Earlier this week, Formula 1 and Fanatec announced a multi-year renewal of their global licensing and official hardware partnership, keeping the Corsair-owned hardware brand as the exclusive cockpit, wheelbase, and pedal supplier for the F1 Sim Racing World Championship.
The renewed agreement comes after Corsair completed its acquisition and restructuring of Fanatec's supply chain, giving Formula 1 confidence to lock in a long-term hardware roadmap both for its broadcast esports grid and for home rig builders.
Supplying Pro Rigs From DreamHack Birmingham to Biggin Hill
Under the multi-year extension, every constructor competing in the F1 Sim Racing World Championship runs standardized Fanatec direct drive wheelbases, formula rims, and load-cell pedals. Following the live LAN championship action launched at DreamHack Birmingham and F1's Media and Technology Centre in Biggin Hill, keeping identical hardware across every team rig ensures pole positions are decided by braking accuracy rather than equipment mismatches.
New Licensed Formula 1 Steering Wheels on the Way
For everyday sim racers, the biggest takeaway from earlier in the week is the consumer licensing clause. Formula 1 and Fanatec confirmed that the renewal clears the runway for a new generation of officially licensed F1 steering wheels and limited-edition hardware built around modern Grand Prix telemetry displays, dual-clutch bite paddles, and rotary thumb encoders.
