Carlos Sainz Review
" People don't understand track time is everything - I'm always on track with the Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator! "
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Carlos Sainz, Williams F1 Driver.
Carlos Sainz x Cool Performance
During his time at McLaren F1 team, Cool Performance designed, built and installed Carlos a personal Formula F1 Pro simulator for him to train on. Carlos was looking for an F1 simulator that could match the feel and precision of his real-world Formula One car - both to hone driving technique and to stay sharp between races.
Cool Performance worked directly with Carlos to fine tune the setup and ensure the F1 sim provided highly accurate feedback across all key performance areas.
Carlos’ Formula Pro F1 simulator has been crucial in his driver development - supported his move from McLaren to Ferrari and now to Williams Racing, providing a consistent and adaptable training platform through each phase of his Formula One career. Whether he’s learning a new circuit, running through setup changes or qualifying simulations, his Cool Performance racing simulator give him the tool he needs to prepare for race day.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Carlos Sainz F1 Racing Simulator
Check out the F1 sim used by Carlos Sainz, 9 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. Check out our reviews and testimonials page for more pro driver insights on our simulators.
Watch Carlos Sainz Cool Performance Simulator Install
In collaboration with Autosport and Motorsport.com - watch us install Carlos Sainz's Formula Pro professional F1 simulator in his home. Carlos chose Cool Performance for this ultimate home training simulator
Carlos Sainz 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.
Sound:
Bose surround sound.
More Information About Carlos' 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 18th |
| 14 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 200 | 2nd |
| 20 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 489 | Champion |
| 24 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 112 | 9th |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 161 | 5th |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 66 | 10th |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 19th |
| 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 227 | Champion |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 15th |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46 | 12th |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 9th |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 10th |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 96 | 6th |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 105 | 6th |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 164.5 | 5th |
| 22 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 246 | 5th |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 200 | 7th |
| 24 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 290 | 5th |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 64 | 9th |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 16th (season in progress) |
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Carlos Sainz'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.
FAQs
What simulator does Carlos Sainz use?
Along with 9 other F1 drivers, Carlos Sainz uses the Formula Pro F1 Simulator , designed and manufactured by Cool Performance.
What is the most realistic F1 simulator?
The most realistic F1 simulators are made by Cool Performance, with their flagship model the Formula Pro being used by hundreds of professional Formula drivers.
What racing sim 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 as Carlos Sainz?
Yes. The Formula Pro is available to order. You can spec it in our configurator, choosing the hardware, colour, seat and display, then send your build for a personal quote.
More questions?
Build times, worldwide delivery, installation, warranty and prices are all covered in our Racing Simulator FAQs.
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