KW Studios has released the Q1 2026 update for RaceRoom, introducing three new cars, two tracks, improvements to steering wheel compatibility, and more.
To start with, the Alpine A110 Cup is available to all players for free. This car was originally built for the Alpine Europa Cup, and it focuses on clean handling. It rewards players for accurate and consistent driving instead of aggression.
The Alpine A110 Cup features the following:
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder
- 280 hp
- 6-speed paddle shift
- 1,135 kg race weight (with driver)
- mid-engine, rear-wheel layout
The second new car is the Alpine A110 GT4+, which builds on the cup car with a bit more depth and sensitivity. It’s suited for both sprint and endurance races, and it can compete directly with GT4 machines.
The Alpine A110 GT4+ features the following:
- 340 hp
- 6-speed paddle shift
- Racing limited-slip differential
- Full GT4 aero package (including rear wing and splitter)
- 1,255 kg race weight (with driver)
The last new car in the Q1 2026 update is the LRT NXT1, the world’s first fully electric junior touring race car to be used in a single-make championship. It’s based on the electric Mini Cooper SE platform, and it’s designed for 15- to 20-minute sprint races.
The LRT NXT1 is also the first car in RaceRoom to be created fully with physics-based rendering materials both inside and out. Fans can read more about what this means here, but it essentially creates a more realistic vehicle that reflects light in a much more accurate way.
It also has a real-world dashboard and a launch mode to boost players at the start of the race.
The LRT NXT1 features the following:
- 100% electric FWD drivetrain
- 226 hp
- push-to-pass boost of +60 hp
- 180 km/h top speed limit
- 1,233 race weight (with driver)
The RaceRoom Q1 2026 update also includes two new Italian circuits, Vallelunga and Adria Raceway.
Vallelunga is a 4.085 km track that’s known for challenging racers’ technical skills. It was first opened in 1951, and it has 15 corners and a clockwise layout. Racers who are precise and keep their momentum will be successful.
The second circuit, Adria Raceway, includes the 2003 track and the more modern 2021 version. It’s another highly technical circuit, though it’s compact and flat. The 2003 version really highlights this, while the 2021 version has a few revisions (and safety areas) that give the track a bit more flow. Track position and consistency are key to Adria Raceway.
Additionally, the Spa-Francorchamps has been redeveloped and is back in RaceRoom. It includes new terrain and vegetation, new safety zones, new run-off areas and gravel traps, new barriers, and more. It’s also been resurfaced to be as realistic as possible.
To celebrate its return, the track is available for 50% off.
As for other improvements, a new steering wheel angle system helps set up and the compatibility of different steering wheels. Essentially, this will make it much quicker and easier to set up steering wheels and use them with every car.
The steering ratio can still be fine-tuned, but much of the process is done automatically now.
A driver name display and new input meter have also been added to the HUD as the RaceRoom team continues to modernize the HUD.
A video detailing the RaceRoom Q1 2026 update changes was also released, and players can view it below:
