Isa Al Khalifa Review
" I had to learn to push and explore, that's done on the sim now! "
You can experiment and try hundreds of things on the simulator. From new race lines, braking later, different gear options, setup changes etc it's all possible on the simulator which means I'm flat out when I arrive at the track.
Isa Al Khalifa, Two-Time Gulf 12 Hours Winner.
Isa Al Khalifa x Cool Performance
Bahraini racing driver Isa Al Khalifa uses the sim to experiment with new race lines, braking later, gear options and setup changes, so he is flat out when he arrives at the track. After racing in the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East, he co-founded 2 Seas Motorsport, which made its sports car racing debut in 2020 with McLaren 720S GT3s. He won the Gulf 12 Hours in January 2021 in a 2 Seas McLaren 720S GT3 with Ben Barnicoat and Martin Kodrić, and the same trio won again a year later in a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo to give the team back-to-back Gulf 12 Hours victories. He has since raced in the Gold Cup class of the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup.
GT Pro Racing Simulator: Isa Al Khalifa's Racing Simulator
Isa trains on the GT Pro, Cool Performance's professional-grade GT simulator.
GT Pro Racing Simulator Full Spec
Frame/Cockpit: Powder-coated aluminium frame, hand-built in the UK to ISO 9001 standards with a lifetime warranty. The cockpit features multiple points for adjustability for the seating and steering positions to replicate any GT car.
Seating: Corbeau FIA homologated GT racing seat
Wheel Base: Leo Bodnar SimSteering force feedback system 26Nm with CP-S custom software modelling configuration for an ultra realistic experience.
Steering Wheel: CP-S GT Carbon Wheel
DDU: Precision Sim Engineering DD-X 6'8" LED display unit
Pedal Set: Custom professional grade, Cool Performance Hydraulic Pedal system with AP racing master cylinder delivering up to 200kg applicable braking force.
Pedal Adjustment: CP-S electronically adjustable pedal position system.
Display: Triple 27" monitors.
Computing: Custom built high-end, water cooled gaming PC with NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5080 RTX graphics card and Intel® Core™ i9 processor to run software at the most optimal graphics. Option: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5090 RTX
Accessories: Quaife Engineering x Pro Sim sequential shifter, keyboard & mouse set
More Information About Isa's Sim
The GT Pro sets a new benchmark for professional grade GT simulators. Built with Cool Performance’s proprietary high-end components, it delivers an unrivalled driving experience, capturing every nuance and sensation of a real GT race car.
The GT Pro is our most versatile professional-grade racing simulator, engineered with comprehensive adjustability to suit any discipline, plus options including Quaife Engineering x Pro Sim h-pattern and sequential shifters, handbrakes, and clutches.
Developed by ex-GT and Formula drivers Oliver Norris and Adrian Quaife-Hobbs to replicate real-world racing dynamics.
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Isa Al Khalifa'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 Isa Al Khalifa use?
Isa Al Khalifa uses a Cool Performance GT Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Isa Al Khalifa?
Yes. The GT 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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