Red Bull and F1 have teamed up to create the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 racing sim that promises an “unparalleled F1 experience” at a price tag of over $120,000. The whole simulator resembles a Formula 1 car without wheels and an engine, but with a large curved monitor.
Behind the creation of this racing setup is the Memento Exclusives team, founded by former Honda F1 lead mechanic Barry Gough. He built the 2022 and 2023 Alfa Romeo F1 show cars. The authors say that this racing simulator is created using the same processes as real Formula 1 cars.
The construction process of the play station uses CAD data directly from Red Bull. There are two versions. A cheaper one, called the Show Car, costs $90,447. The $120,596 version, called the Champion’s Edition, adds a front end not found on the Show Car.
The rig also features working adjustable gaming pedals, a Rexing Formula Wheel Mayaris wheel with Red Bull logo and paddle shifters, and an extra-wide curved AOC gaming monitor. Sound is provided by the Z906 Ultimate THX surround sound system. However, there is no information about the computer stuffing.
Buyers can choose between the livery of championship winner Max Verstappen or Sergio Pérez.
