Cadillac announces major F1 decision in growing battleground area

Cadillac has announced it has selected Dynisma to supply a "top of the range" simulator as it continues to expand its F1 operation. 

The Bristol-based company, which has previously worked with F1 giants Ferrari and McLaren, will be providing grand prix racing's newest team with a DMG-360XY driving simulator, which is to be installed at the team's growing hub in Indiana in the United States.

The simulator represents Cadillac's "continued investment in the innovative technology and infrastructure required to be competitive in top-flight motorsport" and will be used across a variety of areas, including vehicle development, driver preparation, and set-up work. 

Utilising the latest LED wall visualisation technology, the simulator's "ultra-low latency and high bandwidth enable the levels of realism and correlation required for a modern driver-in-the-loop simulator."

The simulator can move up to five metres on both its X and Y axes, and has unlimited yaw travel - side-to-side movement - "producing an advanced platform for replicating complex vehicle dynamics and driver feedback."

"Selecting the right simulator platform is a key decision for any Formula 1 team," said chief technical officer Nick Chester.

"Dynisma’s technology gives us the level of fidelity, responsiveness and correlation we were looking for as we continue to build our technical capability. 

"The addition of the DMG-360XY is an important step as we establish the tools and systems needed to support our engineering work and driver programme over the coming seasons."

As well as F1 customers, Dynisma also enjoys relationships with F2, Formula E, WEC, and IMSA teams, with founder Ash Warne explaining his pride at agreeing the deal. 

“Dynisma is proud to support the Cadillac Formula 1 Team as they continue to build their technical capability in Formula 1," he said.

"In modern motorsport, simulation plays a central role in connecting driver feedback with engineering development, and ensuring strong correlation between virtual tools, wind tunnel and track testing.

"The DMG-360XY is engineered to deliver a highly repeatable, high-fidelity environment, supporting informed decision-making across both long-term car development and race-by-race setup preparation."