After a turbulent time for the sim racing hardware manufacturer, which included dismissing founder Thomas Jackermeier from his position leading the business, parent company Endor AG and Fanatec appoint Andres Ruff as new chairman and CEO. The news was revealed in a statement shared via social media, as the current CRO takes the new position with immediate effect. And he … [Read more...]
Fanatec Have Dismissed CEO Thomas Jackermeier
After a period beset with supply chain issues, licensing delays and getting equipment delivered to customers, Fanatec have dismissed CEO Thomas Jackermeier. Jakermeier began the business back in 1997, with the first wheel released in 1998, and parent company Endor AG named after the planet in Return of the Jedi. He also holds around 50% of the shares in Endor after the … [Read more...]
New And Improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 Launched
Get more rigidity, and redesigned paddles with the new and improved Fanatec CSL Universal Hub V2 launched to replace the previous version launched in 2021. Both allow you to mount a wide range of rims from Fanatec, Momo, Sparco, OMP and more to use for sim racing. The Hub V2 includes eight standard buttons, a 2-way rocker switch, two 2-way toggle switches, a 7-way … [Read more...]
Build Your Own Fanatec CSL DD Bundle For Less
The cost and choice available for direct drive sim racing setups keep improving, as you can now build your own Fanatec CSL DD bundle for less. The wheelbase has been reduced to just €199.95 or $199.95, if you purchase it at the same time as your choice of wheel and pedals from the Fanatec range. Having originally launched in 2021 as a new and more affordable direct drive … [Read more...]
Fanatec CSL DD Race Ready P1 Bundle Goes On Sale
If you're looking to move into direct drive wheels, then you can save some money as the Fanatec CSL DD Race Ready P1 Bundle goes on sale. Although with supplies of the CSL DD wheelbase currently sold out, you'll have to wait a little while for your new wheel and pedal setup to arrive. The new bundle packages together the standard 5Nm version of the Fanatec CSL DD wheelbase, … [Read more...]
The Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2 Arrives
If you're looking at a Formula wheel for your sim rig, there's an updated option to choose from as the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2 arrives for you to order. The original Formula One licensed sim racing wheel was a big part of both the F1 Esports Pro Series, and the Fanatec range, offering the lowest priced open-wheel option in the ClubSport range. And the … [Read more...]
2021 BMW SIM Live Winners and News
With the German manufacturer so heavily involved in sim racing at all levels, from running Esports teams to developing hardware, there's plenty to cover with the 2021 BMW SIM Live winners and news. The event took place last weekend for the third year in a row and featured the finals of three sim racing competitions running across three different platforms. And featured … [Read more...]
Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3 Unveiled
There must be a big market for people wanting to use the same wheel for their racing car and sim ring. Having previously revealed the BMW M4 GT3 version, we've now see the Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel Bentley GT3 unveiled. The first noticeable feature is the round 3.4" display in the centre of the wheel, surrounded by a forged carbon bezel, and four rotary encoders. You can … [Read more...]
New Fanatec CSL DD Wheel Base Costs Just €349.95
Switching to a direct drive sim racing wheel has just become a much cheaper option. The new Fanatec CSL DD Wheel Base costs just €349.95 or $349.95, and will start shipping in the third quarter of 2021. To put that into context, it'll be less than most direct drive set-ups cost secondhand, and is less than half the price of the Fanatec Podium DD1 or DD2 wheel bases. It'll be … [Read more...]
Cheaper New Fanatec Range To Launch In 2021
We should see a cheaper new Fanatec range to launch in 2021, revealed in the latest earnings report from Endor AG, the parent company of Fanatec. The financial statement starts with positive numbers from 2020, with consolidated group sales of 90 million euroes according to preliminary figures, and predictions of the three digit million range in 2021. And that's attributed … [Read more...]
Affordable New Fanatec CSL Universal Hub Launched
Occasionally sim racing actually gets cheaper, with the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub launched as an entry-level alternative to the existing Clubsport Hub, but at a lower price. One notable sacrifice is that the new Fanatec CSL Universal Hub isn't Xbox compatible, so it will only work with PC sim rigs, and PlayStation-licensed wheel bases. But it's a lot cheaper at €149.95, … [Read more...]
New Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 Launched
It has been a popular and cost-effective choice for a sim racing wheel since it was originally released in 2018. And with some improvements and refinements, it's not surprising the launch of the Fanatec CSL Elite Steering Wheel McLaren GT3 V2 has been greeted with excitement. The replica of the wheel used in the McLaren GT3 racing cars replaced the real world one-inch OLED … [Read more...]
New Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3
Realism and immersion play a huge part in virtual motorsport and sim racing. And for the first time, you can use an actual wheel from the same production line as a racing car with the new Fanatec Podium Steering Wheel BMW M4 GT3. The wheel was announced at the BMW Sim Live event, and demonstrated by BMW works driver Philipp Eng, who drove onto the stage in a real BMW M4 … [Read more...]
Fanatec Partners The eNASCAR Heat Pro League
There will be an official sim racing steering wheel available, and equipment provided for top racers at live events as Fanatec partners the eNASCAR Heat Pro League going forwards. The German sim hardware manufacturer already supports a range of eSports championships, announcing a new multi-year agreement with WRC eSports in April. And now they've signed up to be the … [Read more...]
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 Revealed For Pre-Orders
You'll need €499.95 and some fast ordering skills with the limited edition Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 2020 revealed for pre-orders. And it certainly looked pretty cool, with forged carbon gear paddles, and a carbon fibre front plate. Just 2020 units will be produced, and the remaining available stocks are going down quickly, meaning that it could well be sold out … [Read more...]