Fanatec and F1 renew licensing partnership, new products in the works

• F1 and Fanatec renew global licensing deal
• New steering wheels and limited edition products in progress

Formula 1 and sim racing hardware manufacturer Fanatec have announced the renewal of their global licensing partnership today (23rd March 2026).

The Landshut-based company has enjoyed a deal to produce F1-licensed products since 2018, but after its acquisition by Corsair in 2024, the future of the arrangement was uncertain.

However, it has been confirmed that a ‘multi-year’ deal has been signed, and will lead to the creation of F1-branded steering wheels and other ‘limited edition’ products, with Fanatec simulators also publicly accessible in Grand Prix Fan Zones.

As part of the deal, Fanatec will continue to support the F1 Sim Racing World Championship, the first round of which takes place at DreamHack Birmingham from the 27th to the 29th March, with all sim hardware provided by the German brand.

“Fanatec has helped elevate the competitive standard of our F1 Sim Racing ecosystem, and this extension is an exciting step forward in our long and successful relationship,” stated Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1. 

“With Fanatec supporting the F1 Sim Racing World Championship and powering fan experiences at all our Grands Prix, we’re strengthening the connection between virtual and real‑world racing and opening up even more opportunities for fans to engage with our sport,” she concluded.

“Sim racing has become a vital part of the wider motorsport culture, and F1 has been instrumental in that progression,” explained Thi La, Chief Executive Officer at Corsair. 

“The Fanatec and F1 partnership means we can keep raising standards for competitive play and fan engagement, bringing officially licensed F1 products to more players and more events around the world,” she stated.