2026 Season 2 Patch 3 Release Notes [2026.04.21.01]
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Patch Release:
This release is a Patch, focusing on additional updates, improvements, and fixes for the 2026 Season 2 Release.
Simulator
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AI Racing
AI Drivers have improved their racing skills with the Nissan GTP ZXT.
User Interface
For the Throttle/Brake Widget, an ABS line highlight has been added.
Fixed an issue where performance could be adversely affected by the Results tab.
Fixed an issue where UI elements were not positioned correctly after loading into VR on certain headsets and with certain positions.
Fixed an issue where mirrors could sometimes display as black. Mirrors may flicker black at initialization, but they should become and stay reflective before you even have a chance to put your foot on the gas!
Fixed a crash that could occur when loading a HUD profile.
Fixed an issue where the Rules tab could sometimes not display correctly.
Cars
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<Car Class> GT3
iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.
<Car Class> GTE
iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.
<Car Class> GTP
iRacing setups have been updated to suit the 2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates.
Acura NSX GT3 EVO 22
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Aston Martin DBR9 GT1
Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.
Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Audi R8 LMS EVO II GT3
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
BMW M Hybrid V8
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, and slightly reduced power unit output.
BMW M4 G82 GT4
Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.
BMW M4 GT3
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
BMW M8 GTE
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased downforce, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Fixed an issue where the paddle shifters were not rotating with the steering wheel.
Cadillac V-Series.R GTP
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Fixed an issue where the steering wheel could sometimes not appear in the correct orientation when "static steering wheel" was selected in the graphics options.
Chevrolet Corvette C6.R GT1
Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.
Chevrolet Corvette C8.R GTE
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced downforce.
Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Dallara iR-01
Fixed an issue where the Lexan window insert was not translucent.
Dallara IR18
iRacing setups have been updated.
Dirt Micro Sprint Car
(ALL) - Gears may now only be selected sequentially, and the reverse lockout functions appropriately.
Ferrari 296 GT3
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased downforce, slightly decreased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Ferrari 488 GTE
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased downforce, and slightly reduced mass.
Ferrari 499P
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased mass, slightly reduced power unit output, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Ford GT GT2
Updated the dashboard display in opponent car dashboards to more reasonable values.
Ford Mustang GT3
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased mass, reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
HPD ARX-01c
Fixed an issue where opponent car dashboards could display entirely unreasonable values for multiple indicators.
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 EVO
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Fixed an issue where the Lexan window insert was not translucent.
McLaren 570S GT4
Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.
McLaren 720s GT3 EVO
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 2020
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly reduced mass, slightly reduced engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1
Updated the Chevrolet rear window banner.
NASCAR Truck Ram
Added the Kaulig Racing 25 as a fixed paint scheme.
NASCAR Xfinity Chevrolet Camaro
Updated the Chevrolet rear window banner.
Nissan GTP ZXT
Increased brake cooling to improve brake pad consistency and braking stability.
Slightly reduced front tire grip, slightly increased rear tire grip, and reduced overall tire wear rate.
Adjusted the aerodynamic sensitivity of the rear wing and diveplanes.
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport MR
Fixed an issue with stability control where it was inactive in left-hand corners.
Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: increased aerodynamic drag, reduced mass, increased engine torque, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Porsche 911 RSR
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: reduced downforce, slightly increased mass, and fine-tuned the fuel economy.
Porsche 963 GTP
2026 Season 2 Balance of Performance updates: slightly increased mass, and slightly reduced power unit output.
Tracks
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Bristol Motor Speedway
(Single Pit Road) - Fixed pit road issue that could reset a drivers pit settings upon entry.
Long Beach Street Circuit
Brake markers have been properly attached to the catch fence.