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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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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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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UK-based simulation specialist Dynisma has unveiled the DMG-S, a compact driver-in-the-loop simulator that brings the company’s proven motion platform to a broader range of motorsport and driver training applications.

The DMG-S shares the same core motion architecture found in Dynisma‘s engineering simulators, which have proved popular with F1 teams and other high-end motorsport outfits, delivering low motion latency and motion bandwidth above 50Hz. The differentiator is a more accessible price point and a much smaller footprint than the company’s DMG-1 and DMG-360XY systems.

According to the company, the performance envelope allows the platform to faithfully reproduce the transient cues that matter most to drivers: curb strikes, weight transfer, grip variation, tire degradation and oversteer onset. PMW tested the new system at Dynisma’s headquarters, and the fidelity and realism of the feedback, despite the compact platform, were impressive.

The system fits within a 2.5 x 2.5m footprint, making it viable for even the smallest workshop or the back of a truck. It requires only a single-phase 32A supply, obviating the need for dedicated electrical infrastructure. Two seating configurations are available to cover the primary vehicle categories: low heel point for GT and touring car, and high heel point for single-seaters.

Display options include triple 77in screens or VR/XR headset integration. Software compatibility spans Assetto Corsa as standard, with support for iRacing, F1, Le Mans Ultimate and professional vehicle modeling environments, making it straightforward to integrate into existing simulation workflows.

Ash Warne, founder and CTO of the company, framed the engineering rationale as follows: “A simulator becomes valuable when the driver can trust what they feel through the platform, from changes in grip and surface detail to weight transfer and vehicle balance at the limit. DMG-S applies the same engineering philosophy in a more compact format.”

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UK-based motion simulator technology company Dynisma has been selected by the Cadillac Formula 1 Team to supply its DMG-360XY driving simulator, as part of the team’s continued investment in the infrastructure required to be competitive in motorsport.

Nick Chester, chief technical officer, Cadillac Formula 1 Team, said, “Selecting the right simulator platform is a key decision for any Formula 1 team. Dynisma’s technology gives us the level of fidelity, responsiveness and correlation we were looking for as we continue to build our technical capability. The addition of the DMG-360XY is an important step as we establish the tools and systems needed to support our engineering work and driver program over the coming seasons.”

The simulator will support a range of applications including vehicle development, driver preparation and setup work across the Formula 1 calendar.

Dynisma Motion Generators (DMGs) are engineered to deliver a highly accurate, high-fidelity motion response through ultra-low latency and high bandwidth, enabling the levels of realism and correlation required for modern driver-in-the-loop simulation. The DMG-360XY system builds on this foundation with large excursion capability of up to 5m of XY travel and unlimited yaw, providing an advanced platform for replicating complex vehicle dynamics and driver feedback.

The simulator will be installed at the Cadillac Formula 1 Team’s growing US base in Indianapolis, Indiana. The addition of the DMG-360XY, combined with the latest LED wall visualization technology, represents a further investment from the team in technical capability as Formula 1 continues through a new regulatory era in 2026, bringing fundamental changes to car behavior, power unit characteristics and aerodynamic performance.

Ash Warne, founder and CTO of Dynisma, said, “Dynisma is proud to support the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as they continue to build their technical capability in Formula 1. In modern motorsport, simulation plays a central role in connecting driver feedback with engineering development, and ensuring strong correlation between virtual tools, wind tunnel and track testing. The DMG-360XY is engineered to deliver a highly repeatable, high-fidelity environment, supporting informed decision-making across both long-term car development and race-by-race setup preparation.”

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Dynisma has announced that it has installed a driving simulator at BWT Alpine Formula One Team’s Enstone HQ. The installation was completed in 2025 and supported the team’s preparation for the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations.

Dynisma’s motion generator technology provides a highly realistic driver-in-the-loop simulation environment, combining sub-5ms latency, bandwidth of up to 100Hz, sustained lateral motion and unlimited yaw capability. This enables drivers and engineers to evaluate vehicle behavior with a high degree of realism and repeatability, supporting trusted correlation across development activity.

With teams now actively developing cars under the current regulation set, simulation continues to play a central role in supporting fast, informed decision-making. At Enstone, the Dynisma simulator supports correlation with track data, wind tunnel results and CFD analysis, while also enabling detailed work to understand the behavior and interaction of the 2026 regulations covering powertrain, aerodynamics and tires.

The simulator is being used to support car development, setup evaluation and driver preparation during the 2026 season and will continue to form a core part of the team’s technical capability in future seasons.

BWT Alpine Formula One Team commented, “The 2026 Formula 1 regulations are a big departure from anything that we had before and required completely new cars in every aspect. Simulator work is a core part of how we develop and refine the car across multiple areas and is especially useful when there are such big changes. Driver-in-the-loop simulation helps us to understand vehicle and system behaviors and to connect driver feedback with our wider engineering data. Dynisma’s motion technology provides a realistic and repeatable environment that supports that process and underpins informed decision-making throughout the season.”

Ash Warne, the founder and CTO of Dynisma, added, “In all forms of vehicle development, simulation needs to deliver realism and trusted correlation if it is to add real value. That depends on a true 1:1 response between what drivers and engineers experience in the simulator and what is seen in track data, wind tunnel testing and CFD. We are pleased to see this capability being used by BWT Alpine Formula One Team as a client, supporting confident decision-making across a complex development program under the current regulations.”

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MdynamiX and BMW M Motorsport have entered into a strategic technical partnership. At the core of the collaboration is virtual driving for high-performance vehicle development, to accelerate development processes and unlock performance potential earlier and more efficiently.

BMW M Motorsport will use MdynamiX’s extensive expertise in driving experience evaluation, virtual development methods and precise steering system simulation. MdynamiX will also provide its proprietary high-performance force feedback steering systems for this purpose.

The technology is designed to deliver a highly realistic driving experience through the steering system, which serves as a key interface between the driver and the vehicle.

Using proprietary force-feedback hardware and detailed steering system simulation models, racing drivers and engineers can evaluate steering characteristics early in the development process, allowing vehicle dynamics and steering feedback to be optimized before physical prototypes are built. The development environment enables complex steering systems to be virtually validated under racing conditions, with faster iterations and reliable decision-making foundations reportedly resulting in improved performance and shortened development cycles.

“The importance of virtual driving experience development in motorsport continues to grow,” said Erik Schuivens, head of vehicle performance and simulation at BMW M Motorsport. “With MdynamiX, we are working with a partner that not only provides methodological support but also delivers the technological foundation through its proprietary force feedback steering systems, allowing vehicle behavior to be experienced with exceptional precision in the simulator.”

“BMW M Motorsport stands for precise engineering and performance,” added Prof. Dr Peter Pfeffer, the CEO of MdynamiX. “The fact that our expertise in steering system simulation and our force feedback hardware now contribute to the performance of these vehicles validates our approach. Together, we are setting new standards in virtual driving experience development.”

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Ansible Motion has launched the Delta T1 Sport, a motorsport simulator designed to deliver high-fidelity vehicle dynamics, ultra-low latency and an immersive driving environment.

The first production unit will be delivered to Lola Cars to support its vehicle development programs, including preparations for its ABB FIA Formula E World Championship GEN4 campaign.

Optimized for single-seater and cockpit racing series, such as Super Formula, LMP2, LMH/LMDh, Formula E, F2, F3, F4 and Formula Regional categories, the Delta T1 Sport reportedly opens the door to engineering-class DIL capability for race teams, drivers and organizations where space, infrastructure, installation complexities and cost of ownership have traditionally been barriers.

The simulator features an all-new Triform motion system that blends a uniquely high mechanical stiffness and low dynamic mass, to deliver elite physics, along with trusted, repeatable, tunable motion performance, Ansible reports.

Dan Clark, Ansible Motion’s managing director, said, “Delta T1 Sport delivers the fidelity that drivers and engineers crave, in a compact, easy-to-install and operate, inclusive package that has not been available until now. This new class of simulator will unlock fresh opportunities for teams to efficiently pursue and extract vehicle performance gains by leveraging a streamlined, optimized approach. Our customers will benefit from best-in-class, combined solutions in terms of technical integration, technical support and value, with the freedom to distinctively configure aspects of their DIL simulation environment that ultimately lead to competitive advantages.”

Delta T1 Sport in Formula E

The first production Delta T1 Sport will be delivered to Lola Cars’ Silverstone headquarters. The British motorsport company will draw on the benefits of virtual development for its Formula E program, with a wider range of DIL-simulator-supported initiatives set to follow in the longer term.

Till Bechtolsheimer, chairman of Lola Cars, commented, “We are delighted that Lola will be the first user of the pioneering Delta T1 Sport simulator, which will efficiently connect to our existing workflows, enabling us to accelerate our engineering processes and improve development as we strive to drive innovation through motorsport.”

Peter McCool, technical director of Lola Cars, continued, “We do not underestimate the impact this technology will have on our car development, software validation and race preparation, for both Formula E and future projects.”

Scalable architecture

As the latest addition to Ansible Motion’s DIL Sport simulator portfolio, Delta T1 Sport follows the Theta Seat Sport (already trusted in Formula E) and Theta Cube Sport (used by a European motorsport customer).

The DIL Sport range is designed for motorsport engineering applications, offering high dynamic fidelity, ultra-low latency and enhanced driver realism. The system also supports seamless integration with racing software and hardware environments to help in vehicle development and testing workflows.

“Within six-degrees-of-freedom motion space, DIL simulators must, first and foremost, deliver sufficient ground-plane fidelity – especially for vehicle dynamics and motorsport applications, where vehicle directional control and stability dominate the virtual test-driving experience,” said Elliot Dason-Barber, Ansible Motion’s technical director. “Many simulators miss this fundamental point by starting with legacy hexapods and then working backward to sort out additional motion requirements with appendages that add complexity and cost.”

Compact, six-degrees-of-freedom motion system

At the core of the Delta T1 Sport is Ansible Motion’s Triform motion system (AML TMS1), which is designed for motorsport and high-performance simulation applications.

The system uses updated kinematics and motion generation technology, aiming to retain elements of the company’s Stratiform motion approach while reducing the overall physical footprint.

The Delta T1 Sport offers a payload capacity of up to 300kg, supporting drivers and racing cockpits, and provides a six-degrees-of-freedom motion system with 1m surge, 1.2m sway, 0.2m heave, 22° roll, 16° pitch and 120° yaw.

Ansible Motion says the motion envelope has been optimized based on its experience in DIL simulation, to support realistic feedback on vehicle dynamics, including handling, track conditions and stability.

The system also includes a configurable motion cueing package, allowing sensory feedback to be tailored to different racing series, driver profiles and vehicle setups.

This overall motion space is efficiently packaged within a low-mass, 2.4 x 2.4m floor footprint, which enables flexibility of location and operation without special facility or flooring requirements.

Salman Safdar, Ansible Motion’s business development director, said, “The Delta T1 Sport also includes a number of bespoke driver feedback and immersion systems to suit physical space, budget and performance requirements, as well as futureproofing and upgrade pathways. These include, but are not limited to, multiple space-efficient vision systems, including projectors, LED walls, extended reality (XR) and virtual reality (VR) options; configurable race car cockpits; active dashboard and steering wheel interaction capabilities; adjustable racing seats; configurable pedals; haptic and torque feedback for steering; and harness and helmet loading systems.”

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Driven DynamiX has launched the DDX Precision, a 6-DoF motion simulator designed to deliver a realistic and responsive driving experience. Building on the engineering and lessons from the DDX Prime, it uses the same core software and motion system to replicate vehicle behavior. The DDX Precision offers a similar core experience in a more compact design and at a lower price point.

Driven DynamiX aimed to make advanced motion technology more accessible beyond high-end systems, developing a simulator that delivers a realistic and responsive experience for training, preparation and immersive use.

“Not only was this racing simulator entertaining, but it was an informative tool that teams can really use to help develop their racing programs. They are sure to have success in the UK motorsport market and are well worth checking out,” said Chris Aylett, CEO of the Motorsport Industry Association.

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AVL Mobility Technologies and Ansible Motion have partnered to offer vehicle manufacturers and suppliers a combined solution integrating AVL’s VSM software with Ansible Motion’s driver-in-the-loop simulators. The collaboration aims to support virtual development processes by enabling faster component and vehicle development, while reducing testing and validation time and associated costs.

AVL VSM is a flexible, real-time simulation tool that enables users to model components, systems and complete vehicles. It allows them to test vehicle dynamics and performance in realistic scenarios, which is crucial for optimizing vehicle characteristics and ensuring safety. VSM enables a more integrated approach to vehicle design and optimization by allowing simultaneous consideration of various vehicle attributes and components and how they interact.

When VSM is paired with an Ansible Motion driver-in-the-loop simulator, the user can test changes to the virtual model and refine chassis dynamics, powertrain driveability, ADAS and active safety function calibration with a virtual test drive.

“By combining AVL VSM with Ansible Motion driver-in-the-loop simulators, manufacturers can move critical decisions to the front of the development cycle, dramatically reducing physical prototypes and test iterations,” said Gary Newton, AVL’s vice president of business development. “This tool combination can have an enormous impact on timeline and budget. Imagine validating 70+ track scenarios per day in multiple conditions, surfaces and drive events. The result isn’t incremental improvement, it’s months saved and millions preserved.”

Salman Safdar, Ansible Motion’s business development director, added, “Through our continuing collaborative efforts with AVL, we’re developing new ways to conduct subjective and objective evaluations of qualified concepts much earlier in the vehicle design cycle. Connecting our simulators seamlessly with a feature-rich simulation environment like AVL VSM elevates the virtual vehicle development process for manufacturers seeking to shorten development times, realize cost savings and reduce environmental impacts.”

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