Simulators are like virtual race cars that allow drivers to see and feel what it’s like to drive a car on a given track. And for teams to run various strategies as preparation for the upcoming session.
The simulator creates a “digital twin” of the physical car (with nuances, depending on the car’s setup) and the track (also with nuances, right down to bumps and surface conditions). Screens, sounds, a steering wheel
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Simulations allow the drivers to prepare ahead of the weekend, teams to run scenarios and assist with car development
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