Dynisma has signed a technical partnership agreement with Dallara in a multi-million pound deal covering multiple DMG‑360XY driver-in-the-loop (DIL) motion simulator systems.

The agreement reflects the growing role of high-fidelity simulation in motorsport engineering, as testing restrictions, cost pressures and program complexity increase across the industry.

Dynisma CEO Graeme Cook said, “Dallara’s engineering philosophy places huge value on understanding vehicle behavior and driver perception, and we are proud to support that approach as technical partner. The DMG‑360XY platform is designed to be trusted as a primary engineering tool, and this multi-simulator agreement reflects a shared commitment to realism, correlation and long-term technical excellence.”

As part of the partnership, Dallara will deploy two DMG-360XY simulators across its European and US operations. The first system is scheduled for installation at Dallara’s global headquarters in Varano de’ Melegari, Italy, during Q4 2026, with a second simulator planned for delivery to its Indianapolis facility in Q1 2027.

The DMG 360XY is Dynisma’s most advanced motion system, used by Formula 1, GT and endurance racing organizations. It combines ultra-low latency (under 5ms) with high-bandwidth response exceeding 100Hz, unlimited 360° yaw rotation and 5m of XY travel, delivering sustained motion cues without washouts or motion recentering.

By adopting identical simulator platforms across its Italian and US engineering facilities, Dallara will establish a consistent simulation environment supporting correlation, collaborative development and repeatable results across vehicle programs, driver work and longer-term research.

Andrea Pontremoli, CEO and general manager, Dallara, said, “High fidelity simulation is a strategic asset for our group. Establishing identical, top-of-the-range motion platforms in Italy and the USA supports continuity across our engineering programs and strengthens confidence in how virtual development informs real-world performance.”

Luca Bergianti, director of vehicle dynamics and performance at Dallara, said, “At Dallara, virtual development is becoming central to how we engineer our vehicles. The vehicle model now acts as the key integrator of all disciplines, allowing us to validate technical choices in a virtual environment before producing physical components.

“Advanced simulators embed virtual tools into the engineering process, helping us improve performance, uncover opportunities and anticipate issues early on. Dallara’s choice of Dynisma as a partner reflects this shared vision, as we push high-fidelity simulation, realism and development efficiency to the next level.”

As well as supporting internal development, the simulator platforms will form part of Dallara’s wider engineering infrastructure, covering long-term vehicle development, research and selected collaborative programmes.

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Engineering and composites specialist Dash-CAE will showcase its large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) tooling and composite production process at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 (July 9-12), where it will present a new single-seat carbon monocoque technology demonstrator. The approach draws on Dash-CAE’s experience in LFAM tooling for composite applications.

The demonstration will show how Dash-CAE can move from CAD to a complete carbon chassis in a matter of days using recyclable 3D-printed tooling, proprietary LFAM materials and in-house composite production. The process is designed to make low-volume carbon monocoque development faster, more flexible and more commercially viable.

This follows the 2024 launch of Dash’s widely acclaimed TR01 carbon chassis for supercars, hypercars and racecars. TR01 will also be displayed alongside the new monocoque at Goodwood.

How LFAM changes low-volume carbon chassis production 

Development of the demonstrator was enabled by Dash’s use of large format additive manufacturing, enabling the rapid production of accurate and recyclable composite tooling. As a result, Dash can move from CAD to a complete chassis in a matter of days, reducing the upfront tooling time and cost usually associated with conventional carbon monocoque production.

The demonstrator has been produced using a quasi-isotropic sheet molding compound, similar to that used by supercar manufacturers, which provides strong energy distribution/absorption while remaining light and stiff. This makes the process well-suited to structural applications for all chassis programs.

Dash’s process also enables the monocoque design to be adjusted quickly for different race series or vehicle requirements. This flexibility is enabled by Dash’s proprietary Dastrude100 and Dastrude165 LFAM materials, which are optimized for the demanding thermal cycling of composite tools. Dastrude100 is an optimized pattern and jig material, while Dastrude165 can be used for A Class production direct tooling.

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ORECA Group has selected Siemens’ Simcenter software to support advanced computational fluid dynamics and composite structural optimization for its high-performance racing vehicle development programs.

The company has adopted the Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter Optistruct, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, to support its high-performance motorsport programs, including its Le Mans 24 Hours hypercar program with Ford Motor Company.

ORECA is using the STAR-CCM+ software for CFD workflows and multi-physics simulations combining aerodynamic, thermal and brake-related effects, alongside Optistruct for optimizing carbon fiber composite layups to balance stiffness and weight in performance-critical components. The tools form part of ORECA’s broader adoption of simulation technology across its motorsport development programs.

“ORECA was looking for a simulation environment that could support accelerated and more streamlined workflows from design through simulation while enabling new types of multiphysics analysis,” said Jean-Philippe Pelaprat, head of aerodynamics at ORECA Group. “Siemens’ simulation software gives our engineering teams the flexibility to run more advanced simulations and optimize composite structures in a highly demanding motorsport environment.”

“Our collaboration with ORECA shows how Siemens Xcelerator empowers engineering organizations to push the limits of performance through simulation-driven engineering,” said Sam Mahalingam, executive vice-president of simulation, HPC and AI, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “By bringing advanced CFD and composite optimization together within a digital twin environment, we’re giving customers the tools to explore bold new design approaches and drive innovation in some of the most demanding, competitive engineering programs in the world.”

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Goodyear has extended its partnership with the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO) and will remain the exclusive tire supplier for the LMP2 and LMGT3 categories in the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) through 2029.

LMP2 represents the cornerstone of endurance racing, combining high performance, accessibility and driver engagement, while LMGT3 serves as a key global platform aligned with the future of GT racing. Together, they form a critical part of the endurance racing pyramid across ELMS, FIA WEC and the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Through this renewed partnership, Goodyear will continue to deliver advanced tire solutions that combine performance, consistency and increasing levels of sustainability, while supporting cost control and close competition across the grid.

LMP2: Setting standards

Goodyear’s latest slick tire specification completed five consecutive stints, covering close to 700km, at the Le Mans 24 Hours while maintaining competitive pace and degradation control, the tire maker said. This level of consistency is critical in endurance racing, enabling teams to optimize strategy, reduce pit stops and maximize track performance.

Goodyear said it remains fully aligned with the category’s evolution and long-term future, as LMP2 prepares for its next generation from 2028, with a continued focus on performance parity, cost control and enhanced safety.

LMGT3: Advancing sustainability  

In LMGT3, Goodyear is supporting the category’s global growth through the introduction of a new tire specification, now also deployed in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

The latest specification incorporates up to 66% sustainable materials, marking a significant step forward in Goodyear’s ambition to increase the share of renewable and recycled content in racing tires.

This comes without compromising performance, delivering the consistency, grip and durability required at the highest level of GT racing.

This development highlights Goodyear’s strategy of using motorsport as a platform to accelerate innovation, translating sustainable technologies from the track to future road applications.

“Extending our partnership with the ACO and the European Le Mans Series through 2029 is a strong statement of our long-term commitment to endurance racing,” said Xavier Fraipont, vice president, Goodyear Racing.

“LMP2 and LMGT3 classes are two pillars of the sport, and we are proud to continue supporting both with tire technologies that deliver consistency, performance and increasing levels of sustainability.

“Our latest developments – from record-level stint performance in LMP2 to the introduction of higher sustainable material content in LMGT3 – demonstrate how we continue to push the boundaries on track, while shaping the future of mobility.”

Pierre Fillon, president of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, said, “We are delighted to extend our partnership with Goodyear in the European Le Mans Series through 2029. LMP2 and LMGT3 are two pillars of the endurance racing pyramid, combining performance, accessibility and close competition.

“Goodyear’s continued commitment to these categories is a strong signal for the future of the ELMS and for endurance racing as a whole. Together, we will continue to support innovation, sporting quality and sustainable progress across one of the most competitive championships in our discipline.”

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The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League, A2RL, has announced its international racing debut will take place on September 5, 2026, in Imola, Italy, with up to five fully autonomous race cars based on the Dallara Super Formula SF23.

Organized by ASPIRE, the grand challenges arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council, A2RL has evolved from a bold public testbed for AI under extreme race conditions into a competitive racing series.

Reigning A2RL champion TUM (Germany) will compete alongside Unimore Racing (Italy) and PoliMOVE (Italy) at the iconic racetrack in Imola, having qualified through their performances during the 2025 season. Two additional teams, Kinetiz (UAE) and Constructor Racing (Germany), will compete in qualification events ahead of race weekend for the remaining spots on the grid.

Faisal Al Bannai, secretary general of the Advanced Technology Research Council, said, “A2RL began in Abu Dhabi with a clear conviction: the future of mobility must be tested openly, rigorously and at the limits of performance. Its international debut at Imola demonstrates how the UAE is translating bold R&D ambition into globally relevant technology platforms that can accelerate progress in autonomous mobility.”

Stephane Timpano, CEO of ASPIRE, added, “Taking A2RL to Imola is a major milestone in our ambition to build the world’s first international championship for fully autonomous racecars. Few circuits carry the heritage and global standing of Imola, making it a powerful stage for our first international race. This is an important step for autonomous motorsport as both a technology platform and an emerging global sporting format.”

Building on two seasons in Abu Dhabi, A2RL has evolved from a world-first four-car autonomous race into a six-car Grand Final featuring wheel-to-wheel racing at speeds of more than 250km/h.

The league has also become a defining platform for human vs AI competition, with the performance gap between autonomous systems and professional drivers shrinking dramatically from 10 seconds in 2024 to just 1.58 seconds in 2025.

Alongside the on-track progress, A2RL has also built a growing global audience and strengthened Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading hub for autonomous mobility and AI innovation.

Imola

The Imola circuit is known for its elevation challenges, narrow racing lines with limited run-off areas and difficult overtaking zones. Its technical corners and narrow margins will test how autonomous systems manage grip, traffic, positioning and overtaking under constant pressure. For competing teams, the event represents a highly demanding competitive environment where performance will depend on the precision of software, sensor integration, engineering strategy and real-time autonomous decision-making.

Alessandro Tucci, executive director, house of grand challenges at ASPIRE, said, “Imola is the perfect testbed for the top A2RL teams to demonstrate their racing capabilities on an extremely challenging track. Imola does not allow for half-measures. It rewards precision, control and courage, which makes it the right circuit for autonomous racing to show what it can do under real pressure. Every car on track carries the work of engineers and coders pushing AI from simulation into real competition.”

From sim sprint to the circuit

Before testing on the Imola Circuit in August, teams will prepare through A2RL’s virtual racing ecosystem, with the Sim Sprint series running from May 19 to July 17 across high fidelity digital twins of Yas Marina, the A2RL Autodrome, Suzuka and Imola, before concluding on the Yas Marina North Circuit.

In the previous season, Sim Sprint delivered more than 5,000 hours of collective simulation testing and racing across 11 teams.

The platform provides teams with a controlled environment to develop and validate their algorithms ahead of real-world autonomous competition. Across the series, teams will face multi-car racing, overtakes, incident response scenarios and edge cases that are difficult to replicate safely on track. By giving teams more competitive mileage before Imola, Sim Sprint helps prepare AI systems for the speed, pressure and unpredictability of live autonomous racing.

Following Imola, A2RL will return to Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi for the final round of the 2026 season. The circuit has hosted A2RL since the series launched in 2024 and remains its primary venue as the championship continues to develop.

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The Tampa, Florida-based business becomes the latest addition to Revolution’s global dealer network, expanding customer support across North America and strengthening a network that includes locations across the East Coast, West Coast and Southern United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe, Asia and Australasia.

Garage Sport Labs will provide sales, service, technical support, race engineering, driver coaching, parts support and trackside assistance for Revolution Race Cars‘ line-up of prototypes, including its newly announced Revolution HyperSport and flagship Revolution 500 EVO models.

The Revolution HyperSport has been developed to create a new category of race car for both track day and competition use. The dealer has already taken customer deposits for early Revolution HyperSport build slots, with demonstration vehicles expected to arrive in Florida this autumn.

For customers competing in the Revolution Cup North America, the appointment adds another conveniently located service and support center capable of providing race engineering and parts supply throughout the state.

Nigel Redwood, managing director, Revolution Race Cars, said “As Revolution continues to expand, it is important that we provide customers with the highest levels of support both on and off the track. One of our great strengths today is our global dealer network, which allows us to deliver support wherever our customers choose to race. Garage Sport Labs brings a tremendous amount of experience in prototype racing and engineering support, making them an excellent addition to that network.

“The response since launching HyperSport has exceeded our expectations, generating interest from both customers and prospective dealers around the world. We are delighted to welcome Garage Sport Labs to the Revolution Race Cars family, and see considerable opportunities for further growth of this kind in the near future,” Redwood continued.

In addition to vehicle sales, Garage Sport Labs will maintain a dedicated inventory of Revolution parts and provide factory-authorized service and technical support for customers throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States.

Austin Webb, owner of Garage Sport Labs, commented, “The decision to partner with Revolution was driven by the quality of the product and the opportunity we see in the marketplace. The safety, reliability and engineering behind these cars are second to none. The HyperSport brings a level of technology that is rarely seen at its price point, and we believe it will be a compelling option for drivers looking to enter prototype racing or take the next step in their motorsport journey.

“We are committed to supporting our customers long after the sale. From parts inventory and technical support to race engineering and driver development, our goal is to provide a complete motorsport solution that allows our customers to focus on driving and competing,” Webb continued.

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British engineering company JCB has completed UK testing of its hydrogen-fueled Hydromax car, reaching 208mph and clearing the way for its world land speed record attempt at Bonneville, Utah, in August.

The shakedown runs at RAF Wittering in Cambridgeshire saw the 32ft-long vehicle driven by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE reach 208mph under its own hydrogen power – up from the 177mph recorded earlier in the program.

Alongside speed data, the team also gained engineering insight and refined coordination that JCB says can only be developed through on-track running. The crew also worked on the JCB Hydromax’s hydrogen refueling process, a key factor in ensuring fast turnaround on the Bonneville Salt Flats, where refueling speed can determine whether a record attempt proceeds. JCB says this experience will be valuable when the team returns to Utah next month.

JCB chairman Anthony Bamford said, “The UK testing program has given us everything we had hoped for and more. We have a car that runs, a crew that knows it inside out and a wealth of real-world data that no amount of theory could ever provide. The team has done a magnificent job and our focus now turns entirely to the Salt Flats and a new world hydrogen land speed record.”

JCB engineering director Ryan Ballard, who is leading the project, said, “Reaching 208mph is a tremendous result, but the real value of these tests is what we have learned. We now understand how the car behaves under load, we have refined our hydrogen refueling, and we have built the teamwork and communication that will be decisive at Bonneville. Every refuel, run and tire change we have rehearsed here is one we won’t be doing for the first time on the salt. We will arrive fully prepared, with a car and a crew that know exactly what they are doing.”

The car is powered by two of JCB’s own production-based hydrogen digger engines producing a combined 1,600bhp. With UK testing now complete, it will now be prepared for the journey to the USA. Lord Bamford has spearheaded the company’s £100m (US$132m) investment in hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines, which now power diggers rolling off production lines.

At Bonneville in 2006, Andy Green drove the JCB Dieselmax car to its Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) diesel world land speed record of 350.092mph, powered by two JCB engines. That record still stands, and JCB aims to beat it with the lighter, more powerful JCB Hydromax.

Andy Green said, “To run JCB Hydromax up to 208mph here in the UK is hugely encouraging. The car feels strong and the team has gelled brilliantly. Now comes the real challenge – Bonneville, the spiritual home of the world land speed record. I can’t wait to get out on the salt.”

In Utah, the team will compete at SpeedWeek, run by the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), before pursuing an officially recognised record under the FIA.

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Bcomp has played a quiet yet significant role in the development of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse, with its high-performance sustainable materials featured throughout the vehicle, inside and out. AIW caught up with Carmine Landi, automotive customer project engineer at Bcomp, at Automotive Interiors Expo (June 23-25, 2026) to discuss the company’s approach to vehicle interiors and its ‘from race to road’ approach

How has the push for sustainability changed vehicle interior design? 

The automotive sector’s transition to electric vehicles brings with it a shift in focus. For combustion cars, the engine was the primary focus for reducing fuel emissions, whereas with EVs, the powertrain offers fewer additional emissions-reduction levers, so the real opportunities lie now particularly in the materials and their impact across the full lifecycle of the vehicle.

Sustainable materials have different properties to traditional materials. How has Bcomp designed around that challenge?

We have designed and engineered our high-performance solutions to be fully compatible and integrated within existing and established manufacturing processes used across the automotive industry. Whether that’s back-injection molding (one of the most common process for interior trim parts), compression molding or resin transfer molding, our materials can be used as a plug-and-play (solution). Thus it’s the same process, with innovative high-performance sustainable materials. We also meet the industry standards, such as IATF 16949, which govern quality management in automotive manufacturing.

Motorsport technology filtering down to the consumer – tell us more. 

This race-to-road strategy is one that we have been implementing for many years now.

In motorsport, the go-to-market timeline is much faster. There’s the opportunity to develop, innovate and then test within weeks, and the requirements are different too. Depending on the race series, a part might only need to survive one race before it’s replaced, rather than having to last 20 years on a road car, for example. This is what makes motorsport such a valuable testing ground enabling the technology transfer to road cars.

The collaboration with BMW is a perfect example of that race-to-road success. We started with them on a single part for their Formula E car, then moved into DTM, then into the GT4 car. And now, Bcomp’s high-performance natural fiber materials will be used extensively in BMW Group series production for exteriors and interiors. Most recently, BMW presented the M Concept Neue Klasse, featuring Bcomp materials on various exterior parts including the roof but as well interior components.

Electric vehicles are reshaping what interiors look like. Can you give us some examples? 

Automotive interiors are becoming key differentiators for brands. Consumers are looking for an experience in the inside and this can be shaped by a combination of factors including materials choice. Examples of visible interior components for series cars featuring Bcomp’s materials are the Volvo EX30, the Polestar 5 and the Cupra Born VZ.

We’re also closely collaborating with major OEMs, including Kia, whose latest concept car features Bcomp’s materials, the Vision Meta Turismo released at the Milan Design Week 2026. The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse foreshadows what will be seen in the near future on BMW M series cars.

What has been the biggest challenge in convincing OEMs to replace traditional plastics? 

One of the biggest challenge in adopting bio-based materials is people’s perception. The term “natural fiber” often brings to mind something soft or inconsistent but this is a misconception. Our materials are not raw fibers, they are highly engineered composites, where natural inputs such as flax are carefully processed to create parts with reliable mechanical properties.

In practical terms, this means these materials are designed to meet the same performance criteria as conventional alternatives like carbon fiber or plastics. Engineers often prefer to work with established materials, but they should be open to innovative materials such as AmpliTex and PowerRibs that have been thoroughly validated, tested and proven under high pressure and at scale.

Is there anything you would like to say to the industry?  

At Bcomp, we help our customers decarbonize their supply chains with high-performance bio-based materials. We work closely with them through to successful launch, and when our support contributes to their success, it becomes a personal success for us too. Performance, function and aesthetics no longer have to be a trade-off, and we hope more OEMs take this into consideration, especially in an increasingly crowded EV market.

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Swiss materials specialist Bcomp has announced that it provided performance composite components made from a bespoke weave of its AmpliTex technology for the recently unveiled BMW M Concept Neue Klasse. This close collaboration between BMW Group and Bcomp marks the successful industrialization of natural-fiber composites for exterior aesthetic applications in high-performance production cars.

The BMW M Concept Neue Klasse made its debut in early June the Le Mans 24 Hours. The materials partnership between Bcomp and BMW M was first announced last year.

The visible fiber composite roof of the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse showcases the bespoke weave and color developed specifically for and together with BMW M. For the exterior, BMW M used AmpliTex for the roof, front splitter, hood air outlet, side skirts, mirror caps and the rear diffuser. On the interior, AmpliTex was used for the back of the four newly developed bucket seats as a structural element. Bcomp’s natural fiber is not only used in its pure form, but also, for the first time, in a refined form with M branding in the roof graphic.

From the track to the road 

Offering a high stiffness to weight ratio, safer crash behavior than carbon fiber, exceptional vibration damping and full radio transparency, AmpliTex has been used extensively in motorsport. This includes applications in Formula 1, Formula E, Super Formula, GT racing, motorcycle racing and rally.

Unlike many conventional performance automotive composites, AmpliTex, designed and engineered in Switzerland, is woven from flax fibers. This is a renewable base material that does not compete with food crops. Compared to carbon fiber, it reduces cradle-to-gate CO₂ emissions by up to 85%.

Once parts have reached the end of their service life, they can also be disposed via standard waste-to-energy power plants, using an environmentally friendly process to capture energy that can be repurposed, further reducing the net impact on the environment.

Christian Fischer, CEO at Bcomp, said, “Natural fibers do not pretend to copy carbon fiber composites; they are distinctive and unique. Supplying our AmpliTex reinforcement materials for the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse is proof that we have challenged the status quo and conclusively demonstrated the viability of our sustainable composite technologies in both structural and aesthetic high-performance automotive applications. We eagerly anticipate seeing future road-going vehicles featuring our natural fiber composite solutions.”

Zahra Awan spoke with Bcomp’s automotive customer project engineer Carmine Landi about the BMW M collaboration specifically, as well as the company’s approach to vehicle interiors and its ‘from race to road’ motto, at Automotive Interiors Expo Europe 2026. Read the interview here. 

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