SimRacing Expo 2026: Fanatec, MOZA, Asetek, and the Biggest New Releases
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The SimRacing Expo 2026 showcased several significant hardware launches across major brands. Simucube unveiled the ActivePedal Sport at €901, its most affordable active pedal, while Fanatec released the Podium Pedals Sport at €599.95 and teased Project Obsidian, its next flagship wheel with a large color screen and direct SimHub connectivity launching in 2027. Fanatec also announced the ClubSport Pedals V4 for 2027 and Oracle Red Bull Racing edition wheels. Ascher Racing introduced the AURA GT line compatible with USB and Simucube Link. The focus across announcements was on democratizing premium features through entry-level pricing and upcoming mid-range refreshes.
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The SimRacing Expo, the German trade show dedicated to sim racing, moved from Dortmund and was held in Frankfurt this year. Fanatec, MOZA, Asetek, and many others showcased their equipment there, and this article provides an overview, brand by brand.
Several announcements concern entry-level pricing. Simucube is launchingthe ActivePedal Sport, its most affordable active pedal, at €901 before tax, and Fanatec has released the Podium Pedals Sport for €599.95. For drivers who already have a setup, this is an opportunity to upgrade to an active pedal or the Podium pedal set without having to opt for these brands’ most expensive models. Ascher Racing is introducing its AURA GT line, available via USB or Simucube Link. Assetto Corsa EVO’s Free Roam mode will be released on December 9 for PC, in early access.
Fanatec: A Steering Wheel with a Large Screen and a New Mid-Range Model
Fanatec’s next flagship steering wheel, Project Obsidian, won’t be released until 2027, but the company has chosen to unveil it now, in prototype form. Its large color screen and RPM LEDs are housed within a glass front panel mounted on an aluminum frame, and Fanatec plans to use feedback from gamers to finalize its development. It will also be the brand’s first model to connect directly to SimHub, via both USB and Wi-Fi.
Fanatec has lowered its entry-level price most significantly for its pedal sets. On sale during the show for €599.95, the Podium Pedals Sport is a two-pedal version of the Podium pedal set. The brake is factory-set for 150 kg at the plate, and both its travel and sensitivity can be adjusted manually. The control unit supports an RJ12 connection to a Fanatec base or a USB connection to a PC. Since the calibration curves are stored in the pedal set itself, they also work on consoles. It is currently unavailable on the Fanatec website.
Podium Pedals Sport at the Best Price
Fanatec is also preparing the next generation with the ClubSport Pedals V4, expected in 2027, which will refresh its mid-range lineup. They incorporate many of the Podium Pedals’ features at a lower price, and this marks the first time the ClubSport line has been completely overhauled since its inception.
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