Elias Seppänen Review
" The simulator helped me a lot during the change from karting to single seaters and finding the right techniques for driving "
Elias Seppänen, Two-Time ADAC GT Masters Champion.
Elias Seppänen x Cool Performance
Finnish racing driver Elias Seppänen says the simulator helped him a lot in the change from karting to single seaters and in finding the right techniques for driving. He finished runner-up in the 2019 F4 South East Asia Championship with 11 wins, then won at the Lausitzring on his way to third in the 2020 ADAC F4 Championship. Switching to GT racing with Landgraf Motorsport's Mercedes-AMG GT3, he won the ADAC GT Masters title in 2023 with Salman Owega and again in 2024 with Tom Kalender. Mercedes-AMG named him its official esports driver for 2025, and in 2026 he races for Climax Racing in the Silver-Am class of GT World Challenge Asia.
Formula Pro F1 Simulator: Elias Seppänen's Racing Simulator
Elias 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 Elias'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 11 | 7 | 28 | 617 | 2nd |
| 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 123 | 3rd |
| 21 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 257 | 3rd |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24th |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 21st |
| 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 181 | Champion |
| 12 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 253 | Champion |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 26 | 14th |
Featured Articles
Owega and Seppänen convert pole position into their first ADAC GT Masters victory
ADAC GT Masters
Jul 2023
Installed by Our Founders
Every Cool Performance simulator is hand-built in the UK. Elias Seppanen'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 Elias Seppänen use?
Elias Seppänen uses a Cool Performance Formula Pro racing simulator, hand-built in the UK.
Can I buy the same simulator as Elias Seppänen?
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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