Rafael Villagómez Review
" Preparation Like No Other "
Preparing on the simulator with online coaching provided by Cool Performance helped me get to grips with my car ready for my upcoming season.
Rafael Villagómez, F2 Racing Driver.
Rafael Villagómez x Cool Performance
Rafael Villagómez trains on the Formula Pro, and says preparing on the simulator with online coaching from Cool Performance helped him get to grips with his car ready for his upcoming season. In the 2026 Formula 2 season he secured a P2 finish in the Feature Race at Silverstone, then charged from P16 in the Sprint Race to P6 in the Feature Race at Spa.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Rafael Villagómez's Racing Simulator
Rafael 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 Rafael'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 11th |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 121 | 6th |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 17th |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29th |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 135 | 8th |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25th |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 13th |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25th |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 24th |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 14th |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 38 | 14th (season in progress) |
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Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Rafael Villagómez'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 Rafael Villagómez use?
Rafael Villagómez uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Rafael Villagómez?
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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