The SimRacing Expo Podcast

Today's episode features former British GT Champion, James Baldwin the British racing driver and professional sim racer who represents one of the most compelling career transitions in motorsport history.

Born September 28, 1997, in Buckinghamshire, Baldwin's racing journey began at eight years old in competitive karting. He dominated the junior categories, winning five national championships at Daytona Motorsport between 2013 and 2014.

However, at 16, financial constraints ended his traditional racing career. This setback proved to be a pivot point rather than an ending.

Instead of abandoning motorsport entirely, Baldwin discovered competitive sim racing and quickly established himself as one of the world's elite esports drivers.

His breakthrough came in 2019 when he won the World's Fastest Gamer championship, a prestigious competition judged by Formula 1 legends Juan Pablo Montoya and Rubens Barrichello.

The prize: a full season in the British GT Championship with Jenson Button's Jenson Team Rocket partnership.Baldwin's real-world debut was spectacular. He won his first race, secured four pole positions, achieved three podium finishes, and finished the season fourth in the championship, immediately proving that virtual racing skill translates to track performance.

Since then, Baldwin has competed in multiple 24 Hours of Spa events with Garage 59, achieved podium finishes in GT World Challenge Europe (including his class win at Jeddah), and been named Autosport's Esports Driver of the Year.

His story challenges everything we thought we knew about how drivers develop. Join us as we explore the future of motorsport talent development, the intersection of gaming and racing, and one driver's quest to become the first esports champion to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:
SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026

💻 Website
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com

✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA:
🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de
🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com

📝 Social Media
➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo
➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Welcome everyone to a special episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, brought to you by South West Vision, the team behind the scenes of world's biggest celebration of sim racing exhibition.

Today’s episode is a personal one. We’re looking back at an incredible year: one full of challenges, big changes, and unforgettable moments that defined the SimRacing Expo.

From the sleepless nights of planning to the packed halls buzzing with excitement, we’ve seen this community grow stronger, more connected, and more passionate than ever before.

We’ll talk about what these milestones really mean to us as organisers, how the Expo’s success has shaped our team and the vision moving forward, and what’s next for the future of sim racing events.

So grab your headphones, whether you’re a long-time supporter, an exhibitor, or part of the racing community, this episode is for you.

Let’s dive into the story behind the SimRacing Expo and where it’s headed next.

🗓️ Mark our SimRacing Expo's in your calendar:
SimRacing Expo Charlotte, North Carolina, USA: 22.-24.May 2026
SimRacing Expo Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany: 16.-18.Oktober 2026

💻 Website
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Frankfurt: https://www.simracingexpo.de
➡️️ SimRacing Expo Charlotte: https://www.simracingexpo.com

✅ Get your tickets for SimRacing Expo DE or USA:
🇩🇪: https://ticket.simracingexpo.de
🇺🇸: https://ticket.simracingexpo.com

📝 Social Media
➡️️ https://www.facebook.com/simracingexpo
➡️️ https://instagram.com/simracing_expo

Ever wondered what it takes to build a simulator so realistic that professional MotoGP riders use it for training?

In this exclusive podcast, we sit down with the team from SevenSim, the brilliant engineers behind the official KTM MotoGP simulator.

We go behind the scenes to explore how they brought this incredible piece of technology to life with insights from riders like Jonas Folger.

But SevenSim is more than just racing. We dive deep into the world of industrial simulation, discovering how their technology is used for everything from professional training to complex logistics.

We discuss the challenges of selling a futuristic idea, the delicate balance of blending art with engineering, and the surprising limitations of today's simulation technology.

Join us as we explore the future of virtual reality and simulation, and find out what's next for a company that is truly building tomorrow's world, today.
https://www.sevensim.at/

From dominating the F3 Championship to navigating the intense rumors of the F1 "Silly Season," Gabi opens up about the untold stories of his rapid rise to the pinnacle of motorsport.
We go beyond the track to discuss the mental resilience needed to overcome setbacks, how he handles the pressure of the spotlight, and what it really feels like to realize you have the talent to become one of the best 20 drivers in the world.
Plus, we get inside insights into his preparation: hear about his relationship with Max Verstappen and how intense sim racing sessions with Team Redline (alongside Luke Browning) keep him sharp for the real world.

In this episode of the SimRacing Expo Podcast, we welcome Sensit!, a pioneering company redefining immersion with intelligent haptics.

Based in Potsdam, Sensit! develops advanced Metahaptics technology, including the MTC-P Extreme series, designed to simulate physical sensations that make virtual racing feel astonishingly real.We talk about how their systems detect oversteer, understeer, traction control and ABS feedback, and translate these into subtle seat and cockpit responses.

Sensit! shares insights into their journey, their technology, and how their innovations are shaping the future of sim racing and gaming immersion.If you want to understand what takes sim racing from impressive to unforgettable, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the tech that turns racing games into a true physical experience.

For the complete overview of your podcast you can head over to our website in ⁠German⁠ or ⁠English⁠!

Sensit! Website
⁠SimRacing Expo Dortmund Website⁠
⁠SimRacing Expo Charlotte, USA Website⁠
⁠SimRacing Expo Tickets
Chapters00:40 Benjamin explains Sensit01:20 Benjamins racing history04:20 Benjamins sim experience05:10 Why is Haptics so important in Sim Racing06:40 Competitive advantages to be found with Haptics08:10 What made you decide to create your products?10:00 Key points of the MTC-P Extreme Racing Seat insert12:00 Explanation of the tech16:00 Differences for different cars16:50 Sensit Future19:00 Future of Haptics20:00 Next 6 months for Sensit20:40 Benjamins Sim Rig22:40 Where can we find Sensit