Corsair, already a go-to company for sim racers, has bought all of Melbourne-based simulator cockpit manufacturer Trak Racer’s assets, adding motion systems, physical rigs, and even flight simulation hardware to its existing Fanatec portfolio. The move means Corsair can now offer a complete, end-to-end simulation setup under one roof, covering everything from pedals and wheelbases to full aluminum-profile cockpits and haptic platforms. Sim racers, watch out.
What Trak Racer actually brings to the table
Both companies deal with simulation hardware on a day-to-day basis but their approach is different. Where Fanatec focuses on electronics (such as wheelbases and steering wheels), Trak Racer, which was founded in 2008, takes care of the physical side (such as tubular and aluminum-profile cockpits, and racing seats). Put them together and you’ve got a company that can cover the full hardware chain. If a sim racer needs a steering wheel and a racing seat, they can now get both from the same store. Efficient, easy — it all makes sense.
The deal, though, isn’t limited to just sim racing. Trak Racer's TR550 Flight Simulator platform gives Corsair an established foothold in flight simulation, too. Both categories share core technology, including structural engineering, precision controls, haptic feedback systems and VR integration making the expansion a logical fit.
Licensing deals and F1 partnerships come with it
It’s also worth noting that Trak Racer already holds licensing agreements with Mattel covering Matchbox and Hot Wheels-branded simulation products, with those co-branded items expected to launch sometime next year. An existing agreement with Porsche will also be expanded.
On the motorsport side, Trak Racer has official partnerships with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team and BWT Alpine Formula One Team already in the bag. Corsair's Fanatec brand also has long-standing relationships with leading F1 teams. Both sides of the business now bring F1 credentials to the table.
Those partnerships are expected to drive co-branded product opportunities across the combined lineup, giving Corsair significantly more retail and marketing surface area than Fanatec alone could deliver.
What the executives said
Corsair CEO Thi La said of the commercial rationale: "This acquisition is a continuation of our strategy to scale our Gamer and Creator Peripherals segment into a much larger addressable market, with attractive margin expansion opportunities.
"Trak Racer meaningfully expands Fanatec's sim racing ecosystem, bringing an extensive SIM cockpit and accessories product portfolio, and a strong direct-to-consumer revenue mix that we believe will scale well across our global distribution network."
Sten, who built Trak Racer from its founding in 2008, sees the deal as an acceleration rather than an exit. "Joining Corsair and Fanatec gives Trak Racer the platform to reach far more SIM enthusiasts faster than we could on our own," he said. "Corsair's global distribution and retail infrastructure, paired with Fanatec's engineering strength and product portfolio, will let us bring Trak Racer products to a much larger audience while staying true to the community that helped built this brand."
Why this deal makes sense for Corsair right now
Today, CORSAIR announced the acquisition of the assets of Trak Racer, known for its sim racing and flight simulation cockpits, motion systems, and accessories.
— FANATEC (@fanatec) August 5, 2026
This marks an exciting step in strengthening CORSAIR's simulation portfolio.
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Corsair's Fanatec acquisition will bring the company deeper into premium sim racing electronics. What was always missing for them was physical hardware. For example, if you were a customer buying a Fanatec wheelbase but you were also in need of a cockpit, you’d need to buy the cockpit elsewhere — often from Trak Racer itself. So why not merge the two together? It’s a no-brainer.
Corsair previously signed a three-year, seven-figure exclusive peripheral deal with FaZe Esports in April 2026 and served as a key hardware partner at the StarLadder Budapest CS2 Major 2025. Sim racing is one of the fastest-growing segments in gaming hardware, with the deal clearly a signal of Corsair's ambition and intent.
Writer's take
Corsair is building a proper simulation empire here that sim racers will be drooling over. Fanatec previously gave it the controls, and now Trak Racer has given it the rig to bolt them onto. Add to that Porsche co-branding, Mattel licensing, and two F1 team partnerships and Corsair has the foundation for an enviable simulation hardware lineup that no single competitor can match top-to-bottom.
What comes next
Mattel-branded Hot Wheels and Matchbox simulation products are the next major milestone to watch, with those launches scheduled to begin in 2027. Corsair hasn't provided a timeline for when integrated hardware bundles combining Fanatec electronics and Trak Racer cockpits will reach retail. The full commercial picture is still taking shape.
For sim racing fans following the hardware space, this is the most significant consolidation move since Corsair's original Fanatec acquisition. More details on product roadmap and distribution are expected as Corsair integrates Trak Racer into its operations.
