Pro-Sim's homepage also lists Mick as a driver client.
[Telemetry] MoTeC Data System VerifiedActive
✅ Verified: MoTeC telemetry is standard with CP/Pro-Sim software — professional-grade data analysis system[View Source]
Every Formula Pro ships with MoTeC data integration providing over 50 data channels including slip angles, GPS positioning, brake and throttle traces, RPM, and more. This is the same telemetry platform used in professional motorsport.
Data Channels 50+
Metrics Slip angles, GPS, brake/throttle traces, RPM
Integration Standard with CP/Pro-Sim software
🏁 Career Evolution & Sim Usage
"I have been using the formula simulator since 2020. The quality and detail Cool Performance go to in order to create a device that replicates a wide range of race cars is unparalleled and something I have only experienced in larger F1 simulators. The difference is, this sim is small, compact and fits in my living room!"— Mick Schumacher (Cool Performance official testimonial)
📹 Privacy note: No photograph or video of Mick's personal sim rig has ever surfaced publicly. He has never posted images of his simulator on Instagram or elsewhere. Mick is famously private — "If I go to the city, I'm happy that I'm free, that nobody knows who I am." He has no Twitch channel and does not stream.
🔄 Evolving stance on sim racing: In May 2019, Mick told ESPN: "I don't do any sim at home or whatever. If I do, it's with the team, which is a proper preparation for me… I don't have the feeling I need to do online racing." This predates his Cool Performance purchase by roughly a year. His stance clearly evolved — influenced by COVID lockdowns, his imminent F1 debut, and Haas's simulator deficit. Crucially, his 2019 quote dismissed recreational online racing; his CP usage appears oriented toward professional training.
📅 Career Timeline & Simulator Context
| Period | Role | Simulator Context |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | European F3 Champion (Prema) | Pre-Cool Performance era; no home sim |
| 2019 | Ferrari FDA / F2 Driver | Told ESPN "I don't do any sim at home" — accessed Ferrari Maranello facility |
| 2020 | F2 Champion (Prema) | Acquired Cool Performance Formula Pro during COVID lockdowns |
| 2021-2022 | Haas F1 Driver | Haas had NO team simulator — personal rig was primary prep tool. Only 10-15 days/year at Ferrari's sim. |
| 2023 | Mercedes F1 Reserve Driver | Extensive Brackley overnight simulator sessions; credited for double podium at 2023 Spanish GP |
| 2024-2025 | Alpine WEC Driver | 3 podiums including Fuji; continued personal sim training |
| 2026 | IndyCar (Rahal Letterman Lanigan, #47) | RLL simulator for oval prep; noted limitations of sim for ovals |
🏢 Professional Simulator Experience
Mick's professional simulator experience spans three distinct platforms far more sophisticated than any consumer rig:
Ferrari/FDA Simulator (2019-2022) — Dynisma-built system
As a Ferrari Driver Academy member throughout his Haas years, Mick had access to the team's Maranello simulator. Ferrari upgraded to a cutting-edge Dynisma-built system in late 2021, featuring sub-4ms latency, 6DoF motion with bandwidth exceeding 55 Hz, and a 360° visual environment. The older unit was repurposed for customer racing and FDA young drivers. However, Haas only accessed this facility 10-15 days per year.
Mercedes Brackley Simulator (2023-2024) — "Full Digital Twin"
As reserve driver, Mick's primary role was simulator work at Brackley. He performed overnight sessions during European race weekends, testing setups in Mercedes's advanced driver-in-loop simulator — described as a "full digital twin" of the W14. His contributions were publicly credited by both Hamilton and Russell for Mercedes's double podium at the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.
"It is the closest experience I've had between a simulator and real life."— Mick Schumacher on the Mercedes Brackley simulator
IndyCar/RLL Simulator (2025-2026) — Oval Preparation
For his IndyCar transition, Mick has used the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing simulator for oval preparation. He acknowledged its limitations with characteristic honesty:
"There's only so much you can do on a simulator. It just keeps going left."— Mick Schumacher on oval preparation for IndyCar 2026
🎮 Sim Racing Activity & Brand Relationships
Zero public sim racing competition results. Mick has never appeared in Virtual GPs, online iRacing events, or esports charity races. During the 2020 COVID Virtual GP series, it was his cousin David Schumacher who participated, not Mick — he was focused on F2 preparation.
His Race of Champions appearances (2019 Mexico City, 2023 Sweden, 2025 Sydney) were real-world driving events, though at the 2023 ROC he faced and beat eROC sim racing champion Jarno Opmeer in a head-to-head.
Brand relationship: Cool Performance describes Mick's relationship as organic rather than commercial — "F1 drivers consistently select Cool Performance not due to sponsorships or marketing arrangements, but because of the proven success of its simulators." No iRacing profile has been found. No other sim racing brand partnerships have been identified.
His Race of Champions appearances (2019 Mexico City, 2023 Sweden, 2025 Sydney) were real-world driving events, though at the 2023 ROC he faced and beat eROC sim racing champion Jarno Opmeer in a head-to-head.
Brand relationship: Cool Performance describes Mick's relationship as organic rather than commercial — "F1 drivers consistently select Cool Performance not due to sponsorships or marketing arrangements, but because of the proven success of its simulators." No iRacing profile has been found. No other sim racing brand partnerships have been identified.
📋 Full Hardware List
| Component | Model / Specification | Est. Cost | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockpit | Cool Performance Formula Pro | ~£15,000 | Confirmed |
| Wheelbase | Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm) | ~£4,000 | Likely |
| Steering Wheel | CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula (287mm) | ~£2,000 | Likely |
| Pedals | CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing, 200kg) | ~£3,500 | Likely |
| Seat | CP-S Formula Custom Seat (Fiberglass/Leather) | ~£1,500 | Likely |
| Display | Samsung 49" Ultrawide (Odyssey G9 class, DQHD 5120×1440) | ~£1,200 | Inferred |
| PC | Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX (Water Cooled) | ~£2,500 | Inferred |
| Software | Pro-Sim rFactor (proprietary) + Assetto Corsa + iRacing | Included | Verified |
| Telemetry | MoTeC Data System (50+ channels) | Included | Likely |
| Audio | SteelSeries Headset | ~£100-150 | Inferred |
| Motion | None confirmed (D-BOX 3DoF optional) | — | Unknown |
| Haptics | None confirmed (Precision tactile optional) | — | Unknown |
Total estimated value: ~£30,600+ (Formula Pro with standard components). Rig owned since 2020 — PC and display specs may reflect earlier hardware unless upgraded. "Confirmed" = direct evidence on testimonial page. "Likely" = standard on every Formula Pro, no evidence of substitution. "Inferred" = reasonable deduction from CP standard options. "Unknown" = optional upgrades with no confirmation.
💰 Cost to Copy Mick's Setup
Mick's Cool Performance Formula Pro
Cool Performance Formula Pro~£15,000
CP-S Hydraulic Pedals~£3,500
CP-S Carbon Fibre Wheel~£2,000
CP-S Formula Custom Seat~£1,500
Samsung 49" Ultrawide (Odyssey G9 class)~£1,200
PC + Peripherals~£2,650
Pro-Sim Software + MoTeC TelemetryIncluded
Full Rig Total
~£30,600+
💡 Budget Alternative (Similar Feel)
Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm~£1,200
Quality Formula Wheel~£600
Heusinkveld Ultimate+~£1,100
Sim-Lab P1-X Cockpit~£700
27" 1440p 240Hz Monitor~£400
Gaming PC~£1,500
Budget Total
~£5,500
Gets you 80% of the performance at a fraction of the price. Heusinkveld load cells replace true hydraulics.
❓ Mick Schumacher Setup FAQ
What sim racing setup does Mick Schumacher use?
Mick Schumacher uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro (owned since 2020) featuring:
• Cockpit: CNC-machined aluminium frame (120kg+, ISO 9001, manufactured by Pro-Sim at Quaife Engineering, Kent)
• Wheelbase: Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm, Kollmorgen AKM54 motor)
• Pedals: CP-S Hydraulic with AP Racing master cylinder (200kg brake)
• Wheel: CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula (287mm)
• Display: Samsung 49" ultrawide (inferred from "compact living room" description)
• Software: Pro-Sim proprietary rFactor-based training platform with MoTeC telemetry (50+ data channels)
Total estimated cost: ~£30,600+. He has described it as comparable to "larger F1 simulators." He is listed alongside Norris, Sainz, Albon, and Vettel as a Formula Pro user. No photos of his rig have ever surfaced publicly.
• Cockpit: CNC-machined aluminium frame (120kg+, ISO 9001, manufactured by Pro-Sim at Quaife Engineering, Kent)
• Wheelbase: Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm, Kollmorgen AKM54 motor)
• Pedals: CP-S Hydraulic with AP Racing master cylinder (200kg brake)
• Wheel: CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula (287mm)
• Display: Samsung 49" ultrawide (inferred from "compact living room" description)
• Software: Pro-Sim proprietary rFactor-based training platform with MoTeC telemetry (50+ data channels)
Total estimated cost: ~£30,600+. He has described it as comparable to "larger F1 simulators." He is listed alongside Norris, Sainz, Albon, and Vettel as a Formula Pro user. No photos of his rig have ever surfaced publicly.
Why was Mick Schumacher's home sim rig so important at Haas?
Haas F1 Team had NO team simulator during Mick's 2021-2022 tenure — the only F1 constructor without one. Haas accessed Ferrari's Maranello facility through a rental arrangement, but team principal Ayao Komatsu later confirmed the team used it only 10-15 days per year.
This made Mick's personal Cool Performance rig unusually important — it was his primary simulation training tool outside of the scarce Ferrari sessions. Haas is only now building an in-house simulator at Banbury through a Toyota Gazoo Racing partnership, expected to come online in mid-2026.
This made Mick's personal Cool Performance rig unusually important — it was his primary simulation training tool outside of the scarce Ferrari sessions. Haas is only now building an in-house simulator at Banbury through a Toyota Gazoo Racing partnership, expected to come online in mid-2026.
How much does Mick Schumacher's sim rig cost?
The Cool Performance Formula Pro costs approximately £30,600+ (around $45,000+ USD). This includes the cockpit frame, Leo Bodnar wheelbase, CP-S steering wheel, hydraulic pedals, display, water-cooled PC, and Pro-Sim's proprietary rFactor-based training software with MoTeC telemetry.
Optional upgrades (D-BOX 3DoF motion, precision haptics, bespoke customization) can increase the price further. Mick has owned his since 2020, so some components (PC, display) may reflect earlier specifications unless upgraded.
Optional upgrades (D-BOX 3DoF motion, precision haptics, bespoke customization) can increase the price further. Mick has owned his since 2020, so some components (PC, display) may reflect earlier specifications unless upgraded.
Is Mick Schumacher related to Michael Schumacher?
Yes. Mick Schumacher is the son of 7x Formula 1 World Champion Michael Schumacher. He raced in F1 for Haas (2021-2022), won the 2020 F2 Championship with Prema, and is competing in IndyCar in 2026 with car #47 — a tribute to his father who used the number throughout his karting career.
What is Mick Schumacher doing in 2026?
Mick Schumacher is racing a full IndyCar season in 2026 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (car #47 Honda). He completed his first oval test at Homestead-Miami Speedway on February 4, 2026.
His recent career path: Haas F1 (2021-2022) → Mercedes F1 Reserve (2023, credited for Spanish GP double podium) → Alpine WEC (2024-2025, 3 podiums including Fuji) → IndyCar 2026.
His recent career path: Haas F1 (2021-2022) → Mercedes F1 Reserve (2023, credited for Spanish GP double podium) → Alpine WEC (2024-2025, 3 podiums including Fuji) → IndyCar 2026.
📚 Sources & Verification
Primary Sources (Tier 1)
- Cool Performance Official — Mick Schumacher Testimonial — Confirms Formula Pro ownership and driver quotes (since 2020)
- Cool Performance — Formula Pro Product Page — Standard specifications and included components
- Pro-Sim Official Website — Lists Mick as a driver client; manufacturing/engineering arm of Cool Performance at Quaife Engineering, Sevenoaks
- Mercedes-AMG F1 — Sim to Circuit — Mercedes reserve simulator work and contributions
Secondary Sources (Tier 2)
- SimLuxx — Cool Performance Formula Pro — Pricing and specifications (authorized reseller)
- Autosport — "Immense Growth" at Mercedes — Brackley simulator context, Spanish GP double podium contribution
- Motorsport.com — IndyCar Oval Test — 2026 IndyCar context and oval simulator quote
- ESPN (May 2019) — "I don't do any sim at home" interview predating Cool Performance purchase
- ScuderiaFans.com — Confirms Haas had no team simulator during 2021-2022; Komatsu confirms 10-15 days/year Ferrari access
📋 Verification Methodology:
Equipment verified by cross-referencing Cool Performance official testimonial, Pro-Sim driver roster, standard Formula Pro specifications, and motorsport journalism. Confidence tiers: "Confirmed" = direct evidence on testimonial page. "Likely" = standard on every Formula Pro, no evidence of substitution. "Inferred" = reasonable deduction from CP standard options and Mick's descriptions. "Unknown" = optional upgrades with no confirmation. Note: Rig owned since 2020 — no photographs have ever surfaced. PC and display may reflect earlier hardware. Last audit: February 2026.