Matthew Rees Review
" The Cool Performance simulator is a fitness device. "
The simulator has played a massive part to my fitness and development as a driver. Not only has it prepped me for my Junior Ginetta season but also whilst competing in OK-J in Europe it has kept me fit and actually improved my fitness.
Matthew Rees, 2021 British F4 Champion.
Matthew Rees x Cool Performance
Welsh racing driver Matthew Rees says the Cool Performance simulator played a massive part in his fitness and development as a driver, keeping him fit while he competed in OK-J karting in Europe. He made his car racing debut in 2021 and won the British F4 title with JHR Developments as a rookie, with four wins and seven poles. He took a race win in each of his two GB3 seasons with JHR in 2022 and 2023, and in 2024 won a race in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain with Team Parker Racing.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Matthew Rees's Racing Simulator
Matthew trains on the Formula Pro, the same simulator spec used by 10 F1 drivers including Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli.
Formula Pro 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 Matthew'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 331 | Champion |
| 24 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 310.5 | 6th |
| 23 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 370 | 5th |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 62 | 5th |
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Matthew Rees'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 Matthew Rees use?
Matthew Rees uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Matthew Rees?
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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