Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Driving Simulator

🚗The driving simulator costs millions of euros and is used to develop cars that don't exist yet.

📈Professional drivers test and provide feedback on the car's setup using the simulator.

💻The simulator's software and graphics are from Assetto Corsa, while the car's physics are custom-designed and developed.

🏎️The simulator can replicate the driving behavior and movements of different cars by changing the cockpit and simulating various setups.

🤔While home simulators can provide a realistic driving experience, they lack the engineering complexity and data collection capabilities of high-end simulators.

What is the purpose of the driving simulator?

—The driving simulator is used to develop and test cars that don't exist yet, simulate different setups, and collect valuable data for engineering analysis.

Who uses the simulator?

—Professional drivers use the simulator to provide feedback on car setups, racing teams rent it to train and improve their drivers' skills, and it has been used by Formula 1 teams for development.

How realistic is the driving experience in the simulator?

—While the driving experience in the simulator can be immersive and similar to real life, it cannot fully replicate the G-forces experienced in a real car.

What software and hardware are used in the simulator?

—The simulator uses custom-designed physics software and graphics from Assetto Corsa. It also has a moving platform, multiple screens, and a realistic cockpit.

Why are high-end simulators like this necessary when home simulators exist?

—High-end simulators provide more advanced engineering capabilities, intricate data collection, and complex simulations that are essential for car development and analysis.

00:00Introduction to one of the most expensive driving simulators in the world

08:00Explanation of the simulator's purpose in developing cars that don't exist yet

13:00Insights from the author's personal experience of driving in the simulator

18:00Comparison between the simulator and home simulators in terms of realism and capabilities

20:30Conclusion and invitation to return for further improvement