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2026 Season 1 Patch 2 Release

[p][/p][p]This Patch Release contains updates and fixes for 2026 Season 1.[/p][p]


[/p][h2]iRacing Simulator[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h3]AI Racing[/h3]
  • [p]AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the Mercedes-AMG W12 E Performance.[/p]
  • [p]AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the GTP Car Class.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Graphics[/h3]
  • [p]The shiny metallic tire shader has been applied to GTP car tires.[/p]
  • [p]For a variety of NASCAR tracks, updated the Musco lighting near pit road so that they illuminate properly at night.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Telemetry[/h3]
  • [p]The secondary incident limit has been added to the session string as "IncidentWarningInitialLimit" and "IncidentWarningSubsequentLimit".[/p]
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[/p][h3]User Interface[/h3]
  • [p]Completed the conversion of the "iRacing" driver flag to the "Global" driver flag.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed some issues with Timing column widths on Relative and Standings overlays.[/p]
  • [p]Removed a duplicate spotter text message setting.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a few issues with the Widget Editor, including:[/p]
    • [p]Licenses were not displaying in overlays when the main black box was collapsed.[/p]
    • [p]Position saving behavior is now functioning when using a scaling override.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed an incorrect display for Time Trial info in the Lap Timing overlay.[/p]
    • [p]Fixed a visibility issue with the clock widget.[/p]
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[/p][h2]Cars[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h3] GTP Class Cars[/h3]
  • [p]These cars now utilize the Vision tread tires that will debut next season.[/p]
  • [p]Tire properties have been updated for the new Vision treads![/p]
    • [p]Learn more about this new breed of tire from our Executive Producer here: [/p]
[p]https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/90052/gtp-tire-update-planned-for-early-january/p1[/p]
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[/p][h3] NASCAR Xfinity Series[/h3]
  • [p]For the damage model, stiffened the rear bumper hull and increased the rear bumper yield limits.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Acura ARX-06 GTP[/h3]
  • [p]A variety of vehicle changes for post-2026 Season 1 Release have been completed, including:[/p]
    • [p]Aerodynamics have been adjusted slightly.[/p]
    • [p]Vehicle weight has been reduced by 5 kg.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]ARCA Toyota Camry[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where a paint pattern was always appearing 100% black.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Audi 90 GTO[/h3]
  • [p]Turbo and blow-off valve sounds have been improved.[/p]
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[/p][h3]BMW M Hybrid V8[/h3]
  • [p]Fuel burn rate has been increased slightly.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Cadillac V-Series.R GTP[/h3]
  • [p]The spinning tire texture has been updated.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Dallara IR18[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed a flipped driver's side aeroscreen decal.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Dallara P217[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where opponent cars could incorrectly appear to be grounding and throwing sparks.[/p]
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[/p][h3]FIA Cross Car[/h3]
  • [p]For the damage model, wheel breakage threshold has been increased.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Ferrari 499P[/h3]
  • [p]Vehicle and tire properties have been updated, including: aerodynamics, brake cooling, engine braking, MGU friction, brake pedal force demands, rear suspension geometry, and vehicle weight has been reduced by 10 kg.[/p]
  • [p]Engine cooling, fuel burn rate, and aerodynamic parameters have been adjusted slightly.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Porsche 911 Cup (992.2)[/h3]
  • [p]The steering wheel is now off when "Static with Display" is the selected steering wheel mode in the Graphics options.[/p]
  • [p]A slight adjustment has been made to the static car sounds.[/p]
  • [p]Reduced some harshness and static/crackle frequencies in some engine and transmission sounds.[/p]
  • [p]A slight static sound has been removed from the in-car deceleration sounds.[/p]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Porsche 963 GTP[/h3]
  • [p]iRacing setups have been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Toyota GR86[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where opponent cars were missing their side mirrors.[/p]
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[/p][h2]Tracks[/h2][p]---------------------------------------------------------[/p][p][/p][h3]Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez (Mexico City)[/h3]
  • [p](Grand Prix) - Track Rules tab has been updated.[/p]
  • [p](Grand Prix) - At the stadium turns, a 1X will now be awarded for 4-wheels off at the center of the turns.[/p]
  • [p]Fixed an issue where the pit wall could appear to vanish based on viewing distances.[/p]
  • [p]A variety of track surface decals have been updated from both improved details and better graphics performance.[/p]
  • [p](EV Circuit) - 150m, 100m, and 50m marker boards have been added.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Daytona International Speedway[/h3]
  • [p](Road Course) - The outside of Turn 1 is now both a 1X and a gain-time penalty zone.[/p]
  • [p](Road Course) - Track Rules tab has been updated.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Lånkebanen (Hell RX)[/h3]
  • [p](Club) - Fixed an issue where lap times were sometimes not counting correctly.[/p]
  • [p](Club) -  Added "Rallycross" to the track name in the UI.[/p]
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[/p][h3]Sebring International Raceway[/h3]
  • [p]Fixed a visual issue that could occur with some light poles at certain camera distances.[/p]
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