
VIRTEX to Bring F1-Grade Simulation to the Wider World of Motorsport, Launching in Spa-Francorchamps This June
We are thrilled to announce that we're bringing F1-grade simulation to the wider world of motorsport! What was once exclusive to Formula 1 and factory teams will soon be accessible to all professional race teams, as VIRTEX emerges as the ultimate performance partner in race preparation.
This June, we're launching our state-of-the-art trackside facility at the legendary Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps. Race teams will have access to one of the most realistic simulation toolsets in motorsport, featuring Dynisma’s high-performance DMG-1 driving simulator and a purpose-built working environment for the entire team, empowering drivers and technical staff to prep faster and smarter.
While our home base is in Spa, our offering gives teams access to every major circuit worldwide, built using the latest LiDAR-scans that capture every asperity of the track. So whether your next race is in Belgium or Brazil, your team can be there in seconds — simulating setups, analysing data, and optimising performance in real time.
"F1 teams and other works programmes have been using high-fidelity simulation for decades," says our Founder and CEO Julien Gillard. "Now it’s finally in the hands of the wider world of motorsport."
Our simulation offering is designed to closely replicate real-world vehicle behavior, giving teams a tool they can truly trust – not just for driver familiarisation, but for performance development. As a result, teams can shift more of their race preparation into the virtual realm, optimising setups up to 5x faster, 25x cheaper, and with zero risk to both driver and machine.
To make this vision a reality, we've assembled a world-class team, including F1 veteran Barney Hassell, a Vehicle Dynamicist with 25+ years of experience, and CTO Dr Fabian Bräu, a leading expert in simulation and AI. Together, we're pushing simulation to new heights, developing vehicle modeling methods that capture all functional and physical parameters of the car, creating its true digital twin.As for hardware, our simulation is powered by Dynisma’s leading motion simulation technology. Known for its ultra-low latency (3–4ms) and high-fidelity performance, the Dynisma Motion Generator (DMG) platform is trusted by leading automotive OEMs and top-tier motorsport teams in F1, F2, FE, WEC, and IMSA.
Featuring a fully customisable cockpit with professional-grade equipment, our simulator delivers a hyper-realistic driving experience that can be configured to suit a wide range of motorsport series and categories.
"To have a permanent Dynisma simulator installed at Spa with VIRTEX is incredibly special," says Ash Warne, Founder & CTO of Dynisma. "We’re excited to support their mission and provide a world-class simulation experience to teams right at the heart of European racing."
As the first phase of our rollout, we are now offering a limited number of exclusive pre-launch demo sessions by application only — giving select teams and engineering partners early access to the facility at Spa ahead of its public launch in June 2025.