Narain's Review
“ Training off track is a huge aspect of racing, and with a hydraulic pedal and the facility to access all the data on the Formula Pro Simulator, it not only helps see where you are going wrong, but it helps iron out smaller aspects which cannot be seen through the naked eye. The brake feeling helps train In the most accurate way. ”
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Narain Karthikeyan - F1 Driver.
Narain Karthikeyan x Cool Performance
F1 racing driver Narain Karthikeyan owns the Formula Pro F1 Simulator and uses it for learning tracks, optimising race lines, perfecting braking points and much more. It played a big part in his off track training during his racing career.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Narain Karthikeyan's F1 Racing Simulator
Check out the F1 sim used by Narain Karthikeyan, 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. Check out our reviews and testimonials page for more pro driver insights on our simulators.
Narain Karthikeyan 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 Narain'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 12th |
| 16 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 104 | 6th |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 100 | 4th |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 51 | 9th |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 121 | 4th |
| 18 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 100 | 6th |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54th |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18th |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 16th |
| 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 61 | 10th |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 12th |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 288 | 16th |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 963 | 30th |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26th |
| 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24th |
| 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 195 | 4th |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 13th |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 11th |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14th |
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19th |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15th |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.5 | 12th |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 6th |
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18th |
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Narain Karthikeyan'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 Narain Karthikeyan use?
Narain Karthikeyan uses the Formula Pro by Cool Performance as his home simulator. He uses it for track practice, data analysis and it is a key part of his race preparation.
Can I buy the same simulator as Narain Karthikeyan?
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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