2026 Season 2 Patch 3 Release [2026.04.21.01]

2026 Season 2 Patch 3 Release Notes [2026.04.21.01]

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Patch Release:

This release is a Patch, focusing on additional updates, improvements, and fixes for the 2026 Season 2 Release.

Simulator

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AI Racing

• AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the Nissan GTP ZXT.

User Interface

• For the Throttle/Brake Widget, an ABS line highlight has been added.

• Fixed an issue where performance could be adversely affected by the Results tab.

• Fixed an issue where UI elements were not positioned correctly after loading into VR on certain headsets and with certain positions.

• Fixed an issue where mirrors could sometimes display as black. Mirrors may flicker black at initialization, but they should become and stay reflective before you even have a chance to put your foot on the gas!

• Fixed a crash that could occur when loading a HUD profile.

• Fixed an issue where the Rules tab could sometimes not display correctly.

Cars

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GT3

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

GTE

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

GTP

• iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.

Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesreduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Aston Martin DBR9 GT1

• Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.

Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly increased mass, reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

BMW M Hybrid V8

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly increased mass, and slightly reduced power unit output.

BMW M4 G82 GT4

• Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.

BMW M4 GT3

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

BMW M8 GTE

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesincreased downforce, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

• Fixed an issue where the paddle shifters were not rotating with the steering wheel.

Cadillac V-Series.R GTP

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: fine-tuned the fuel economy.

• Fixed an issue where the steering wheel could sometimes not appear in the correct orientation when "static steering wheel" was selected in the graphics options.

Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT1

• Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.

Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly reduced downforce.

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesslightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Dallara iR-01

• Fixed an issue where the Lexan window insert was not translucent.

Dallara IR18

• iRacing setups have been updated.

Dirt Micro Sprint Car

• Cosmetic(ALL)/Gears may now only be selected sequentially, and the reverse lockout functions appropriately.

Ferrari 296 GT3

• Adjusted2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updatesincreased downforce, slightly decreased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.

Ferrari 488 GTE

• 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: