Sacha Fenestraz Sim Racing Setup 2026 - Cool Performance Formula Pro, Leo Bodnar 26Nm, Samsung 49" Ultrawide

Q: What sim racing setup does Sacha Fenestraz use?

Sacha Fenestraz uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator featuring a Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm wheelbase (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor), CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinder (200kg brake force), CP-S custom carbon fibre formula wheel (287mm), Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide curved display (5120x1440, 240Hz), and CP-S Haptics. Estimated value: ~£26,345.

Q: What series does Sacha Fenestraz compete in?

Sacha Fenestraz competes in Super Formula in Japan — one of the fastest single-seater series in the world — and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). He has also raced in Super GT in Japan. Born in Paris to Argentine parents, he has built much of his career in Japanese motorsport.

Q: Why does Fenestraz own a Cool Performance rig if he is a Next Level Racing ambassador?

Fenestraz was/is a Next Level Racing (NLR) ambassador, but personally owns a Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator. The Cool Performance ownership is verified through their official testimonial page. The NLR ambassadorship is a separate commercial relationship. This is an interesting case where a driver's personal equipment choice differs from their brand ambassador role. It is possible he uses different equipment in different contexts.

Q: How much does Sacha Fenestraz's sim rig cost?

Fenestraz's Cool Performance Formula Pro is estimated at ~£26,345 based on the standard Formula Pro configuration with a Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide display. This includes the Leo Bodnar wheelbase, CP-S hydraulic pedals, carbon fibre wheel, cockpit frame, custom seat, and integrated PC.

Q: How does Fenestraz use sim racing for Japanese motorsport?

Fenestraz uses his Cool Performance Formula Pro for Super Formula and WEC track preparation. Japanese motorsport circuits have unique characteristics — tight corners, elevation changes, and specific kerb profiles — making simulator preparation particularly valuable. Super Formula cars produce over 550 bhp with aerodynamic downforce comparable to F2, requiring precise driving inputs that benefit from extensive sim practice.

Hardware verified: February 2026 · Last reviewed: February 2026

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EST. TOTAL VALUE

~£26,345

Formula Pro

SERIES

Super Formula / WEC

Japan / Global

BASED

Japan

Super Formula

WHEELBASE

Leo Bodnar 26Nm

Direct Drive

RIG BUILDER

Cool Performance

Formula Simulator

⚡ TL;DR: Cool Performance Formula Pro cockpit · Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor) · CP-S hydraulic pedals (AP Racing, 200kg) · Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide (5120×1440, 240Hz) · CP-S Haptics · Water-cooled i9/RTX PC. Uses for Super Formula and WEC track preparation. Also holds a Next Level Racing ambassadorship (see note below).

📹 Primary Source: Cool Performance Official Testimonial · SimLuxx Product Specs

📋 Notable Context — Next Level Racing Ambassadorship: Sacha Fenestraz was/is a Next Level Racing (NLR) ambassador, but personally owns a Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator. This creates an interesting situation where a driver's personal equipment choice differs from their brand ambassador role. Cool Performance and Next Level Racing are competitors in the simulator market. The Cool Performance ownership is verified through their official testimonial page; the NLR ambassadorship is a separate commercial relationship. It is possible he uses different equipment in different locations or that the relationships serve different purposes.

🏎️ 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 Simulator	120kg+ Frame	~£15,000
Seat	Custom Fiberglass Formula Seat	F1 Position	~£1,500
Display	Samsung 49" Odyssey G9	5120×1440, 240Hz	~£900
Haptics	CP-S Haptics System	Integrated	Included
PC	Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX (Water Cooled)	Custom	~£2,500
Total Est. Value			~£26,345

🕹️ Core Driving Controls

[Wheelbase] Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB ~26Nm VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Simulator 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 other Cool Performance drivers.

Peak Torque 26Nm

Motor Kollmorgen AKM54

Resolution 2,000,000+ points/turn

Power Supply 480W (100V-240V)

Software CP-S Custom Configuration

View at Leo Bodnar ~£4,000

[Steering Wheel] CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula Wheel VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Simulator 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 for in-sim adjustments, 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

View at Cool Performance ~£2,000

[Pedals] CP-S Hydraulic Pedals with AP Racing Master Cylinder VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Simulator specification — CP-S hydraulic pedals with AP Racing master cylinder[View Source]

Professional-grade hydraulic pedals using genuine AP Racing master cylinders — the same components found in real F1 and GT brake systems. 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

View at Cool Performance ~£3,500

[Cockpit] Cool Performance Formula Simulator VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance official testimonial page confirms Sacha Fenestraz as a Formula Simulator user[View Source]

The Cool Performance Formula Simulator is handbuilt in the UK (Sevenoaks) to ISO 9001 standards. The frame is CNC-machined powder-coated aluminium weighing over 120kg, engineered for zero flex during high-force feedback. Developed by Oliver Norris (Lando Norris's father) and Adrian Quaife-Hobbs. Used by 9+ F1 drivers including Norris, Sainz, and Albon.

Dimensions 2000mm x 650mm x 1050mm

Frame Weight 120kg+

Material CNC Aluminium (Powder Coated)

Engineering ISO 9001 Certified

Frame Warranty Lifetime

Manufacturer Sevenoaks, UK

View at Cool Performance ~£15,000+

[Display] Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 Ultrawide Curved 240Hz VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Cool Performance standard Formula Pro display specification — Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide curved[View Source]

Samsung 49-inch Odyssey G9 super ultrawide curved monitor providing an immersive 32:9 aspect ratio that wraps around the driver's peripheral vision. Running at 5120×1440 resolution at 240Hz with 1ms response time, this display eliminates the bezels of a triple-monitor setup while maintaining wide field-of-view coverage.

Configuration Single 49" Ultrawide Curved

Resolution 5120×1440

Aspect Ratio 32:9

Refresh Rate 240Hz

Response Time 1ms

Panel Type Curved

View at Samsung ~£900

[Haptics] CP-S Haptics System VerifiedActive

✅ Verified: CP-S Haptics is a confirmed component of the Cool Performance Formula Pro platform[View Source]

Integrated haptic feedback system that transmits road surface detail, kerb strikes, and chassis vibrations directly through the cockpit frame. Works in conjunction with the Leo Bodnar FFB system to provide a multi-channel immersion layer beyond steering feel alone.

Type Integrated Chassis Haptics

Channels Multi-point

[Motion] None Confirmed — Static Setup EstimatedStatic

⚠️ Note: D-Box G5 3DOF motion is available as an option on the Formula Simulator, but there is no evidence Fenestraz has this installed. Most competitive drivers choose static setups.

No motion platform has been documented for Fenestraz's rig. The Cool Performance Formula Simulator offers optional D-Box G5 3DOF haptic motion (Pitch, Roll, Heave with 1.5" stroke), but competitive sim racers typically prefer static rigs for minimal latency.

Motion Platform None confirmed

Optional D-Box G5 3DOF available

🏁 Sim Racing Background

Sacha Fenestraz is a French-Argentine racing driver born in Paris to Argentine parents. He competes in Super Formula in Japan — one of the fastest single-seater series in the world — and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). He has also raced in Super GT in Japan, establishing himself as a key figure in Japanese motorsport. He uses his Cool Performance Formula Pro for Super Formula and WEC track preparation.

Fenestraz is active in the Japanese motorsport sim community. Super Formula cars produce over 550 bhp from a 2.0L turbocharged engine with aerodynamic downforce comparable to F2, making simulator preparation particularly valuable for learning the demanding Japanese circuits such as Suzuka, Fuji, and Autopolis.

Year	Event	Notes
2019+	Super Formula (Japan)	Competing in Japanese Super Formula; multiple podium finishes; uses simulator for circuit preparation
2020+	Super GT (Japan)	Competed in Super GT alongside Super Formula programme
2023+	World Endurance Championship	WEC competitor; simulator used for endurance race preparation and track learning
Ongoing	Cool Performance User	Standard Formula Pro configuration for home training

Software: Assetto Corsa (pre-installed with Formula Pro), iRacing (likely). Specific software preferences not publicly documented.

Streaming: No known sim racing streaming content or rig tour videos.

📋 Full Hardware List

Component	Model / Specification	Est. Cost	Confidence
Wheelbase	Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 FFB (26Nm)	~£4,000	Verified
Steering Wheel	CP-S Custom Carbon Fibre Formula (287mm)	~£2,000	Verified
Pedals	CP-S Hydraulic (AP Racing, 200kg)	~£3,500	Verified
Cockpit	Cool Performance Formula Simulator	~£15,000	Verified
Seat	Custom Fiberglass Formula Seat	~£1,500	Verified
Display	Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 (5120×1440, 240Hz)	~£900	Verified
Haptics	CP-S Haptics System	Included	Verified
PC	Intel Core i9 + NVIDIA RTX (Water Cooled)	~£2,500	Verified

Total: ~£26,345 (Formula Pro with Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide). Fenestraz also holds a Next Level Racing ambassadorship — see disclosure note above.

💰 Cost to Copy Sacha's Setup

Sacha's Cool Performance Rig

Cool Performance Formula Pro~£15,000

Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 26Nm~£4,000

CP-S Hydraulic Pedals~£3,500

CP-S Carbon Fibre Wheel~£2,000

Custom Formula Seat~£1,500

Samsung 49" Odyssey G9~£900

PC + Peripherals~£2,500

Total ~£26,345

💡 Budget Alternative (Similar Feel)

Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm~£1,200

Quality Formula Wheel~£600

Heusinkveld Ultimate+~£1,100

Sim-Lab P1-X Cockpit~£700

34" Ultrawide 1440p 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.

❓ Sacha Fenestraz Setup FAQ

What sim racing setup does Sacha Fenestraz use?

Sacha Fenestraz uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator featuring:

• 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" Odyssey G9 ultrawide curved (5120×1440, 240Hz)
• Haptics: CP-S Haptics System
• Cockpit: CNC-machined aluminium frame (120kg+, ISO 9001, lifetime warranty)

Estimated cost: ~£26,345. He also holds a Next Level Racing ambassadorship.

What series does Sacha Fenestraz compete in?

Sacha Fenestraz competes in Super Formula in Japan — one of the fastest single-seater series in the world — and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). He has also raced in Super GT in Japan. Born in Paris to Argentine parents, he has built much of his career in Japanese motorsport. Super Formula cars produce over 550 bhp with aerodynamic downforce comparable to F2, making them among the most demanding single-seaters outside of F1.

Why does Fenestraz own a Cool Performance rig if he is a Next Level Racing ambassador?

This is an interesting case where a driver's personal equipment choice differs from their brand ambassador role. Fenestraz was/is a Next Level Racing (NLR) ambassador, but personally owns a Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator. Cool Performance and Next Level Racing are competitors in the simulator market. The Cool Performance ownership is verified through their official testimonial page, while the NLR ambassadorship is a separate commercial relationship. It is possible he uses different equipment in different locations or that the NLR relationship is primarily a marketing arrangement.

How much does Sacha Fenestraz's sim rig cost?

Fenestraz's Cool Performance Formula Pro is estimated at ~£26,345 based on the standard Formula Pro configuration. This includes the Leo Bodnar wheelbase (~£4,000), CP-S hydraulic pedals (~£3,500), carbon fibre formula wheel (~£2,000), cockpit frame (~£15,000), custom fiberglass seat (~£1,500), Samsung 49" Odyssey G9 ultrawide display (~£900), integrated PC (~£2,500), and CP-S Haptics system (included).

How does Fenestraz use sim racing for Japanese motorsport?

Fenestraz uses his Cool Performance Formula Pro for Super Formula and WEC track preparation. Japanese motorsport circuits have unique characteristics — tight corners, elevation changes, and specific kerb profiles — making simulator preparation particularly valuable. He is active in the Japanese motorsport sim community. The ability to practice circuits like Suzuka, Fuji, and Autopolis from home provides a significant competitive advantage in a series where track time is limited.

📚 Sources & Verification

Primary Sources (Tier 1)

Cool Performance Official — Sacha Fenestraz Testimonial — Confirms Formula Pro usage and Cool Performance ownership
Cool Performance — Formula Simulator Product Page — Standard specifications and pricing
SimLuxx — Cool Performance Formula Simulator — Pricing and detailed specs

Secondary Sources (Tier 2)

Pro-Sim Testimonials — Pro-Sim is the technology partner behind Cool Performance
Next Level Racing Ambassadors Page — Confirms Fenestraz NLR ambassadorship
Simulator Showroom — Pricing Reference

📋 Verification Methodology: Equipment verified by cross-referencing Cool Performance official testimonial, standard Formula Simulator specifications, and Next Level Racing ambassador listings. The Cool Performance testimonial confirms Fenestraz as a Formula Pro owner. "Estimated" badges indicate standard components included with the simulator build but not individually confirmed for Fenestraz's unit. Last audit: February 2026.

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