P1MCS 2025

[Markus Broch]

10th December 2024

Headlines Updates

• Improvements to AI tyre temperature simulation resulting in a better correlation to player tyre warmup.
• Improved VR support
• Large scale memory usage optimisation resulting in higher FPS during more contested scenes
• Improved texture loading performance with improvements of around 30%
• Added new Online menu
• Improved event lobby screen for all online modes
• Added the ability to host your own lobbies via RaceControl.GG
• Added Online Championships feature for RaceControl Pro
• Daily Race future event access and practice for RaceControl Pro
• Added HTML Broadcast Overlay system with WEC styling
• Fix for AMD memory leaks (as seen in Update 2, Patch 1, Hotfix 2)

Headlines – Content

• Added McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo as FREE DLC
• Added Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R as part of DLC Pack 3
• Added BMW M4 LMGT3 as part of DLC Pack 3
• Added Ferrari 296 LMGT3 as part of DLC Pack 3
• Added Interlagos as part of DLC Pack 3
• Tyre/Aero updates – The “edge” on both tyre and aero has been softened. Locking the brakes (especially at front) is now less easy. There is a little bit more grip at higher speeds and a less aggressive drop-off when at or slightly over the limit.
• Tyre Physics – Adjusted temperature warm-up curve to provide less grip at low tyre temperatures. Adjusted grip drop-off with temperature & pressure sensitivity based on slip. Slightly less aggressive curve.

Achievements

• Fixed “A Day At The Races” achievement not tracking when completing laps in the Porsche 911.

AI

• Fixed AI tyre logic which would lead to AI always pitting the first lap after coming out of the pits in damp conditions.
• Reworked AI lapping logic on straights so they no longer aim for gaps that don’t exist, hoping the other car gets out of the way
• Fix for physics thread slow downs when lots of AI are on a straight
• Improved AI settings so you can now set Aggression Low – Medium – High. This scales according to difficulty and Limiter is set automatically with this too.

Cockpit Displays

• Removed translation on N and R gears so that they show on non-English languages.

Co-op

• Update to allow restricted classes by event
• Added support for limited vehicle availability

Driver Labels

• Fixed crash from driver labels when exiting game

Graphics

• Adjusted lighting balance as ambient was often too blue.
• Updated cameras to stay onboard cars when returning to garage

HUD

• Fixed engineer message “One Lap To Go” being displayed more than once.
• Added ABS adjustability to MFD electronics page
• Fixed “One Lap to Go” message often being shown wrong, and added follow up messages when the situation changes.
• Improved weather information on session MFD page
• Fixed degrees character not rendering properly when changing FOV in game

Input

• Fix for keyboard key combinations not working correctly from some users such as adjusting seat, mirrors or pitch.
• Removed Steering Torque Capability setting, as this would often result in incorrect FFB configuration.
• Added control mapping for ABS increase/decrease

Limited Tyre Rules

• Added Limited Tyres online support

Localisation

• Corrected some errors with localisation text

Physics

• Fixed Virtual Energy lap count calculation being incorrect when returning to the garage after starting their first lap without completing it at Sebring.
• Improvements to Tyre Physics to allow increase in slip related dropoff with cold tyres.
• Fixes for real road drying line calculations not working
• Reviewed Real Road clearing of rubber in the rain

Online

• Added future Daily Race cards
• Fixed join event button not refreshing after event has started
• Fix for post-race online results screen not showing
• Fix for viewing past event results always showing todays date.
• Updated the event countdown bar to count down not up
• Improved handling of split & event cancelled notifications
• Fixed finish position not showing up on recent event cards
• Fixed “Page Not Found” error when clicking during “event changeover” trying to access online event pages
• Fix for 0 appearing on the standings screen in online racing monitor next to the session time.

Race Starts

• Fixed formation line issues on full formation lap when Safety car pits
• Fixed fast rolling start at Le Mans causing player disqualification when following starting instructions in LMP2 or GT car
• Fixed inconsistencies in the race start guide causing drivers to receive penalties
• Fixed a situation in which the formation user experience may break if the leader does not grid

Replay

• Fixed stuttering/judder when viewing replay with the replay UI displayed
• Fixed a game crash when loading an old replay

Save & Load

• Improved robustness of Save Game format
• Fixed car MFD value adjustment not being stored in game saves
• Fix for full damage repair always taking 180s after loading a save game
• Fix for saved damage not being restored when restarting stints.
• Fixed some of the car setup settings return to default when loading a saved game..

Settings & Profiles

• Fixed some issues around setting screen resolution when monitors have changed
• Disabled ABS driving aid in in game settings menu when current car is equipped with in car ABS (LMGT3)
• Added ABS map to car setup menu
• Update FOV key bind control so that default sits correctly in the sequence
• Added anti-roll bar bindings to car controls
• Updated graphics settings page to force confirmation of unapplied changes when leaving screen.

Sound

• Fix various issues surrounding headphones including initialisation, lack of bass response, and HRTF selection
• Improved code support for ABS and TC sound

User Interface

• Full Screen – when the game is in full screen window mode the game will always be the active window even though other windows are in focus on top of it
• Fix for booting the game in full screen mode on an AMD will often crash or take a long time to boot
• Updated and improved car renders for in game car select screens
• Updated Main Menu Order
• Removed corner UI animations to improve CEF rendering
• Updated tyre compound UI colours match official WEC scheme
• Updated damage simulation settings in advanced options to show fixed options rather than a percentage slider
• Fixed online race notification overlapping page titles at the top left of the screen

 

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Virtual Reality

• Added VR mirror option to graphics settings page
• Added VR related key binds to UI
• Added configurable VR UI and HUD render size
• Fix for undercar shadows only rendering in one eye
• Adjusted Spectator Camera clip planes to prevent clipping when looking around
• Added VR specific HUD
• Revised PFX settings for VR and revised glare settings in general
• Desaturate environment when in menus in VR.
• Temporarily disabled motion blur in VR, due to it only working in one eye
• Updated VR defaults settings on first launch to 1920×1080 VR Mirror and low PFX
• Fixed applying any Display changes whilst in VR causing the game to freeze
• Improved UX around out of focus game window in VR by desaturating screen when game isn’t in focus

Voice Over

• Added missing Green Flag Voice Over at Le Mans

Tracks

• Updated all tracks Real Road presets for better and more consistent grip distribution.

Circuit of the Americas

• Removed collisions from fuelling rigs
• Updated back straight track limits to not allow red side aprons

Portimao

• Removed collisions from fuelling rigs
• Fixed AI braking when switching to pit path.
• Fixed white line pit exit track limits detection not working

Circuit de la Sarthe

• Corrected which side of the track Pole Position takes the green flag from

Imola

• Corrected which side of the track Pole Position takes the green flag from
• Fixed pit stands smoothing issues

Sebring

• Corrected which side of the track Pole Position takes the green flag from

Bahrain 2023

• Corrected which side of the track Pole Position takes the green flag from

Spa-Francorchamps

• Updated Spa Francorchamps gantry with Le Mans Ultimate asset

Car Updates

• Added new AI Tyre Warmup to all cars
• New traction control sound samples on all cars
• Adjusted RealRoad tyre physics sensitivity. Less grip delta as RealRoad increases and less grip delta between rubbered and non-rubbered track surface
• Re-ordered “Fill Grid” priorities for Hypercar class 2024 season by championship order
• Updated Cockpit Displays to ensure dashboard units respect user settings
• Added the ability to set all tyres in the HUD pit menu
• Added CDA setups for Alpine and Isotta
• New pit limiter sound updates – linked to RPM
• Minor volume changes and base adjustments on all LMH and LMDh

Porsche 963

• Added second Proton WEC livery

Ferrari 499P

• Fixed track map not displaying correctly
• Added 2024 steering wheel updates
• Updated interior sounds with new engine samples

Cadillac V-Series.R

• Fixed spelling mistake on glove texture
• Corrected Cadillac #2 LM driver lineup
• Fixed Felipe Drugovich appearing with incorrect flag
• Updated interior sounds with new engine samples

Alpine A424

• Fixed number plate clipping with body
• Added cockpit light to Alpine

Peugeot 9X8 2024

• Fixed missing blur on hard tyre compound wheel’s spokes
• Fixed 2024 9X8 to have the same seat adjustment as the 2023 9X8

Toyota GR010

• Updated Toyota HUD with new graphics for speed and battery

BMW M Hybrid V8

• Added new steering wheel from Le Mans onwards

Oreca 07 LMP2

• Fix for lights not reflecting in puddles

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R

• Fix for extra lights come on when hitting redline
• Updated C8R GTE HUD with correct font

Ferrari 488 GTE EVO

• Fix for idle sounds missing/too quiet

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 3, Hotfix 1

• Fix for various AMD specific reported crashes
• Fix for error not allowing user to enter their profile+

Update 3, Hotfix 2

• Ensured "upcoming" Online Champs automatically display if there are no "Active" ones
• Fixed co-op handovers not working
• Fixed RaceControl Pro eligibility check for extended race registration

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 3, Patch 1

Game Updates
Broadcast Overlays

• Fixed FCY displaying as CODE 80
• Fixed swapped manufacturer logo and class indicator in tower multiclass mode
• Fixed Virtual Energy being displayed backwards on Driver Overlay
• Removed social media from the heading
• Added more space for Team text in tower so text was less compressed with longer team names
• Added headings for class filters in the tower
• Fixed styling for tower "multiclass" filter class headers
• Add a vignette behind the whole tower to make it more readable on more surfaces

Championships - Online

• Fixed null error in select online championship
• Various Championship overview styling fixes

Co-op

• Fixed all classes initially appearing on co-op event overview page

Engine & Tech

• Fixed hang for 5 seconds when exiting the game using alt-f4 or quit

Gameplay

• Fixed Stop Go penalties not working correctly and immediately releasing the player

Graphics

• Review of glare levels especially related to car headlights on different PFX levels.

Hosted Servers

• Made unlocked (no password) lobbies default to the top of the list
• Fixed car classes ordering on list style
• Made lobby code input field force caps

HUD

• Fixed session tab in the MFD containing an extra row of unnecessary text when in VR.
• Fixed incident message appearing on the right screen when using triple screens and a yellow flag is up
• Fixed "New Compound" will still be available as an option in the MFD menu when no new tyres remain
• Fixed various duplicate HUD messages when buttons pressed multiple times.

Input

• Input json files not formatted with spacing
• Fixed occasional issue with Keyboard input not recognising during gameplay

Limited Tyre Rules

• Set all Race Weekend events to allow 56 tyres due to all events allowing 24hrs
• Fixed a crash where users would not receive the limited tyre allowance online

Netcode

• Crash on joining unresponsive server

Online

• Fixed a crash when joining an already started online race
• Fixed game crashes when another player joins
• Fixed a crash when driving online when the server closes
• Fixed an issue where privacy policy acceptance wouldn't work correctly
• Fixed an issue where occasionally daily race information would show on a hosted event
• Fixed receiving a minimum drive time penalty racing online when previously had done a Co-Op Practice session
• Fixed a game crash when racing online
• Fixed an issue where players can't connect due to “illegal content”
• Fixed a crash when joining a practice server that could cause the game to crash to desktop
• Fixed leaderboard pagination and number of entries shown
• Fixed pressing load vehicles key while on track causing the game to freeze

Physics

• Fixed garage fuel estimates for cars that don't use VE

RaceControl

• Fixed LMGT3 missing from leaderboards
• Fixed daily intermediate and advanced races are showing a Safety rating of bronze 0 is required to unlock them
• Fixed text overlap on "RANK IMPROVEMENT" screen after an online race, where points being allocated to your Driver Rank clip into the bottom of your driver rank badge.

Race Weekend

• Fixed the game locking up when resuming from a save file, clicking watch and then pressing escape.
• Updated Race Weekend Session Water Depth to show fixed descriptive options
• Update allowed session times in Race Weekend to be set options for all events

Sound

• Fixed strange throttle behaviour reported when shifting from 1st into 2nd

User Interface

• Corrected background Corvette image which had an error on the car livery
• Fixed the UI sometimes not disappearing after selecting drive during a race session
• Added Limited Tyre Allocations to the Tyres Setup Page
• Fixed car classes not in the current event showing as toggleable on the standings page

Virtual Reality

• Fixed replays not showing in VR headset when loading a replay from the main menu or pause menu.
• Fixed Motion Blur working in both eyes in VR

Track Updates
Imola

• Fixed Pit Door not opening at Imola

Interlagos

• Added missing Asphalt Patch at T6
• Fixed Saturated real road profile not loading
• Fixed fence pop in on Pit Building
• Moved rolling start green flag position closer to Start Finish line to help with some race start issues.
• Fixed some Light poles popping in when viewed from far
• Various minor accuracy fixes to terrain and material tweaks

Car Updates

• Fixed Bosch Car Cockpit Display font
• Updated CDA Setups for all cars (Some setup options have been removed for a future update)
• Updated pit stop logic to never allow fuel removal (it was previously allowed in practice sessions)

McLaren 720S GT3 Evo

• Fixed brake lights not rendering through cockpit windows
• Corrected McLaren GT3 radiator naming error

Ferrari 296 GT3

• Allowed more seat movement downward, limited rear movement
• Updated #86 livery rims to correct colour
• Updated 296 Portimao Default Setup

BMW M4 GT3

• Fixed body LOD disappearing
• Fixed gaps in far chassis LODs on medium detail
• Lowered headlight glow brightness
• Fixed issue with exterior AO

Porsche 963

• Fixed Le Mans liveries using the wrong pit light colour
• Fixed Proton WEC#2 UI car image with out number plates

Corvette Z06 GT3R

• Fixed wrong engine description
• Fixed graphical tires being slightly offset to the right

Ferrari 499P

• Slightly lowered headlight glow brightness to bring in-line with other cars

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 3, Patch 1, Hotfix 1

• Fix for Race Control new account registration not working
• Fix for crash related to receiving limited tyre set allocations

Update 3, Patch 1, Hotfix 2

• Fixed garage doors remaining closed when in the last garage at Imola

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 3, Patch 2

Update #3 Patch #2 Change Notes

Game Updates

General & Tech

• Fixed a crash reading tyre compounds
• Fixed backup saves during qualifying failing to load
• Fixed occasional "Error Setting Video Mode" Message when launching in fullscreen mode

Gameplay

• Pit Request
• Fixed auto pit request setting all tyres back to no change
• Removed auto pit requests for change of weather tyres.
• Fixed Single Tyre changes being ignored when All Tyres were changed first on the Pit MFD
• Fixed "No Change" being displayed for All Tyres when changing Tyres individually only.
• Fixed real road progression being too slow for player driven cars
• Fixed catching up shortly before green causing penalties at race starts
• Reviewed & improved Track Limits in Wet Conditions
• Fixed "Teams and drivers go to the grid for a race start" being repeated twice if the user clicks start driving while this audio is playing

Race Weekend

• Fixed an issue where changing race length on the quick setting would always set to 5 minutes on the first adjustment.
• Fixed Race time being different to the time set when using advanced settings

Online

• Unlocked Electronics settings when running fixed setups in the garage
• Fixed client not receiving weather forecast
• Attempted fix for loading into incorrect car online on both Hosted Servers & 'Standard' Online Races with more logging for future diagnostics (if required)
• Fixed suspended accounts showing incorrect expiry date if they've received a previous ban
• Update the generating results text to be clearer when it will finish generating
• Fixed an issue where some championship race results would go missing
• Fix for some events not running/joinable and registrations disappearing
• Fix for online practice servers showing tyre allocation has been used before going to track
• Fixed an issue with player names on PCs with multiple users - they will now load the correct names from RaceControl

Online Championships

• Fix for Online Championship page not loading for some users
• Fixed an issue where Incorrect Championship Leaderboards would be loaded
• Fixed players being unable to access practice for the following weeks race

Hosted Servers

Fixed hovering mouse over a server in the list causing some text to become invisible

• Fixed Hosted Servers list information not changing colour on hover
• Fixed Hosted Server Session Progress going beyond 100%

Co-op

• Fixed disqualifications at the end of the final stint
• Fixed a crash during loading after receiving a hand over and selecting START STINT
• Fixed Total Drive Time is being displayed as "H undefinedM" on the MY TEAM event page
• Removed incorrect leaderboard header "Drive Time"
• Fixed other driver's drive time displaying incorrectly when handing over

Settings & Profiles

• Added a refresh button on the setup page
• Fixed selecting cancel when applying graphics settings in fullscreen mode not cancelling changes

User Interface

• Fixed tyres appearing as wet on the standings screen even though medium/softs are equipped to the car in online races
• When either privacy or competition policies are not agreed to, the online and co-op main menu button will now pop up the ability to accept the policies directly rather than needing to go to the player’s profile
• Added HUD Toggles to in Game Pause menu

Virtual Reality

• Fixed setting window mode to full screen whilst in VR causing the game the CTD.
• Fixed changing the game's resolution in VR causing the game to crash.
• Mouse cursor is limited to roughly 66% of screen space on launch in VR until alt-tabing.
• Fixed occasional duplicate VR HUD & Menu Scale options & increased precision in available options.
• Fixed "Display VR Mirror" so that when disabled it shows a black screen whilst in game. Note it will always show the UI in the mirror.
• Fixed duplicate input when adjusting viewed vehicle in VR
• Fixed changing the game display to a different monitor causing a black screen in the VR headset only.

Track Updates

Interlagos

• Reviewed detail settings with more optimisation on lower circuit detail.
• Slight adjustments to track limits and fast path AI file
• Added missing verges around Crete after Mergulho
• Removed the floating barrier outside Mergulho
• Revised Crete terrain parameters so it has more grasslike properties
• Reduced grip and increased bumpiness on run off roads, to reduce chances of taking advantage of track limits

Car Updates

• Updates to Coach Dave Academy Setups
• Fixed large aerial cockpit display font spacing
• Added correct driver names to all 2023 liveries
• Reviewed LMGT3 Class Track Limits Strictness
• Reviewed and made minor increases to LMGT3 slipstreaming

BMW M4 LMGT3

• Corrected quick release arrow colour
• Corrected BMW M4 rear lights

Porsche 963 LMDh

• Corrected dashboard number for Penske teams
• Centered driving view

McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo

• Corrected engine description
• Fixed inside banner showing orange for #95

Ferrari 296 LMGT3

• Added missing lift countdown to dashboard
• Re-rendered showroom car images for GR Racing #86

Isotta Fraschini TIPO6-C LMH

• Added missing Isotta from 2024 Interlagos single player grid

Toyota GR010 LMH

• Fixed driver line up for #7 LM team

Cadillac V-Series.R LMDh

• Fixed missing banner on 2023 Cadillacs

Oreca 07 LMP2

• Updated default setups to be more stable

Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R

• Increased threshold temperature at which oil becomes critical
• Updated default setups

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 3, Patch 2, Hotfix 1
Build ID: 17175790

• GeneralAdded emailed end of season certificates for online championships.

Game Updates
Engine & Tech

• Fix for inconsistent FPS limiting issues when running borderless or windowed mode, including in VR.

Hosted Servers

• Fix for users being unable to spectate hosted servers.

Race Weekend

• Fixed race times not being correct after loading in to a previous track, exiting out and loading a new one

Settings & Profiles

• Fix for Nationality flag resetting back to default and cannot be changed.

Update 3, Patch 2, Hotfix 2
Build ID: 17237697

• Fixed an issue for new players creating RaceControl account
• Fixed an issue with weather on servers
• Fixed an issue preventing players from unregistering from RaceControl events

 

[Markus Broch]

February update - Public release notes

Headlines - Game

• Various improvements to AI behaviour
• Added toggleable Tyre Warmers
• Various updates to Limited Tyre Rules
• Championship Protests Point Reductions available for human admins
• Various HUD Improvements including improved Timing, Standings and Damage information

Headlines - Content

• Added Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo as part of DLC Pack 4
• Added Ferrari 499p Joker Package
• Added Ford Mustang LMGT3 as free DLC
• Added Porsche 992GT3R-24 LMGT3 as part of DLC Pack 4
• Added COTA National Layout
• Added extra Bahrain Layouts (Endurance, Outer, Paddock)
• Added Fuji Classic Layout (No Chicane)
• Added Le Mans Mulsanne Layout
• Added Monza Curva Grande Layout
• Added Sebring School Layout
• Added Spa Endurance Layout (62 car support)

Game Updates
AI

• AI leave more room when battling side by side
• Fix various issues with AI rejoin awareness including random dangerous rejoins
• Fixed AI misestimating corner radius on entry for overtaking, picking the outside line, running wide and getting out of shape
• Fixed inconsistencies in AI performance
• Fixed unrealistic AI movements when racing in large groups in close proximity
• Improved AI trailbraking and fixed random lockups
• Improvements to AI tyre management so that they only change tyres when necessary
• Increased gap lapping AI cars leave on straights
• Instead of trying to stay side by side when overtaking in braking zones, cars now pull ahead

Championships - Online

• Added ability to view past Championships

Cockpit Displays

• Added option for Default Value on Cockpit Displays for non player cars
• Added option for Engine Mode Text on Cockpit Displays
• Added option to specify maximum RPM for Cockpit Display
• Added Tyre Pressure Icons for Cockpit Displays
• Fixed missing ABS mode header text on settings change readout and abbreviated TC headers
• Fixed track status inaccuracies on Cockpit Display
• Fixed Tyre Temperatures on Cockpit Displays to use internal temperatures

Gameplay

• Added Tyre Warmers as a toggleable option
• Fixed issues around lap counts and penalties after session finished at Sebring when returning/exiting the pits
• Reduced the slightly wet track range to be more accurate with the required cross over from dry to wet
• Updated co-op and online events to show if Tyre Warmers are used
• Fixed go to grid audio not playing on the session change from qualifying to race

Hosted Servers

• Fixed "no car chosen" error message when selecting car on hosted servers.
• Fixed an error message being displayed when leaving a hosted server and trying to join a different one.

HUD

• Added Basic HUD Mode
• Added damage display to HUD
• Added reset delta keybind
• Extended Standings setting to allow selection of information and added optional control bind to toggle information.
• Fixed Non player cars delta bar not appearing on the HUD
• Improved HUD Tyre and Brake Temperature Graphic Accuracy
• Reduced time green lights stay visible so radar is visible sooner
• Updated Relative MFD. Faded out cars on different lap and added indicator for ahead or behind.
• Updated Standings - Shows 8 cars, always pins P1, added session name, added per car penalties, tyres and VE information. Added lap times in race.
• Updated Timing Elements showing last lap time, splits, lap number, race length estimate and fixes for accuracy of sector indicators.

Input

• Fix for users experiencing loss of FFB whilst driving online when the game is synchronizing
• Fixed Keyboard.json not formatting correctly.
• Fixed when typing in input box all key bindings pressed being activated/deactivated behind the menu
• Updated default Keyboard Profile

Limited Tyre Rules

• Allow Race Weekend Tyre Allocations to be modified
• Enabled shared allocation in Qualifying and Race Sessions
• Fixed tyre compound is switching from Wet to Medium when viewing race results online.
• Fixed wet tyres incorrectly deducting from your tyre allocation.

Netcode

• Fixed server crash upon getting server description
• Potential fix for server crash on disconnects

Online

• Fixed sizing issue on player's position in post-race screens
• Fixed wet tyres swapping back to default tyres when returning to the garage before a race start
• Updated Netcode to send NRG levels of all clients

Physics

• Fixed rare occurance of car being launched into the air when resuming from pause menus when the game reads an unexpected value from Clutch input

RaceControl

• Added Practice Server Remaining Time Info

Race Starts

• Improved detection for slow cars on the grid to avoid erratic driving penalties caused by cars ahead
• Race Start - Sebring School Circuit - The race start guide shoots forward before returning to the correct position.

Race Weekend

• Add Tyre Warmers and Tyre Limits to RaceWeekend overview
• Fixed Event default settings not applying when changing Championship

Replay

• Fixed only 1 replay saving at Interlagos.

Save & Load

• Fixed AI being slower when loading saved race weekend from qualifying into a race

Settings & Profiles

• Added key assign option for "Spectator Cameras"
• Fix for crash when CustomVidRes is set for triple screen and Borderless is set to 1
• Fix for CustomVidRes and Multiview not saving when closing the game and starting it again.

User Interface

• Updated Circuit Select screen to accommodate alternate layouts

Track Updates
Spa-Francorchamps

• AI defensive/block path improvements
• Update position of camera man at bottom of Eau Rouge

Fuji

• AI defensive/block path improvements

Sebring

• AI defensive/block path improvements

Monza

• AI defensive/block path improvements

Circuit de la Sarthe

• AI defensive/block path improvements, fixed racing line at Porsche curves.

Circuit of the Americas

• Fixed AI too soon before the speed limit line when entering the pit lane.
• Updated Turn 1 AI line

Bahrain

• Optimized all barrier collisions

Car Updates

• Adjusted arial cockpit font to remove outline
• Fixed "W" spacing on arial font for cockpit displays
• Updated CDA GT3 Setups
• Added Default Setups, BOP, Upgrades for alternate layouts (same as main track)
• Revised BOP for existing GT3 cars
• Updated default setups of existing GT3 cars
• Updated GT3 AI to take advantage of more realistic AI tyre physics
• Updated GT3 Tyres: Adjustments to Front/Rear Grip & Load Sensitivity balance, slight increase in grip loss from slip, temp, & yaw, slight increase in thermal degradation

Ferrari 499P

• Added Joker model to post Le Mans events only
• Added missing ERS light

Cadillac V-Series.R

• Added missing ERS light

Porsche 963

• Added missing ERS light

Lamborghini SC63 LMDh

• Added missing ERS light

Isotta Fraschini TIPO6-C LMH

• Added missing ERS light
• Fixed small issue with driver animation

Ferrari 296 GT3

• Corrected mirror colour of #55

Corvette Z06 GT3R

• Dashboard was missing in external views
• Reviewed GT3 Engine Cooling
• Reviewed top speed - predominately at LM

Porsche 911 RSR -19

• Fixed collision model issues at front

BMW M4 GT3

• Fixed position of logos on rear of #31 WEC 2

McLaren 720S GT3 Evo

• Fixed rear wheels can be seen clipping through the car body at high load.
• Fixed track-specific settings not loading correctly for McLaren GT3 at Interlagos

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 4, Hotfix 1
Build ID: 17535780
Game Updates
AI

• Fixed occasionally AI getting too close to other cars while lapping them

Championships - Online

• Fixed Championship Card not showing the leaderboard record lap time

Hosted Servers

• Fixed incorrect track map in hosted server overview for default track layouts

Limited Tyre Rules

• Fixed being unable to select Wet as a preset when all tyres are used
• Updated Limited Tyres to have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 100

Online

• Fixed Limited Tyre Allocations not setting online.
• Fixed displaying the wrong track map and name in special event and results on tracks which have multiple layouts (note one event screen still shows the wrong data)

Save & Load

• Fixed being unable to change the Motor Map or Regen Level in the car after loading a save (via RW or Coop)

User Interface

• Fixed large Ford logo in co-op leaderboard

Track Updates
Spa Endurance Layout

• Fixed AI being unable to pit and driving straight through the pitlane.
• Fixed AI running out of fuel during the practice session and pull off to the side of the track due to being unable to pit.
• Fixed terrain smoothing error at Eau Rouge

Car Updates

• Updated Car Images for Mustang LMGT3 #88 and Porsche LMGT3 #92
• Removed LMGT3 cars not present at actual events from default grids

Ford Mustang LMGT3

• Increased critical oil temperature to reduce risk of engine failure

 

[Markus Broch]

Update 4, Patch 2
Build ID: 17755691
Game Updates
Gameplay

• Fixed an issue an issue where a harder compound of tyres would be applied to the car than requested when assigned through the setup menus.

HUD

• Fixed best lap times set before you joined not showing on the HUD when joining practice servers

Track Updates
Circuit of the Americas

• Fixed AI hitting the pit wall when leaving the garage during practice and qualifying sessions

Le Mans Mulsanne Layout

• Fixed missing barrier collisions on Le Mans Mulsanne straight

Spa Endurance Layout

• Fixed pitlane exit lights going green too quickly at race starts
• Added missing nightlighting in extended pit lane

Monza

• Removed DRS zone configuration which was picked up by some third party software

Bahrain

• Removed DRS zone configuration which was picked up by some third party software

Car Updates

• Updates to some CDA LMGT3 setups
• Added alt-layout-specific Fuel/NRG Estimates
• Adjusted grip threshold AI uses to decide whether they change tyre or not

HYPERCAR
Alpine A424

• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all tracks/layouts [+20]

BMW M Hybrid V8

• Fixed headlight glow meshes lodding out on TV cameras
• Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]

Cadillac V-Series.R

• Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]

Ferrari 499P

• Fixed dashnumber floating on joker cars
• Renamed EVO team to Joker

Lamborghini SC63

• Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Le Mans [+18], Le Mans Mulsanne [+18] and all other tracks/layouts [+20]

Peugeot 9x8 (Wingless)

• Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Bahrain Outer [-10] and all other tracks/layouts [-5]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+1], Portimao [-5], Spa [+1], all Le Mans layouts [+8], all Monza layouts [+5], all Fuji layouts [+15], all other Bahrain layouts [+15, Outer +25], Imola [-1], all COTA layouts [+2], Interlagos [+5]
• Updated Bahrain Default Setups

Porsche 963

• Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Le Mans [-5], Le Mans Mulsanne [-5] and all other tracks/layouts [-3]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all tracks/layouts [+10]

LMGT3
Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3

• Fixed damage texture issues on car body LODs
• Reviewed interior materials
• Revised livery material profiles
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Portimao [-2], all Le Mans layouts [+27], all Fuji layouts [-10]
• Updated default setups

BMW M4 LMGT3

• Adjusted PowerOutput [%] at Monza Curva Grande [-1.5]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Portimao [+24], Spa [+11], all Le Mans layouts [-15], all Monza layouts [+10], all Fuji layouts [+15], all Bahrain layouts [+5], Imola [+25], all COTA layouts [+1], Interlagos [-7]

Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R

• Adjusted drag at Monza Curva Grande
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+2], Portimao [-6], Spa [-2], all Le Mans layouts [+30], all Monza layouts [-6], all Fuji layouts [-8], all Bahrain layouts [-6], Imola [+5], all COTA layouts [-1], Interlagos [-3]
• Removed option between two identical "Standard" gear sets in the setup menu

Ferrari 296 LMGT3

• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+10], Spa [+12], all Fuji layouts [+5], all COTA layouts [+9], Interlagos [-4]
• Limited MinimumAllowedRearWing [°] at all Monza layouts [3.85]
• Updated default setups & CDA setups

Ford Mustang LMGT3

• Adjusted PowerOutput [%] at Monza Curva Grande [-2]
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [-3], Portimao [+12], Spa [-1], all Le Mans layouts [+28], all Monza layouts [-6], Imola [-20], all COTA layouts [-19]

McLaren 720S LMGT3 Evo

• Added layout-specific setup for Monza Curva Grande
• Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all Sebring layouts [+4], Portimao [+19], Spa [+8], all Monza layouts [+13], all Bahrain layouts [+9], all COTA layouts [+11

Porsche 911 GT3 R LMGT3

• Adjusted daytime running lamp and brake lights
• Fixed dirt map being offset
• Fixed last two red RPM lights not showing before full blue lights
• Fixed missing rim blur on some settings
• Added layout-specific setup for Monza Curva Grande
• Fully re-worked BOP with significant adjustments to Weight Penalty [kg], Power Output [%], Max Stint Energy [MJ] and aero drag at all tracks/layouts individually
• Updated default setups

 

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2024 Pack 1

Inhalte des 2024 Pack 1 – (erwartetes Veröffentlichungsdatum 23. Juli)

• Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (Imola-Strecke)
• Lamborghini SC63
• Peugeot 9X8 (2024er-Version)

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Dieses Pack ist im Season Pass 2024 enthalten

 

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2024 Pack 2

Inhalt (erwartete Veröffentlichung am 24. September)

• Circuit of The Americas (COTA)
• Hypercar: Alpine A424
• Hypercar: Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6 Competizione

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Dieses Pack ist im Season Pass 2024 enthalten

 

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2024 Pack 3

Inhalt

• Interlagos
• BMW M4 LMGT3
• Ferrari 296 LMGT3
• Corvette Z06 LMGT3

Download Steam
Dieses Pack ist im Season Pass 2024 enthalten

 

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2024 Season Pass
Der DLC-Season-Pass 2024 verschafft dir Zugang zu allen Bereichen der Saison 2024 und ermöglicht es dir, die neuesten Inhalte sofort herunterzuladen, wenn sie für das Spiel zur Verfügung stehen. Der Pass bietet Ersparnisse im Vergleich zum Einzelkauf aller vier Packs. Der Season Pass 2024 fasst alle Packs zusammen und besteht aus den vier neuen Hypercars, vier altbekannten Strecken und sieben der gleichartigen GT3-Autos.

Inhalt

• Paket 1 – Juli 2024 – Imola, Peugeot 9X8 (Spezifikation 2024, Lamborghini SC63)
• Paket 2 – Voraussichtlich September/Oktober 2024 – 1 Strecke / 2 Hypercars
• Paket 3 – Voraussichtlich Dezember 2024 – 1 Strecke / 3 GT3
• Paket 4 – Voraussichtlich Q1 2025 – 1 Strecke / 4 GT3

*Spezifische Inhalte pro Paket und Zeitrahmen sind nicht endgültig und können sich möglicherweise ändern.
** Die oben genannten Inhalte umfassen keine kostenlosen Inhalt

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Bahrain International Circuit
The Sakhir circuit in the Kingdom of Bahrain always guarantees a warm welcome and usually perfect racing weather …apart from 2023 when it rained during FP1! Bahrain is a small island country situated near the western shores of the Persian Gulf, an archipelago of 33 islands, but it has made a big motorsport impact in the Middle East as so many other neighbouring nations have followed Bahrain’s example and created state of the art facilities for international championships and series.

Circuit de la Sarthe
The spiritual home of sports car racing… Le Mans. First run on cobbled, dusty roads in the south of the French city of Le Mans, few from those early pioneering days could have imagined how the demanding 24-hour race would evolve and grow in appeal the world over.

Circuit of the Americas
In dry Texan heat, and scorching sunshine – the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is a challenge to be respected. One of the hottest weekends on the calendar – COTA punishes both the car, team and the drivers. COTA joins the Le Mans Ultimate roster as the latest stateside showpiece.

Fuji International Speedway
In the foothills of the world-famous Mount Fuji, Japan’s highest mountain, stands the impressive Fuji Speedway circuit. Acquired by Toyota Motor Corporation in 2000, the track was brought up to date and international racing was reintroduced after 2005 – including two F1 Grands Prix. It features a blend of technical and high-speed sections, some elevation changes with a highlight being one of the longest straights in motorsport at 1.47km (0.9 miles) in length.

Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Nestled in the heart of Emilia Romagna – the beautiful, undulating Imola Circuit, or to give it its full name, Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. The Italian favourite will be the latest circuit to be included in Le Mans Ultimate – the official game of the FIA World Endurance Championship and 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Interlagos (Autódromo José Carlos Pace)
The Interlagos Circuit, officially known as Autódromo José Carlos Pace, is one of the most iconic and challenging racetracks on any motorsport calendar. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the circuit is named after Brazilian driver José Carlos Pace, who tragically lost his life in a plane crash in 1977. Originally built in 1940 and heavily modified over the years, Interlagos combines a unique blend of high-speed straights, tricky elevation changes, and demanding technical sections, making it a favourite among drivers and fans alike.

Autodromo Nazionale Monza
Italy’s Temple of Speed is another circuit with decades of history and iconic names such as Curva Grande, the Curva di Lesmo and the Variante Ascari. To the passionate and knowledgeable ‘tifosi’, it’s simply the home of top motorsport.

Built in 1922, it was the world’s third purpose-built racing circuit after Brooklands and Indianapolis, and is the oldest in mainland Europe. Located in the Royal Park in Monza, in a woodland setting, it has in the past featured a high-speed oval and sections can still be accessed by foot today.

Algarve International Circuit (Portimão)
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, commonly referred to as Portimão Circuit, is one of the best modern racing circuits in the world and a favourite of drivers and fans alike. Developed to provide a comprehensive range of facilities to appeal to varied sectors of the motor industry on both two and four wheels, its undulating nature includes tight, slow speed to fast and flowing corners. There are multiple elevation changes throughout the lap and a difference of 24m between the lowest and highest points on track. The track characteristics of Portimão result in it producing a high sliding energy, therefore a high demand is placed on the tyres.

Sebring International Raceway
Sebring International Raceway is America’s oldest road racing track, with over six decades of storied history. The legendary circuit evolved from a World War II airbase in the middle of Florida. The concrete runways still form a major part of the circuit and make the circuit notorious for its “bumps” which are a real test for man and machine.

Sebring was the home to the FIA World Endurance Championship’s first ever race in 2012, an event run concurrently with the American Le Mans Series, and won by the celebrated Audi Sport Team Joest crew of Allan McNish, Tom Kristensen and Dindo Capello.

Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps

Eau Rouge, Blanchimont, Raidillon, La Source…names which are steeped in motorsport history and which all mean only one thing – Spa! One of the oldest circuits in the world, it has undergone several redesigns through its history, most extensively 45 years ago when the track was modified and shortened from a 14 km circuit using public roads to its current permanent status.

 

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Hypercars

First introduced in 2021, these top category sportscars have got the motorsport world onto their feet in recent years. Innovative, sleek designs – all powered by different engine configurations – creates an exciting spectacle on track. Famous brands such as Ferrari, Porsche and Toyota fight at the very front for victories at race circuits around the world. Producing over 650 horsepower from the internal combustion engine and a potential 270 horsepower equivalent from the hybrid system, this produces prototype rocket ships that need the best drivers to extract the most from the cars – while sticking to the strategy for success.

Alpine A424

BMW M Hybrid V8

Cadillac V-Series.

Ferrari 499

Glickenhaus SCG 007

Isotta Fraschini Tipo 6

Lamborghini SC63

Peugeot 9X8

Peugeot 9X8 2024

Porsche 963

Toyota GR010-Hybrid

Vanwall Vandervell 680

 

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1. Find community

• Click on https://www.thesimgrid.com/communities/p1-gaming to follow the P1 community and stay informed about all events. To do so, click on ‘Follow Community’.

2. Register event

• Find the event you want and click on ‘Register’.
• Note: Some events are not listed and can only be accessed via a link in our forum at www.p1-gaming.de/forums/ .

3. Select class and livery.

• Select class
• Select car
• Select car number
• Select livery

Notes on using custom liveries.

Please ensure that the correct livery is selected, any existing templates are used, and that it complies with the terms of use of racecontrol.gg and Studio397.

Please note that the livery must first be uploaded to the Livery Hub in LMU and has to be assigned to one teamlineup before it can be selected in Simgrid. A racecontrol pro subscription might be necessary.

4. Withdraw from race

To withdraw from a race, you must click on ‘Races’ on the event page. There you will see an overview of the races. Please withdraw at least 24 hours before the event by clicking on the ‘Withdraw’ button.

Tip: On this page, you can also view the weather forecast as soon as we have set up the server. All data on temperatures and rain probabilities will be communicated in the corresponding race forum.

 

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Starting fee:

• Free for all
• Every donation, no matter how small, helps bringing our vision to life. Let us create something special together.
• The information (Bank Account or Pay Pal) can be found in the Impressum

A professional broadcast featuring familiar voices from the simracing scene.

Orga:

• Markus Broch
• Simon Christmann
• Gerhard Lindauer

Used LMU Cars:

LMH

• Alpine A424 LMH
• Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR LMH
• BMW M Hybrid V8 LMH
• Cadillac V Series R LMH
• Ferrari 499P LMH
• Glickenhaus SCG 007 LMH
• Isotta Fraschini LMH
• Lamborghini SC63 LMH
• Peugeot 9X8 2024 LMH
• Porsche 963 LMH
• Toyota GR010-Hybrid LMH
• Vanwall Vandervell 680 LMH

LMGT3

• Aston Martin Vantage AMR LMGT3
• Corvette Z06R LMGT3
• BMW M4 LMGT3
• Ferrari 296 LMGT3
• Ford Mustang LMGT3
• Lamborghini Huracan EVO LMGT3
• Lexus RCF LMGT3
• McLaren 720S LMGT3
• Mercedes AMG LMGT3
• Porsche 911R LMGT3

Drivers:

• 18 LMH / 20 GT3
• Max 38 Entries

Dates:

• 23.01.2026 - Sebring
• 06.02.2026 - Katar
• 20.02.2026 - Fuji
• 06.03.2026 - Silverstone
• 20.03.2026 - Monza
• 02.04.2026 - Portimao
• 17.04.2026 - Interlagos/Barcelona-Catalunya

Punkte:

1. P1 - 30 Points
2. P2 - 26 Points
3. P3 - 23 Points
4. P4 - 20 Points
5. P5 - 18 Points
6. P6 - 16 Points
7. P7 - 14 Points
8. P8 - 12 Points
9. P9 - 10 Points
10. P10 - 9 Points
11. P11 - 8 Points
12. P12 - 7 Points
13. P13 - 6 Points
14. P14 - 5 Points
15. P15 - 4 Point
16. P16 - 3 Point
17. P17 - 2 Point
18. P18 - 1 Point

Race Day:

• Practice - ~18:00 UTC - 70 minutes session length
• Qualifying - ~19:10 UTC - 20 minutes session length
• Race - ~19:30 UTC - 90 minutes session length
• Max 8 tires

Race Event:

• Formation lap (Simulation)
• Flying start (Simulation)
• Real weather (Simulation)
• Fixed cockpit view

Important Links (also in the navigation bar on top):

• P1MCS Rules
• Livetiming ( if there available )
• Calendar
• Entrylist
• Driver Standings
• Team Standings
• Livery Information

Server Settings:

• Damage multiplication (100%)
• Automatic clutch (if needed)
• Technical defects enabled (time-scaled)
• Driving View: Cockpit

If there is anything missing or if something will be changed, you will get updates on this topic.

Sign up will start on 01st January 2026 at 12:00 UTC.

Skin submission deadline can be found in the skin information thread!

 

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Time schedule:

• Date: 2nd. April 2026
• Track: Portimao - International Circuit
• Servername: P1MCS_Portimao
• Server Password: (check your PM)

Event schedule:

• Practice - ~17:00 UTC - 70 minutes session length
• Qualifying - ~18:10 UTC - 20 minutes session length
• Race - ~18:30 UTC - 90 minutes session length
• Max 8 tires
• Time scale: 1x
• Server time at race start: 14:00
• Server time at race finish: 15:30
• Penalty Points: 4 (default)

Replays: Race
Results: here

Important Links (also in the navigation bar on top):

• Rules: P1MCS Rules
• TeamSpeak: ts3server
• After race incident reports: Forum

• For Hypercars don't dive-bomb the GT3s into the corners. In the end, both of you lose less time when you overtake them on the exists
• Respect the other cars/class on track
• It is allowed to press ESC on the track.
• The formation procedure is managed by the simulation.
• The race start will be handled by the simulation.
• At the pit exit stay right (driving direction) of the white line (marked here as the red line)
• Cars leaving the pits need to stay as far right as possible when driving back on track
• If a car is leaving the pits the car on track needs to leave enough space at the exit of turn 1 so the car coming from the pits can rejoin the race.
• In the orange zones be careful with overtaking. More severe penalties will be applied here to the car at fault.
• General racing flag rules apply if not otherwise described (e.g. blue flag in race). A description of the flag rules can be found here.
• In case of a problem or questions, you can ask a steward in TeamSpeak. Stewards on duty will be in the stewards channel and will have the stewards user group on TeamSpeak.

On Wednesday and Thursday , we start a training server at 18:00 UTC for 2 hours each.