Do you have the same opinion as Max?
That article talks about motion sim rigs and Max Verstappen’s thoughts on whether they are necessary.
Max believes they are not essential and even casually mentions that they can be slower. He does say that sim racing is about ninety to ninety-five percent realistic and that it helps with real driving, but he personally prefers a stationary rig.
In my experience, a motion rig is a lot of fun, but the movement does not feel exactly like what I would expect in a real car. Because of that, I tend to put down slightly slower lap times, though I do enjoy the experience more.
I have a SimXPerience Stage Four motion rig and a static Obutto R3volution cockpit. When I have guests over, they always prefer the motion rig. I use the Obutto about twenty percent of the time, mostly when I really want to focus on technique before switching back to motion. It is easy to develop bad habits with a motion rig since there is so much going on.
One of the most important things in a rig is stability. If it flexes too much, it becomes a distraction. The Obutto is so solid that it almost feels like a roll cage, though it is bulky. For those of you who have experience with different setups, what features would you recommend to someone new to sim rigs?