Alex's Review
“ The Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator is an excellent training tool to use. It enables me to train and keep my strength on point. Most people don't understand how physically hard driving in FIA F3, FIA F2 and F1 is but the simulator helps you prepare for that. Strength training can be made fun with a simulator!”
☆☆☆☆☆
Alex Albon - Williams F1 Driver.
Alex Albon x Cool Performance
Williams F1 racing driver Alex Albon has been using Cool Performance simulators for over 5 years, relying on the Formula Pro F1 Simulator for learning tracks, optimising race lines, perfecting braking points nd much more.
Cool Performance played an important role in his development and success as he progressed through the ranks - from F3 to F2, and ultimately Formula 1. Today, Alex continues to train at home using his Formula Pro, custom-built by Cool Performance to meet the highest standards of realism and precision.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Alex Albon's F1 Racing Simulator
Check out the F1 sim used by Alex Albon, 8 other F1 drivers and hundreds more professional racing drivers. Available now, for home installation to drivers of all abilities as well as enthusiasts and families looking for immersive F1 racing entertainment. See our reviews and testimonials page for more pro driver insights on our simulators.
Alex Albon F1 Simulator Full Spec
Chassis/Cockpit:
Cool Performance Formula Pro. Aluminium zero flex cockpit that features adjustability for seating, wheel base and pedal position to accurately replicate the driving position of any formula car. Read the full cockpit breakdown.
Wheel Base:
Cool Performance custom tuned Leo Bodnar SimSteering 2 (26nm). Bespoke CP-S software modelling.
Steering Wheel:
CP-S Formula steering wheel - carbon fibre replica formula wheel.
Pedals:
Bespoke CP-S Hydraulic Pedal system (up to 200kg pressure) featuring a racing cylinder, CP-S calliper and an electronic adjustable pedal base.
Seat:
CP-S Formula seat - replica formula seat. Check out our guide to our Formula seating position.
Displays:
3x 4k, 240Hz, 1ms response monitors.
Motion/Haptics:
CP-S Haptics
PC:
Cool Performance supplied high-end water-cooled gaming PC (NVIDIA RTX 5080/Intel i9) with 1ms lag.
Software:
Cool Performance custom racing simulation software modelling for all professional titles.
More Information About Alex's Sim
The Formula Pro F1 simulator features a response time of 1ms. All CP-S components are built in house at Cool Performance HQ. The Formula Pro by Cool Performance has been developed by years of research and development by ex professional drivers Oliver Norris and Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, and used by 10 F1 drivers. It's been crucial in the development 10 F1 drivers careers, many of them having used it well before getting to F1. The Formula Pro F1 Sim is also used by hundreds of enthusiasts around the world, who want the most realistic F1 sim racing experience, with countless options and bespoke aesthetic customisation.
Career Results
| Races | Wins | Poles | Podiums | Points | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38th |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 16th |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 22 | 16th |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 61 | 22nd |
| 14 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 117 | 3rd |
| 33 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 187 | 7th |
| 18 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 177 | 2nd |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 86 | 10th |
| 24 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 212 | 3rd |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 | 8th |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 105 | 7th |
| 14 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 130 | 6th |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19th |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 13th |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 16th |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 8th |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17th (season in progress) |
Alex Albon's Cool Performance Simulator
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Alex Albon's simulator was installed by founder and CEO Oliver Norris and Head of Simulator Development and Manufacturing Adrian Quaife-Hobbs, a former F1 test driver.
Alex Albon Simulator FAQs
What sim does Alex Albon use?
Alex Albon uses the Cool Performance Formula Pro F1 Simulator. He uses this for home training due to it's realistic driving experience that translates to real world gains on track.
What simulator do F1 drivers use?
F1 drivers use simulator from Cool Performance, for their true to life realism through exclusive proprietary hardware and software, that is complemented by extremely high build quality.
Can I buy the same simulator Alex Albon uses?
Yes, anyone can use the same simulator that Alex Albon uses. They are not just for professional driver training and can be driven by all abilities.
More questions?
Build times, worldwide delivery, installation, warranty and prices are all covered in our Racing Simulator FAQs.
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