Jimmy Broadbent

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Driving rFactor 2’s Brand New GT3 Aston Martin Vantage

It’s not too often we get the chance to drive a car that is brand new in the PC sims. When Studio 397 asked me if I wanted to do just that, I couldn’t turn it down. The car? The brand spanking new GT3 Aston Martin Vantage.

A Tribute to an Idol, a Hero, and a Legend: Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher. That name will forever be synonymous with Formula One. That name could be the definition of success. He is a man that redefined the record books. A man filled with unrelenting desire and determination. He’s a man that became a hero to me and a legend to the world of motorsport.

The Brutality of a V10 Formula One Car

Whenever I see an alert telling me Race Sim Studio have released a new car, there’s this excitement that runs through my body. RSS is, in my opinion, the best modding team around. Everything it has released has been of a quality you’d expect from a game developer. I could make an argument for some of its mods being better than official Assetto Corsa content.

The Unforgiving Bumps Of Sebring Took Their Toll

Sebring International Raceway – one of the most iconic endurance racing venues in the world. It’s a track that is famed for its brutal, bumpy and unforgiving nature. It also played host to the first round of the new iELMS season, much to the dismay of my poor wrist.

I Played iRacing With F1 Drivers Max Verstappen & Lando Norris

The scene: it’s Sunday, it’s my day off. After a tough 6 hour race at Sebring the day before, I’m trying to rest my aching wrist and giddy head. I’m sitting on TeamSpeak with some friends, relaxing and having a laugh. Then I get a message from Atze Kerkhof (Member of Team Redline): “Would you like to race against Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in an F3 car?”

Hey Guys, Jimmy Here!

Hey guys, Jimmy here! Some of you may be familiar with that introduction from the videos on my sim-racing YouTube channel, but if not, don’t fret. I’m GTPlanet’s newest contributing writer, and before I get started, I want to give you some insight into my journey, what I’m doing, and what you can expect from me here in the future.