From Game to Operating System: Why the Cosworth–iRacing Partnership Could Redefine Motorsport by 2030
On August 28, 2025, iRacing announced a landmark partnership with Cosworth, the legendary engineering firm producing everything from engines to steering wheels to, pertinently for this announcement, software.
At first glance, this might sound like a “nice upgrade” for sim racers who want to feel a little closer to the action: Cosworth’s Pi Toolbox, highly regarded in professional race telemetry, will be made available to all iRacing users.
Cosworth is no stranger to the sim racing space, having already released consumer versions of some of their highly recognizable, real-life steering wheels.
But this news is far bigger than just new features for a PC sim.
Why Sim Racing Campaigns Are An Untapped Goldmine For Automotive Brands
Sim racing has become a technically sophisticated, community-rich ecosystem where players are not just consumers; they’re fans, evangelists, and lifelong car enthusiasts in the making.
And yet, most automotive brands have barely scratched the surface of what this space can offer.
We’ve seen what’s possible in games like Test Drive: Ferrari Racing Legends over a decade ago.
While the physics may not have aged well, the structure, a narrative-driven, brand-specific campaign, remains a compelling model which hasn’t really been pushed forward in over a decade.
In today’s fragmented gaming landscape, bringing that experience into modern sim racing platforms could unlock enormous value for brands and players alike.