These state-of-the-art simulators are rather more superior than the sim rigs utilized by Twitch streamers, as they’ll typically be used to attempt new setups or be taught extra data for the race weekend.

Daniel Ricciardo will probably be returning to Purple Bull as third driver in 2023 having didn’t safe a full-time race seat on the grid, and a part of his function will contain clocking laps of their simulator alongside conducting tyre checks.

Verstappen would slightly do sim work himself

Nevertheless, regardless that he’s at their disposal, Max Verstappen has said that he would slightly do the preparation work himself in an interview with Speedweek.

“Our simulator is without doubt one of the finest on this sport,” he mentioned. “The times are very lengthy, however it’s undoubtedly price it.

“I additionally do not need a check driver to take over the simulator classes, like different groups do. I wish to do it myself, as a result of everybody has their very own driving model.”

The Dutchman additionally has his personal sim rig at residence, which was not too long ago proven when he took half within the Digital 24 Hours of Le Mans earlier than connection points compelled him to tug out of the occasion.

He added: “It helps me preserve my focus. You’ll be able to’t do a lot else if you’re at residence and I do take pleasure in sim racing.”