Sebastian Vettel Sim Racing Setup 2026 - Aston Martin AMR21 F1 Chassis, Pro Sim 26Nm, PSE GPX Wheel

Q: Is Sebastian Vettel's simulator built from a real F1 car?

Yes. The cockpit is constructed from an actual Aston Martin AMR21 R&D (development) chassis — real F1 carbon fiber. It retains Vettel's actual 2021 race seat, custom headrest, real harness, halo device, wing mirrors, and visor strip including his personal 'Honey Ryder' decal.

Q: How much does Sebastian Vettel's sim rig cost?

The consumer-equivalent components are estimated at approximately EUR 60,000+. However, this excludes the priceless AMR21 chassis itself, bespoke fabrication, and the engineering labor from Aston Martin's team. The actual total cost is unknown — Aston Martin deliberately declined to comment on the figure.

Q: Does Sebastian Vettel stream or compete in sim racing?

No. Vettel has no known Twitch or streaming presence, and no known iRacing account. His only competitive virtual racing appearance was in the Race Legends Trophy on rFactor 2 in May 2020, where he finished P15 and P12. He has openly stated he has no interest in a sim racing career.

Q: Does Sebastian Vettel still use his simulator?

Unknown. The AMR21 simulator was shipped to Vettel's home in Switzerland in September 2021 while he was still an active Aston Martin F1 driver. Since his retirement at the end of 2022, there has been no public information about whether he continues to use the rig.

Hardware verified: February 2026 · Last reviewed: February 2026

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EST. TOTAL VALUE

~€60,000+

Excl. priceless chassis

F1 TITLES

4x Champion

2010-2013 (Red Bull)

F1 WINS

Grand Prix victories

WHEELBASE

Pro Sim 26Nm

Direct Drive

UNIQUE FACTOR

Real F1 Chassis

AMR21 Carbon Fiber

⚡ TL;DR: Actual Aston Martin AMR21 F1 development chassis · Pro Sim SimSteering2 ~26Nm (Kollmorgen AKM54 motor) · PSE GPX formula steering wheel · Pro Sim pedals · Pro Sim Formula cockpit frame · Triple screens · Logitech Z906 5.1 surround. Built by Aston Martin engineering team in 2021, shipped to Vettel's home in Switzerland. Consumer-equivalent value ~€60,000+.

📹 Primary Sources: Aston Martin F1 Official Announcement (March 2022) · Traxion.gg (Steering Wheel ID) · simrace-her.com (Component Analysis) · PC Gamer

🏎️ AMR21 Simulator at a Glance

Component	Model / Spec	Metric	Est. Cost
Chassis	Aston Martin AMR21 R&D Chassis Verified	F1 Carbon Fiber	Priceless
Cockpit Frame	Pro Sim Formula Cockpit Confirmed	Bespoke	~€51,362
Wheelbase	Pro Sim SimSteering2 FFB Verified	26Nm	~€4,171
Steering Wheel	PSE GPX Formula Wheel Confirmed	280mm	~€3,030
Pedals	Pro Sim (model unknown) Estimated	Pro-grade	~€2,000
Seat	Vettel's Actual 2021 F1 Race Seat Verified	Custom Moulded	N/A
Displays	Triple Screens (brand unknown) Verified	Triple	Unknown
Audio	Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Verified	1000W Peak	~€360
Total Est. Value (excl. chassis)			~€60,000+

🏗️ AMR21 Chassis & Cockpit

[Chassis] Aston Martin AMR21 R&D Development Chassis VerifiedBespoke

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✅ Verified: Aston Martin F1 official announcement (March 14, 2022) confirms AMR21 R&D chassis used as simulator base

This is not a replica or a consumer product. It is an actual Aston Martin AMR21 Formula 1 development chassis — real carbon fiber, built by the same team that constructs F1 race cars. The cockpit retains Vettel's actual 2021 race seat (custom-moulded to his body), headrest, real harness, halo safety device, wing mirrors, and visor strip including his personal "Honey Ryder" decal. Designed by Matt Tomalin (Senior Garage Equipment Designer at AMF1) between April–June 2021, constructed July, driver feedback August, shipped to Switzerland September 2021.

Chassis AMR21 R&D (Development)

Material F1-grade Carbon Fiber

Seat Vettel's 2021 Race Seat

Safety Features Halo, Mirrors, Harness

Designer Matt Tomalin (AMF1)

Built July 2021, Silverstone

Location Thurgovia, Switzerland

[Cockpit Frame] Pro Sim Formula Cockpit ConfirmedActive

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✅ Confirmed: Pro Sim partnership officially confirmed by Aston Martin; cockpit frame identified by The Right Sim with detailed pricing

The Pro Sim Formula cockpit provides the structural framework that integrates the AMR21 chassis with the sim racing electronics. Pro Sim (based in Sevenoaks, UK) is the technology partner behind the simulator's force feedback and control systems. This is the same company that provides the electronics platform for Cool Performance simulators.

Manufacturer Pro Sim (Sevenoaks, UK)

Type Formula Cockpit

Est. Price ~€51,362

🕹️ Core Driving Controls

[Wheelbase] Pro Sim SimSteering2 FFB ~26Nm VerifiedActive

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✅ Verified: Pro Sim involvement confirmed by Aston Martin; specific model identified by simrace-her.com and The Right Sim photo analysis. Multiple reliable sources agree.

Industrial-grade direct drive system built around a Kollmorgen AKM54 servo motor delivering ~26Nm of peak torque. This is the same wheelbase platform used by many F1 drivers including Max Verstappen (via Leo Bodnar, which uses the same motor) and Lando Norris (via Cool Performance). Known for its raw, unfiltered force feedback with near-zero latency.

Peak Torque ~26Nm

Motor Kollmorgen AKM54

Resolution 2,000,000+ points/turn

Power Supply 480W (100V-240V)

View at Pro Sim ~€4,171

[Steering Wheel] Precision Sim Engineering GPX ConfirmedActive

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✅ Confirmed: Independently identified by Traxion.gg AND simrace-her.com from official Aston Martin photos. Consistent with Pro Sim partnership.

Professional-grade formula-style steering wheel with a 280mm diameter, 5 rotary dials, carbon fiber magnetic paddle shifters, a 4.3" integrated LCD display for telemetry data, and 16 RGB LEDs for shift indicators. Designed for direct drive wheelbases in the 20-30Nm range.

Diameter 280mm

Display 4.3" LCD

Rotary Dials 5

Shifters Carbon Fiber Magnetic

LEDs 16 RGB

View at PSE ~€3,030

[Pedals] Pro Sim Pedals (Model Unknown) EstimatedActive

⚠️ Note: Aston Martin confirmed Pro Sim handled "calibration of braking system," confirming Pro Sim as pedal supplier. However, the specific pedal model has never been disclosed.

Pro Sim supplies professional-grade pedal systems typically featuring hydraulic or load-cell braking. Given the bespoke nature of this build and the AMR21 chassis, the pedals are likely customised to match the braking feel and pedal position of the real F1 car.

Manufacturer Pro Sim

Type Professional Grade

Specific Model Not disclosed

🖥️ Display & Audio

[Displays] Triple Screens (Brand Unknown) VerifiedActive

✅ Verified: All major sources confirm triple-screen configuration. Aston Martin official photos show the rig was initially delivered with 2 screens and later upgraded to 3.

Triple-screen wrap-around display configuration for full peripheral vision coverage during sim racing. The brand, model, size, and resolution of the monitors have never been publicly disclosed by Aston Martin or Vettel.

Configuration Triple Screen

Brand/Model Not disclosed

Note Upgraded from dual to triple

[Audio] Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound VerifiedActive

✅ Verified: Aston Martin officially referenced "Logitech audio solutions"; specific Z906 model identified by simrace-her.com and PC Gamer photo analysis

THX-certified 5.1 surround sound system with 1000W peak power. Five satellite speakers plus subwoofer provide immersive engine and environmental audio without the isolation of headphones — matching the open-cockpit experience of a real F1 car.

System 5.1 Surround

Peak Power 1000W

Certification THX

View at Logitech ~€360

🔒 COVID Lockdown Rig (2020)

📋 Context: Before the AMR21 simulator was built, Vettel used a basic consumer-grade rig supplied by Allinsports (via Torque Esports) during the 2020 COVID lockdown. This was used for a single competitive appearance — the Race Legends Trophy on rFactor 2 (May 2, 2020). The Race described it as "primeval-spec hardware."

Detail	Information
Supplier	Allinsports (Torque Esports)
Type	Consumer-grade rig (specific components not disclosed)
Software	rFactor 2
Event	Race Legends Trophy — Sepang (May 2, 2020)
Car	Virtual Brabham BT44B
Results	P15 Qualifying, P15 Race 1, P12 Race 2
Status	Never returned for another round

"It's more of a fun thing... I'm not going to foresee a career in sim racing."

— Sebastian Vettel (April 2020)

🏁 Sim Racing Background

Vettel is among the least enthusiastic sim racers of any modern F1 driver. He has exactly one competitive virtual racing appearance on record and has been openly dismissive of simulator driving in multiple interviews. The paradox: he owns what is arguably the most extraordinary sim rig ever built.

Date	Event	Notes
April 2020	Received Allinsports consumer rig	Supplied by Torque Esports during COVID lockdown
May 2, 2020	Race Legends Trophy (rFactor 2)	Only competitive virtual appearance. Virtual Brabham BT44B at Sepang: P15 qual, P15 R1, P12 R2
Apr–Sep 2021	AMR21 Simulator Build	Design (Apr-Jun), construction (Jul), driver feedback (Aug), shipped to Switzerland (Sep)
March 14, 2022	AMR21 Simulator Revealed	Publicly announced by Aston Martin F1 team
End of 2022	Vettel Retires from F1	No confirmed sim racing activity post-retirement

"Maybe it's better to jump on the city bus rather than the simulator."

— Sebastian Vettel (March 2022)

"No. I tried one during the lockdown and... I was so bad. Like, so bad."

— Sebastian Vettel (January 2023, Race of Champions — asked if sim racing would be part of post-F1 life)

Software confirmed: rFactor 2 (2020 Legends Trophy). The AMR21 simulator likely runs proprietary F1 sim software for race preparation, though this has not been publicly confirmed.

Streaming: Vettel does not stream. No Twitch account, no known iRacing account. No "rig tour" video exists.

📋 Full Hardware List

Component	Model / Specification	Est. Cost	Confidence
Chassis	Aston Martin AMR21 R&D (F1 Carbon Fiber)	Priceless	Verified
Cockpit Frame	Pro Sim Formula Cockpit	~€51,362	Confirmed
Wheelbase	Pro Sim SimSteering2 FFB (26Nm, Kollmorgen AKM54)	~€4,171	Verified
Steering Wheel	Precision Sim Engineering GPX (280mm, 4.3" LCD)	~€3,030	Confirmed
Pedals	Pro Sim (model not disclosed)	~€2,000	Estimated
Seat	Vettel's 2021 F1 Race Seat + Harness + Halo	N/A	Verified
Displays	Triple Screens (brand/model not disclosed)	Unknown	Verified
Audio	Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround (1000W Peak, THX)	~€360	Verified
PC	Unknown — Aston Martin declined to share	Unknown	Not disclosed
Motion	None visible or mentioned	—	N/A

Consumer-equivalent components total: ~€60,000+ (per simrace-her.com estimate). Excludes priceless AMR21 chassis, bespoke fabrication, and Aston Martin engineering labor.

💰 Cost to Copy Vettel's Setup

Vettel's AMR21 Simulator

Pro Sim Formula Cockpit~€51,362

Pro Sim SimSteering2 26Nm~€4,171

PSE GPX Steering Wheel~€3,030

Pro Sim Pedals (estimated)~€2,000

Logitech Z906 5.1 Audio~€360

AMR21 F1 ChassisPriceless

Components Total ~€60,000+

The AMR21 chassis and bespoke fabrication are not commercially available. This total reflects consumer-equivalent components only.

💡 Budget Alternative (Pro Sim Feel)

Simucube 2 Pro 25Nm~€1,300

PSE LM-X Steering Wheel~€2,200

Heusinkveld Ultimate+~€1,100

Sim-Lab P1-X Cockpit~€700

Triple 27" 1440p Monitors~€1,200

Logitech Z906 Audio~€360

Gaming PC~€1,500

Budget Total ~€8,360

Same wheelbase technology (Kollmorgen servo class), similar wheel quality, and professional pedals at a fraction of the price. You just won't be sitting in a real F1 car.

❓ Sebastian Vettel Setup FAQ

What sim racing setup does Sebastian Vettel use?

Sebastian Vettel has a bespoke simulator built around an actual Aston Martin AMR21 F1 development chassis — real carbon fiber from the 2021 F1 car. It features:

• Wheelbase: Pro Sim SimSteering2 FFB (~26Nm, Kollmorgen AKM54 motor)
• Steering Wheel: Precision Sim Engineering GPX (280mm, 4.3" LCD, 5 rotary dials)
• Pedals: Pro Sim (specific model unknown)
• Seat: Vettel's actual 2021 F1 race seat with real harness and halo
• Displays: Triple screens (brand/model unknown)
• Audio: Logitech Z906 5.1 surround (1000W peak)

Consumer-equivalent estimated cost: ~€60,000+, excluding the priceless F1 chassis.

Is Sebastian Vettel's simulator built from a real F1 car?

Yes. The cockpit is constructed from an actual Aston Martin AMR21 R&D (development) chassis — genuine F1-grade carbon fiber. It retains Vettel's actual 2021 race seat (custom-moulded to his body), headrest, real harness, the halo safety device, wing mirrors, and visor strip including his personal "Honey Ryder" decal. The simulator was designed and built by Aston Martin's own engineering team at Silverstone, overseen by Matt Tomalin (Senior Garage Equipment Designer).

How much does Sebastian Vettel's sim rig cost?

The consumer-equivalent components (cockpit frame, wheelbase, steering wheel, pedals, audio) are estimated at approximately €60,000+ by simrace-her.com. However, this excludes the priceless AMR21 chassis, bespoke fabrication, engineering labor, and unknown components (monitors, PC). Aston Martin deliberately declined to comment on the total cost. The true value is essentially incalculable.

Does Sebastian Vettel stream or compete in sim racing?

No. Vettel has no known Twitch or streaming presence, no known iRacing account, and has never expressed interest in competitive sim racing. His only virtual racing appearance was a single round of the Race Legends Trophy on rFactor 2 (May 2, 2020) during the COVID lockdown, where he finished P15 and P12. He never returned. In January 2023, asked if sim racing would be part of his post-F1 life, he replied: "No. I tried one during the lockdown and… I was so bad. Like, so bad."

Does Sebastian Vettel still use his simulator?

Unknown. The AMR21 simulator was shipped to Vettel's home in Thurgovia, Switzerland in September 2021 while he was still an active Aston Martin F1 driver. The rig was primarily intended for race preparation. Since his retirement at the end of 2022, there has been no public information about whether he continues to use it. Post-retirement, Vettel has focused on environmental activism, SailGP, and occasional real-world racing tests.

📚 Sources & Verification

Primary Sources (Tier 1)

Aston Martin F1 Official — AMR21 simulator announcement (March 14, 2022), confirms chassis, seat, Pro Sim partnership
Traxion.gg — Independent steering wheel identification (PSE GPX)
simrace-her.com — Comprehensive photo analysis, component identification, cost estimate (~€60,000+)
PC Gamer — Speakers identification (Logitech Z906), PC observations
The Drive — Confirmed Aston Martin declined to share full specifications

Secondary Sources (Tier 2)

The Race — Allinsports lockdown rig coverage ("primeval-spec hardware")
Motorsport.com — Race Legends Trophy coverage
Top Gear — AMR21 simulator feature
Carscoops — AMR21 simulator coverage
Torque Esports SEC filing — Allinsports rig supply confirmation

📋 Verification Methodology: Equipment verified by cross-referencing Aston Martin official announcement, independent photo analysis by specialist sim racing publications, and manufacturer specifications. "Confirmed" badges indicate strong circumstantial evidence from multiple independent sources. "Estimated" badges indicate components inferred from known partnerships but not individually documented. Aston Martin deliberately withheld several specifications. Last audit: February 2026.

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