iRacing 2026 Season 1: A Comprehensive Overview

The highly anticipated iRacing Season 1 2026 update is on the horizon, slated for release in December 2025 and running through March 2026. This major update brings a wave of new content and improvements designed to elevate the sim racing experience.

New Tracks for 2026 Season 1

Prepare to tackle a diverse range of circuits with the following confirmed tracks:

• Adelaide Street Circuit

• Bahrain International Circuit

• Circuit Paul Richard

• Lucas Oil Speedway - Off Road

• Miami International Autodrome

• Mount Panorama, Bathurst (reworked)

• Rockingham Speedway (reworked)

Season 2 is expected to include the St. Petersburg racetrack in March 2026, with ongoing development on Winchester Speedway.

Driving the Future: New Cars in iRacing

The Season 1 2026 update will also introduce some exciting new vehicles to the iRacing garage:

• FIA Cross Car

• Porsche 911 Cup 992.2 (revision)

The Porsche 911 Cup is a paid car, but existing owners of the Porsche 911.1 will receive the revision for free.

What's New Beyond Cars and Tracks?

The December update isn’t just about new vehicles and circuits. iRacing has implemented several significant improvements across the platform:

• Art Update: Refreshing car models with higher-resolution artwork.

• Hybrid System Overhaul: Expanding the hybrid system improvements (debuted in S4) to include the IR18, aligning it with real-world specifications.

• Toyota GR86 Upgrades: Significant improvements and upgrades to the Toyota GR86.

• Garage Quality of Life Improvements: Automatic spring perch adjustment when changing spring rates.

• Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020 Enhancements: Further refinements to the Mercedes-AMG GT3.

• Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 Updates: Improved aero wing balance for the Acura NSX GT3.

• BMW M4 GT3 EVO Engine Mode: A new engine mode has been added to the BMW M4 GT3.

• Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3. R Improvements: Enhanced tire warm-up behavior.

• Sim UI & Customization: Improved Sim UI and expanded customization options.

• Weather System Improvements: Upgrades to the in-game weather system for more realistic conditions.

• Multi-Language Support: Increased language support options.

• Graphics Engine Development: Ongoing development of a new graphics engine to enhance visual fidelity.

• Single-Player Career Mode Development: Continued development of the immersive single-player career mode.

• Physics Engine Refinements: Ongoing improvements to the physics engine for enhanced realism.