Some people may argue that a racing sim cannot replace the real track experience. Like, duh? Obviously. But there’s no denying that a racing sim setup is significantly cheaper than owning an actual Formula 1 race car. You’d also save yourself the track insurance, and you can race anytime. All those are reasons why there is the Logitech G McLaren Racing Collection.
In case you missed it, Logitech G has recently launched the RS50 Direct Drive Wheelbase with TRUEFORCE and RS Pedals. But obviously, those are for amateurs. If you want to feel like a pro, “driving” one of the best machines in the world, then you should be looking at the Logitech G McLaren Racing Collection.
This isn’t some sticker slap. Logitech G teamed up with McLaren Racing engineers and esports drivers to make gear that feels like you’ve smuggled an F1 car into your living room. At the center of it is the RS Formula Wheel: McLaren Racing Edition, modeled after the steering wheel of the McLaren MCL38.
We’re talking lightweight low-carbon aluminum, glass-filled polycarbonate, grippy TPE surfaces, and precision controls that scream heritage while still letting you oversteer into the couch cushions. Pair it with the RS50 Direct Drive Base delivering up to 8 Nm of torque, and every twitch of the digital track becomes real-world feedback.
Then comes the chair. The Playseat Formula Instinct: McLaren Racing Edition is a cockpit-style rig designed to replicate the exact seating position of a Formula 1 car. Finished in McLaren’s iconic papaya, it’s ergonomic, sturdy, and cushioned with ModuFoam pads to keep you comfortable during your three-hour “practice sessions” that your partner will call “wasting time.” At US$599, it’s cheaper than an actual car seat and doesn’t come with an airbag to smack you in the face.
Of course, no setup is complete without audio. The ASTRO A50 X McLaren Racing Edition Wireless Headset gives you pro-grade sound, broadcast-quality voice, and enough audio clarity to hear the virtual tire squeal you caused by braking too late. With PRO-G graphene drivers and PLAYSYNC technology for console and PC, it’s engineered to make sure you hear everything from the roar of the engine to your neighbor yelling at you for vibrating the walls.
Together, this collection blends McLaren’s 60-year legacy with Logitech’s gaming know-how, turning any gamer into a wannabe Lando Norris. Or at least into the guy who says, “yeah, I shaved three-tenths off my lap at Spa,” while sitting in his underwear.
The Logitech G McLaren Racing Collection drops October 8, 2025, with the RS Formula Wheel following in Q1 2026. Prices are as follows:
- Logitech G RS Formula Wheel: McLaren Racing Edition – US$129.99
- Playseat Formula Instinct: McLaren Racing Edition – US$599.99
- Logitech G A50 X McLaren Racing Edition Headset – US$429.99
Anyhoo, this might be the only time you’ll ever own something with McLaren’s name on it without needing a billionaire’s wallet.
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