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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Ferrari has unveiled the all-electric Luce at the Vela di Calatrava – Città dello Sport in Rome in Italy.

Expanding Ferrari’s in-house electric technology expertise has created new opportunities for performance and efficiency across its wider vehicle programs, the auto maker said. This includes technology transfer between Ferrari road cars, the 499P Hypercar that won the most recent World Endurance Championship, and the Ferrari Hypersail project, which serves as a platform for research and innovation. The Ferrari Luce marks the culmination of Maranello’s multi-energy strategy, announced at the 2022 Capital Markets Day.

John Elkann, president of Ferrari, said, “We are not simply unveiling a new car, we are inaugurating a chapter that turns our vision into reality, strengthening Ferrari’s tradition of anticipating and shaping the future.”

In keeping with tradition, Ferrari has chosen to engineer, develop and manufacture the main components in-house. The project includes more than 60 new patents.

The Ferrari Luce was designed in collaboration with LoveFrom, the design collective led by Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson, bringing an external perspective to Ferrari’s established design approach under Flavio Manzoni.

The electric power source, Ferrari-engineered engines and advanced drivetrain enabled the development of a new architecture that combines Ferrari performance with the luxury of spaciousness. Technologies derived from Ferrari’s unrivalled experience in the world of motor racing made it possible to contain kerb weight at 2,260kg, helping deliver best‑in‑class performance (0–100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, 0–200 km/h in 6.8 seconds, top speed over 310 km/h and maximum total power output of 1,050hp) and a range in excess of 530km.

The car introduces electric all-wheel drive technology, combining torque vectoring, regenerative braking and adjustable power delivery systems. Steering wheel-mounted paddles enable drivers to modify torque output and energy recovery, while Ferrari says the system has been developed to provide a more progressive acceleration response than typical high-torque electric powertrains.

The car is powered by four electric engines, one per wheel, and is equipped with a high‑capacity 122kWh battery, an active suspension system derived from the F80 and an independently steering rear axle. Within this framework of technological innovation, two concepts best encapsulate Ferrari Luce’s ambitious entry into the world of high‑performance electric sports cars: the control of each wheel’s motion in every direction and in any dynamic condition, and the authentic approach to sound.

Each wheel is equipped with one actuator for traction and regeneration, one for the steering angle and one to control vertical movement. The ability to adapt torque distribution in real time to road conditions and desired performance provides exceptional freedom and precision of control. Each of the Ferrari Luce’s wheels is attuned to the driver’s input, enabling the driver to experience a single, fluid movement. Torque vectoring and the elastic balance of the suspension system also assist in changing direction, enhancing the car’s agility and ease of driving.

The Ferrari Luce’s vehicle dynamics have been developed around the characteristics of its electric platform, including a lower center of gravity and revised weight distribution. The vehicle uses an e-Manettino system to adjust power delivery and traction settings, alongside Ferrari’s five-position Manettino drive mode selector, which adapts vehicle responses to different grip conditions.

The model also introduces Ferrari’s new vehicle control unit, which integrates management of the powertrain and vehicle dynamics systems. According to Ferrari, the system processes updates at up to 200 times per second and works in conjunction with the latest version of the company’s Side Slip X control system.

The powertrain comprises four F80-derived permanent magnet synchronous engines with radial flux, delivering a maximum speed of 30,000rpm at the front and 25,500rpm at the rear. The system operates on 800V architecture and combines performance with efficiency, with solutions directly derived from motorsport. The high-voltage battery pack was designed, validated and built in Maranello and comprises 210 cells in series that deliver 122kWh and support fast charging up to 350kW; it has been designed as a structural element of the car. Power electronics feature compact inverters and a DC/DC resonant converter for the active suspension to achieve record-breaking efficiency of more than 98%.

The Ferrari Luce uses an integrated battery, chassis, and body structure designed to improve rigidity, efficiency, and interior packaging. The aluminum-based architecture places the battery beneath the floor and rear seats, removing the need for a central transmission tunnel and increasing cabin space. Ferrari said the structure delivers increased bending and torsional rigidity compared with its previous four-door models.

The vehicle also features double wishbone suspension, rear-wheel steering, carbon ceramic brakes, and a rear subframe mounted to improve ride comfort and handling balance.

The extensive use of recycled secondary-alloy aluminum enables a reduction in CO₂e emissions during production of around 70% of the overall vehicle weight.

Benedetto Vigna, CEO of Ferrari, said, “We are convinced that a company demonstrates its leadership when it has the courage to dare and to take on the challenge of new technologies. Ferrari Luce was born precisely from this challenge, offering our unprecedented vision of electrification.”

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McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year technology partnership with Intel, which has been appointed as the official compute partner of the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team and official partner of the McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team.

The partnership combines Intel’s semi-conductor engineering with McLaren Racing’s on-track expertise. Under the agreement, Intel technologies will support McLaren Racing in turning large volumes of data into actionable insight through a secure, scalable compute foundation. This includes trackside edge computing to enable real-time analytics and race-day decision-making.

As part of the partnership, Intel branding will be featured on the McLaren Mastercard F1 Team cars, starting at the Montreal race this weekend. Branding will appear on one of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team cars at this year’s Freedom 250 in Washington DC and at the iconic Indy 500 from 2027.

Intel branding will also feature on the McLaren F1 Sim Racing Team on-stage simulators for the final event of the F1 Sim Racing World Championship this month. From the 2027 season, Intel will feature on the team’s virtual livery.

Zak Brown, CEO, McLaren Racing, said, “Performance in IndyCar and Formula 1 racing is driven by technology, and partnering with Intel strengthens our ability to innovate at scale. Intel has already been an important part of our technology ecosystem, and their leadership in computing will play a critical role in how we design, build and race our cars. We’re excited to deepen this relationship even further.”

Lip-Bu Tan, CEO, Intel, added, “Formula 1 racing and IndyCar are some of the ultimate proving grounds for high-performance computing. Intel is proud to be McLaren Racing’s compute partner, and to be part of a team that thrives on precision, speed and innovation. Together, Intel and McLaren will push the boundaries of what’s possible, transforming data into competitive advantage at every turn.”

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McLaren has officially revealed the MCL-HY hypercar that will contest the World Endurance Championship and the Le Mans 24 Hours from 2027, alongside the track car variant MCL-HY GTR, which will be offered to VIP clients through its exclusive Project: Endurance program.

Built to the LMDh regulations, the MCL-HY features a Dallara chassis and is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 race engine, developed in conjunction with Autotecnica Motori and paired with the series’s spec MGU system, delivering up to 520kW (707ps) to the rear axle. Minimum weight is set at 1,030kg.

The car was presented in a 2026 test livery inspired by the McLaren M6A, nodding to the lineage that stretches from Can-Am dominance in the late 1960s through to outright Le Mans victory with the F1 GTR in 1995. On-track testing begins this month, with works driver Mikkel Jensen joined by DDP drivers Grégoire Saucy and Richard Verschoor, plus United Autosports development driver Ben Hanley.

According to the team, the program also marks a first-of-its-kind collaboration between McLaren Racing and McLaren Automotive – the GTR track car derivative is powered by the same 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged engine but without the LMDh hybrid system, producing around 730ps at a lower dry weight. Deliveries are scheduled for late 2027.

Homologation of the MCL-HY is expected in winter 2026 ahead of the team’s WEC debut.

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Oracle Red Bull Racing has announced a series of organizational changes within its technical department, aimed at reinforcing its focus on performance and innovation.

Effective immediately, Ben Waterhouse assumes an expanded leadership role as chief performance and design engineer, with overarching responsibility across design and vehicle performance, reporting directly to technical director Pierre Wache. Waterhouse joined Red Bull from BMW-Sauber in 2014, first as deputy technical director at Scuderia Toro Rosso, and since 2017 as head of performance engineering at Oracle Red Bull Racing.

This change is an effort to strengthen integration between design and vehicle performance and accelerate the development of competitive, high-performing solutions.

On July 1, Andrea Landi will join as head of performance, reporting to Ben Waterhouse. He has extensive Formula 1 experience from his previous roles as deputy head of vehicle performance at Ferrari and deputy technical director at VCARB.

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Atlassian Williams F1 Team has appointed Dan Milner as chief engineer – vehicle technology.

Milner joins the team after 20 years of association with Mercedes, most recently, a 14-year stint with the Brackley-based organization across the Honda, Brawn and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team eras. Milner contributed to multiple World Championships in senior technical leadership roles including eight consecutive Constructors’ titles.

Milner progressed from simulation and design roles at Mercedes into senior leadership, including six years heading powertrain integration and transmission design. Most recently, as chief engineer for R&D, he led a multidisciplinary team delivering development and test programs. Outside F1, he has held senior design roles in the America’s Cup with Ineos Britannia, and also worked in the defense sector.

At Williams, Milner will be accountable for vehicle technology, driving on- and off-car performance through complex, integrated technology programs. He will champion first-principles engineering, accelerate development across hardware, simulation, test and quality, as well as embed strong links with car programs to ensure rapid conversion of ideas into race performance.

Milner said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team as chief engineer across vehicle technology. After 20 years of association with Brackley, it’s the right moment to take on a new challenge. Williams has a clear, ambitious plan to move forward, and I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to help accelerate that journey. I can’t wait to meet the team, learn the organization, and get to work converting ideas into performance on track.”

Matt Harman, engineering technical director at Williams, added, “Dan brings broad experience and clear leadership. He has led major programs across R&D and powertrains, turning ideas into performance, and he knows how to bring teams together to deliver. Dan will be central to our vehicle technology plan and to converting innovation into consistent performance gains on track, so we’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue our plans of bringing Atlassian Williams F1 Team back to the front of the grid.”

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Aston Martin will field a seven-car Vantage GT3 line-up for the opening round of the GT World Challenge Europe at Paul Ricard on Saturday, April 11. The entry represents over 10% of the 60-car field, marking the brand’s largest-ever presence at the start of the championship.

Sharing the mechanical architecture of the high-performance Vantage road car, the Vantage GT3, which triumphed at the 24 Hours of Spa in 2024 – the world’s most prestigious GT3-only event, is built around Aston Martin’s proven bonded aluminum chassis and powered by its fearsome twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine.

Three Pro Class entries (cars and teams competing in the professional category) will feature for the season opener. A Comtoyou Racing Vantage GT3 piloted by Aston Martin Aramco F1 driver Lance Stroll, former Formula One competitor and GT racer Roberto Merhi, and Aston Martin Aramco Academy graduate Mari Boya. The Prologue test on Wednesday, April 8, will allow all teams to fine-tune setups prior to the day-to-night season opener.

Joining them are two regular Pro class entries, as well as two Vantages each in Silver and Bronze Cups. In total, the line-up includes six works GT drivers (professional drivers often factory or, in this case, works drivers) and two AMR Driver Academy graduates.

Aston Martin head of endurance motorsport, Adam Carter, said, “It is fantastic for Aston Martin to have the strongest Vantage line-up the brand has ever fielded in the GT World Challenge Europe that includes two Pro cars filled with Aston Martin works drivers, and we’re proud to say, our two most recent AMR Driver Academy graduates Kobe Pauwels and Jamie Day. The GT World Challenge Europe goes from strength to strength with every passing season and there is no better way, or place, to showcase Vantage’s exceptional abilities on the international motorsport stage.”

Comtoyou Racing is joined in GT World Challenge Europe by two other key Aston Martin partners; German team Walkenhorst Motorsport and Ecurie Ecosse Blackthorn – which makes its series debut after successful stints in the British GT Championship and the Asian Le Mans Series.

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Nissan Formula E Team has renewed its sponsorship agreement with long-standing partner Alpine Tech for the remainder of Season 12 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. The agreement includes branding on the Japanese outfit’s race cars and drivers’ overalls.

Nissan Formula E Team says its partnership with Alpine Tech has been a key factor in the squad’s journey across the GEN3 era. The French manufacturer has helped with the development of the Nissan e‑4ORCE 05 Formula E powertrain, leading to the Nissan Formula E Team winning six races and the Season 11 Drivers’ World Championship with Oliver Rowland. The two companies have also collaborated closely on the development of young racers, with several of Nissan Formula E Team’s rookie drivers having a pre-existing relationship with Alpine.

To celebrate this long-lasting collaboration, the Alpine Tech logo will appear on the inside of the rear wing end plates on the #1 and #23 Nissan e‑4ORCE 05 cars from this weekend’s Madrid E-Prix. The brand’s logo will also feature on the drivers’ race suits.

Tommaso Volpe, managing director and team principal at Nissan Formula E Team, commented, “We’re very happy to showcase the Alpine Tech brand for the remainder of the GEN3 season, as our partnership and collaboration have been key to our success in this era of Formula E. We’re excited to continue working with Alpine Tech. Our relationship is a broad one with several different touchpoints, making their support very valuable.”

Axel Plasse, VP at Alpine Tech, added, “At Alpine Tech, we continue to build on the expertise developed through many years at the highest level of motorsport, including Formula 1 and endurance racing. Together with Nissan Formula E Team, we have exceptional engineering ability. Applying our know-how to new projects through consultancy and technology services is a key priority for us. This partnership with Nissan Formula E Team is a perfect example of optimization of talent and expertise. It showcases how two highly competitive organizations like Alpine Tech and Nissan Formula E Team can combine their efforts to push the boundaries of efficiency and power density, developing the highest-performing electric powertrains in the world.”

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Andrea Reggiani has been appointed as head of motorsport at Lamborghini, overseeing all areas of the racing division of the Sant’Agata Bolognese firm at an international level. The Italian-Swiss engineer will report directly to Rouven Mohr, chief technical officer of Automobili Lamborghini.

Reggiani said, “It is a true honor to join Lamborghini as head of motorsport. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me, and proud to join a company with such an extraordinary heritage and that represents passion, performance and bold innovation at the highest level. Together with the talented people who make Lamborghini unique, I look forward to building on this strong foundation and helping to write the next chapter in our racing history, striving for new milestones that will excite our clients, our partners and our fans around the world.”

Reggiani previously held senior roles at several leading motorsport brands. In his new role, he will be responsible for the development of Lamborghini’s motorsport models and the commercial management of racing activities, including the global Lamborghini Super Trofeo platform across Europe, Asia and North America and the GT3 customer racing program.

Erik Skirmants (North America), Federica Teneggi (Europe) and Francesco Scardoni (Asia-Pacific) will each continue in their roles as motorsport activity coordinators in their respective regions.

In addition to managing the motorsport activities of Lamborghini Squadra Corse, Reggiani will look after Lamborghini’s trackday-only Essenza SCV12 program.

Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, commented, “I would like to wish Andrea Reggiani every success in his new role. I am confident that his commitment will bring added value to Lamborghini’s motorsports activities, which for our brand remain an important laboratory for the development of new technologies. Andrea’s arrival in our family coincides with the debut of the Temerario GT3, and the initial development phases of the Lamborghini Temerario Super Trofeo which, from next year, will form the basis of three single-make championships in Europe, Asia and North America. I would like to extend a warm welcome to Andrea.”

Mohr added, “We are delighted to welcome Andrea Reggiani to the Lamborghini family heading into the new season, one that marks the start of a new chapter for the brand with the introduction of the new Temerario GT3 on the world stage, starting with the Sebring 12 Hours this weekend. His significant motorsport expertise and know-how were something that appealed strongly to Squadra Corse and align perfectly with the brand’s long-term strategic plans. I am sure he will lead Lamborghini to even more successes in the coming years, most notably in some of the most prestigious GT3 championships but also in our highly successful one-make Super Trofeo platform.”

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Audi has made an adjustment to the management structure of its Formula 1 project. In addition to his existing duties as head of Audi F1 Project, Mattia Binotto will now assume the responsibilities of team principal, with Jonathan Wheatley leaving the Audi Revolut F1 Team with immediate effect for personal reasons.

Wheatley had been part of the Audi F1 Project since April 2025. Together with Binotto, he built up the racing team at the Hinwil facility in Switzerland, which immediately scored points on its Formula 1 debut in early March.

“We are grateful to Jonathan Wheatley for his contribution to the project during the crucial entry phase and wish him all the best for the future,” said Gernot Döllner, CEO of Audi and chairman of the board of management of Audi Motorsport.

“Mattia Binotto and the team will continue to pursue the path we have chosen with determination. Our focus remains unchanged: we are concentrating all our efforts on building a team competing at the highest level that will challenge for world championships in Formula 1 by 2030. We will continuously develop our organizational structures to achieve our shared goal in a sustainable manner.”

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