“Cool Performance is the best option in terms of development and accuracy, I arrive at the track fully prepared.”
The Racing Simulator of Choice for 250+ Pro Drivers
Cool Performance has an unmatched elite roster of over 250 professional racing drivers who own and regularly train with our racing simulators in over 42 countries and multiple categories.
Among them are 10 Formula 1 drivers, including Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Alex Albon who rely on their Cool Performance simulator for personal race weekend preparation, ultra realistic at home driver training and track learning.
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F1 Drivers
Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator is used by 10 F1 drivers including Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, and Alex Albon.
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F2 Drivers
Cool Performance formula simulators as trained on by current and former Formula 2 racing drivers.
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F3 Drivers
Cool Performance formula simulators are owned and used by drivers across FIA International and regional Formula 3 series.
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Sporting Legends
Cool Performance GT & Formula simulators are trusted by some of sports most iconic figures.
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GT Racing Drivers
The Cool Performance GT Pro is the simulator of choice for GT car racing champions.
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LMP & WEC Drivers
Cool Performance simulators are used for training across multiple LMP & WEC racing categories.
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Other Racing Categories
Cool Performance GT & Formula simulators are used for training across most racing categories including Rally, Drift, F4, Formula Renault, Touring, Supercars and more.
Titles And Victories
Championships Won By Our Drivers
Championships and major wins held by drivers who now train on Cool Performance racing simulators, from Formula One and Le Mans to GT and the junior formulas. Tap a name to read their story.
Formula One World Champion
2025, McLaren
Lando Norris24 Hours of Le Mans Winner
2022, Hypercar debut
Ryo Hirakawa2x FIA World Endurance Champion
2022 and 2023, Hypercar
Ryo HirakawaFIA Formula 2 Champion
2020
Mick SchumacherFIA Formula 3 Champion
2026, Campos Racing
Ugo Ugochukwu3x W Series Champion
2019, 2021 and 2022
Jamie ChadwickSuper Formula and Super GT Champion
2023, TOM’S
Ritomo Miyata2x ADAC GT Masters Champion
2023 and 2024, Team Landgraf
Elias SeppänenEuropean Le Mans Series Champion
2024
Jonny EdgarEuropean Le Mans Series Champion
2021, Team WRT
Ye YifeiGT World Challenge Europe Gold Cup Champion
2023
Niklas Krütten2x Bathurst 12 Hour Winner
Plus the inaugural Intercontinental GT Challenge Bronze title
Kenny HabulBritish GT Silver-Am Champion
2023
Mark SansomBRDC British Formula 3 Champion
2017
Enaam AhmedFormula Renault Eurocup Champion
2017
Sacha FenestrazADAC Formula 4 Champion
2017
Jüri VipsADAC Formula 4 Champion
2018
Lirim ZendeliBritish F4 Champion
2019
Zane MaloneyUnited States F4 Champion
2016, the inaugural season
Cameron DasQatar SuperStock Champion
2014 and 2015
Jassim Al-ThaniAustralian Karting Champion
2022
Costa Toparis
Driver Reviews
What Our Drivers Say
In their own words: 65 professional drivers and sporting names on training with Cool Performance racing simulators. Read each driver’s full review on their page.
“People don't understand track time is everything - I'm always on track with the Cool Performance Formula Pro simulator!”
“The Formula Pro simulator is an excellent training tool to use. It enables me to train and keep my strength on point.”
“You have to train on and off track to be the best! Cool Performance simulators give me the precision and realism I need to prepare for every challenge.”
“The simulator has a consistency and accuracy no other simulator at home has provided before.”
“Cool Performance enabled me to make the most of my test days in the car.”
“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…”
“I have won numerous World Karting Races and Championships, and I understand the time that needs to be spent training is valuable.”
“I've been using my Formula Simulator to train for my car career for 2 years now and it has definitely contributed to my GB3 Race wins and boosting my…”
“I think simulators are key to the process and development of a driver. Cool Performance's sim is the closest thing you get to real life when not in the car.”
“Preparing on the simulator with online coaching provided by Cool Performance helped me get to grips with my car ready for my upcoming season.”
“I needed a simulator that could take me through key Formula categories and give me accurate and realistic feelings for the different cars and tracks.”
“It was important to me to have a simulator that could take me through multiple Formula categories and actually make a difference on track.”
“The simulator enhanced my development throughout the year of FIA Formula 4 to help me win the Championship.”
“The week before Silverstone GP me and Jehan did over 2000 laps on the simulator at Silverstone.”
“The simulator has the same weight feel through the wheel as my car. I can also adjust it to make it more or less of a workout.”
“The brake in F4 is completely different from karting. Having the brake setup on the simulator exactly as I have it in my F4 car made it so easy to transition…”
“More than ever in formula racing, quali is the most important aspect of the weekend.”
“I started using my Formula Simulator early in my racing career, allowing me to train for my car racing while I was still karting.”
“The Formula Pro from Cool Performance helps me become a better driver. It's like driving the real car and I use it between races for training.”
“My Formula Pro simulator is an essential part of my race training, helping me stay sharp during the off season and optimise my line and practice strategies…”
“The Cool Performance Simulator Is great! It has already helped me this year in preparation for this season in FIA F3.”
“The development simulator, supplied by Cool Performance ensured I was fully prepared and didn't have any surprises at a new track in a new car, because of my…”
“I now have 2 Cool Performance Racing Simulators, in my home country and where I am living for my F4 career.”
“The steps between each of the formula categories are much bigger than people think. The simulator does a great job of highlighting that.”
“I'm also able to develop new driving techniques and improve my race craft at a fraction of the cost.”
“The simulator is very realistic, the steering feel, braking and visuals.”
“A simulator isn't what most people think. The sim can be used to train almost any part of the drivers driving techniques.”
“The simulator helped me a lot during the change from karting to single seaters and finding the right techniques for driving”
“Cool Performance provided me with a sim that allowed me to perfect areas which I lacked such as consistency.”
“The Cool Performance simulators have been a great addition to my garage and have provided great fun at many events when racing against each other.”
“I wanted the most realistic simulator so I gave Cool Performance a ring. They hooked me up!”
“I wanted the best simulator I could get.”
“Every driver must be as quick on the simulator as they are on track.”
“With W Series, I had access to the Cool Performance simulators across the whole weekend. I learnt to push myself and where I can and can't take risks.”
“Throttle on the wheel to match my car. Things changed for me after my crash. I had to learn to drive again.”
“My sim has become a crucial part of my pre-race preparation.”
“When you don't have unlimited amounts of time to go testing, the next best way to train is through a simulator.”
“A sim is one of the most essential parts of motor racing as you have very little track time in real life so you need an alternative to getting seat time and…”
“The sim has helped me catch up and get ahead of others around me as I hadn't had a lot of experience in the cars.”
“Having a high accuracy simulator to practice on is very important.”
“The simulator has played a massive part to my fitness and development as a driver.”
“I believe Cool Performance has been one of the most useful tools for development in my career.”
“Of all solutions, Cool Performance has always been my favourite. The quality and the support is unbeatable”
“The simulator has been great to prep for different tracks, understanding the gears for each corner, finding braking markers and even adjusting setups.”
“The Cool Performance GT Pro simulator at Drivers Lab helps me prepare for racing in the most realistic way.”
“I have my sim at home. Whenever I need to, I home in on certain corners or techniques such as my throttle application or brake shapes.”
“Cool Performance has setup my simulator to replicate my FIA F3 car.”
“You can experiment and try hundreds of things on the simulator.”
“I first experienced how much difference the sim really made when I arrived at a new track and I was as quick as people who had been there multiple times”
“When away from the track it is difficult to replicate how real life driving is, Cool Performance have the ultimate simulator which changed that for me.”
“The Formula Pro simulator helps me improve my reaction times, maintain consistency, and prepare effectively before race weekends.”
“I needed a simulator that was hyper accurate, precise and could have loads of control.”
“Cool Performance provided the perfect training tool for my upcoming 2023 season.”
“Winning my first race in Formula 4 was not easy, I spent a number of hours, weeks, months training on the simulator over lockdown during Corona Virus.”
“The Cool Performance simulators at drivers lab help me practice race strategies and optimise my performance on different tracks.”
“The Cool Performance simulators at Drivers Lab are exactly like driving a real car. I can compare data on the sim against real race data which is really useful”
“Coming from Karting to Cars, it was a big change in how to drive. I learned all the key techniques along with my driver coach on the simulator.”
“The Formula Pro and Half Cockpit racing simulators give me valuable time learning and optimising tracks before races, as-well as helping me refine my line and…”
“Drivers Lab is the ultimate place to train in Dubai. The combination of Cool Performance simulators the amazing team of coaches at Drivers Lab, help my…”
“Stepping up into FIA F3 was a big step in power downforce and physical exertion.”
“Given that my career in motorsport started later than usual, having a simulator at home is one of the most valuable things.”
“Cars is a big step! There is only one way to prepare in a cost effective way, easy and in a really fun way.”
“When making a decision on what simulator to get, quality and perfection was the only factor in mind.”
“I came across Cool Performance when I was in my early stages of racing, I struggled to find a simulator which replicated the Formula Style of seating.”
FAQs
What simulator do professional F1 drivers use?
F1 drivers like Lando Norris, Carlos Sainz, Mick Schumacher, Alex Albon, Nikita Mazepin and Logan Sargeant use the Formula Pro Simulator by Cool Performance featuring a zero flex aluminium chassis/cockpit as the foundation as well as components and software made/modelled in house by Cool Performance.
What simulator do professional GT drivers use?
Professional GT drivers use the Cool Performance GT Pro simulator.
Why do professional drivers choose Cool Performance simulators?
Professional racing drivers choose Cool Performance simulators for their combination of exceptional realism, precision, and build quality, making them the leading choice among professional drivers for at-home driver training, track familiarisation, and personal race-weekend preparation. Each simulator features an accurately modelled, zero-flex chassis and cockpit with full adjustability to replicate real driving positions, exclusive CP-S hardware components that accurately replicate real-car dynamic, realistic software modelling, and high-quality bespoke construction, allowing drivers to train with confidence without needing to use team factory environments.
Can anyone use Cool Performance simulators?
Yes. While used by professional racing drivers, Cool Performance simulators are fully designed for home installation. They fit into gaming rooms, offices, garages, and dedicated sim spaces, and only require a standard power connection and internet access.
Do I need racing experience to use a Cool Performance simulator?
Not at all. Our simulators include adjustable assists, driving aids, and beginner-friendly modes so anyone can enjoy realistic racing from day one. As your skills improve, the simulator can be tuned to professional-level realism.
What's the best F1 sim setup?
The best F1 sim setup as used by F1 world champion Lando Norris , Carlos Sainz, Logan Sargeant, Nikita Mazepin, Alex Albon, Mick Schumacher, Jimmie Johnson is the Formula Pro by Cool Performance. Available for anyone to buy for home use.
Typical pro set-up consists of:
Chassis/Cockpit:
Cool Performance Formula Pro. Aluminium zero flex chassis that features adjustability for seating, wheel base and pedal position to accurately replicate the driving position of any formula car.
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.
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 software modelling for all professional titles.
Do professional drivers actually use the same simulator models available to customers?
Absolutely — the simulator models used by professional drivers are the same core platforms available to customers, with options for custom configurations and upgrades.
More questions?
Prices, build times, worldwide delivery, installation and warranty are all covered in our Racing Simulator FAQs.











































































