RaceRoom Q1 2026 Update

RaceRoom Q1 2026 Update – 3 New Cars, 2 New Tracks & New Spa-Francorchamps

This update delivers a fully rebuilt Spa-Francorchamps, three new cars including a brand-new free addition, two Italian circuits, a major improvement to steering wheel compatibility, and continued HUD modernization.

Three New Cars

Alpine A110 Cup – FREE for All Players

The Alpine A110 Cup joins RaceRoom as a new free car for all players.

Built for the Alpine Europa Cup, this purpose-built customer race car delivers:

• 1.8 L 4-cylinder

• 280 hp

• 6-speed paddle shift

• 1135 kg race weight with driver

• Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout

Lightweight and agile, the A110 Cup focuses on mechanical grip and clean driving technique. It rewards precision and momentum rather than aggression. It is an ideal platform for close spec racing and driver development.

Alpine A110 GT4+

The Alpine A110 GT4+ represents Alpine’s international customer racing platform built to GT4 regulations.

Key characteristics:

• 340 hp

• 6-speed paddle shift

• Racing limited-slip differential

• Full GT4 aero package with rear wing and splitter

• 1255 kg with driver

Compared to the Cup car, the GT4+ adds aerodynamic sensitivity and setup depth. It competes directly against established GT4 machinery and is suited for both sprint and endurance formats.

NXT Gen Cup – LRT NXT1

The LRT NXT1 is the world’s first fully electric junior touring race car used in a single-make championship.

Developed and built by Lestrup Racing Team and based on the electric MINI Cooper SE platform, it features:

• 100 percent electric FWD drivetrain

• 226 hp

• Push-to-pass boost of +60 hp

• Top speed limited to 180 km/h

• 1233 kg with driver

Designed for flat-out 15 to 20 minute sprint races with no power drop, the NXT1 focuses on equal performance and driver development.

It also marks an important milestone for RaceRoom.

The NXT1 is the first car fully recreated using physics-based rendering materials inside and out. This allows surfaces such as paint, carbon fiber, plastics and metals to react to light in a far more natural way, delivering a level of visual realism that significantly raises the bar for vehicle production in RaceRoom.

It features a newly replicated real-world data dashboard and was developed in close partnership with LRT using detailed handling feedback and valuable real-world data throughout development. This represents a step forward in both visual fidelity and vehicle production standards.

The NXT1 also features authentic race electronics implemented according to the official NXT Gen Cup rulebook, including Push-to-Pass and a launch mode. Push-to-Pass allows drivers to temporarily unlock additional power for overtaking, but it must first be armed before it can be activated after a short delay, preventing instant use in wheel-to-wheel situations. The same steering-wheel button is also used for launch mode at the start, allowing drivers to quickly bring the car up to the optimal power level for a strong and consistent launch off the line.

Press the button once to arm the system. After a five-second delay it becomes ready, and you then have a five-second window to press it again to activate the boost. If the second press does not happen within that window, the activation is still counted as used. Each session allows only two uses, so timing it correctly is key.

Two New Italian Circuits

Vallelunga – Autodromo Piero Taruffi

Located approximately 30 km north of Rome, Vallelunga is a 4.085 km technical circuit known for rhythm and precision.

• 15 corners

• Clockwise layout

• Opened in 1951

Vallelunga rewards clean inputs and momentum driving. The fast Curva Grande demands commitment, while the tight Campagnano hairpin puts focus on traction and exit speed. It is a circuit where consistency often beats aggression.

Adria Raceway – 2003 & 2021 Versions

Adria Raceway joins RaceRoom with both its classic 2003 circuit and the modernized 2021 configuration.

Originally opened in 2002, Adria is compact, flat and highly technical. In 2003, the circuit hosted the DTM, bringing touring car intensity to this tight Italian venue. That era aligns perfectly with the character of the DTM 2002 cars in RaceRoom.

The 2003 layout is short and intense, emphasizing traction, precision and qualifying performance. In high-downforce touring machinery, it becomes a relentless rhythm challenge where mistakes are punished immediately.

The 2021 redesign introduced new asphalt, revised corner sequences and improved safety areas, adding flow while retaining the circuit’s tight character.

Adria rewards precision, controlled throttle application and disciplined racecraft. It produces close racing where track position and consistency matter.

Spa-Francorchamps Returns

Spa-Francorchamps returns to RaceRoom, including all the latest changes made to the circuit.

This is not a minor revision. The circuit has been redeveloped to modern standards with comprehensive updates across the entire venue.

Improvements include:

• New terrain and vegetation across the entire circuit

• New safety zones

• New gravel traps and run-off areas

• New barriers and curbs

• New buildings, tower and trackside structures

• Track entirely resurfaced to match real life performances

From La Source to Eau Rouge and Blanchimont, the track now reflects its contemporary configuration while preserving the challenge and character that define it.

To celebrate its return, Spa-Francorchamps will be available at 50 percent discount for a limited time after release.

New Steering Angle System

Q1 introduces a major improvement to steering wheel setup and compatibility.

RaceRoom’s new Steering Angle system significantly improves support for a wide range of hardware, especially direct drive wheels that previously required manual fine-tuning.

You now set your wheel’s maximum rotation once to match your hardware. The game automatically applies the correct steering ratio for each car, ensuring accurate 1:1 steering behavior without constant reconfiguration.

• Supported wheels sync automatically

• Other hardware can be configured manually

• Each car loads its correct default steering ratio

• Drivers can still fine-tune the steering ratio in the setup menu

Less configuration. More time driving.

HUD Improvements

The Q1 update includes an updated driver name display and redesigned input meter as part of our continued HUD modernization efforts.

Note: You can move and resize HUD elements such as the input meter, data display, track map and virtual mirror by binding a key for “Move and resize HUD elements”.

This is one step in a broader series of UI and HUD improvements planned throughout 2026.

RaceRoom Grid Talk

A new episode of RaceRoom Grid Talk aired on March 18.

In this episode we cover the full Q1 2026 update, provide development insights into the new content and features, and discuss upcoming in-game activities including the DTM Esports Championship 2026.

Full Patch Notes: [dynamiclink href="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/211500/view/517489783702816837"]