Landshut, Germany, March 11, 2026 – Fanatec®, a brand of CORSAIR® (NASDAQ: CRSR) and global leader in sim racing hardware, has entered a new partnership with motorsports company Black Falcon GmbH & Co. KG.
BLACK FALCON Team FANATEC aims to compete in the 50th season of the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS), the ADAC Nürburgring 24h Qualifiers, and the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring with drivers Misha Charoudin, Steve Alvarez Brown, Jimmy Broadbent, and Manuel Metzger.
This all-star creator line-up brings together distinct voices from across sim racing and real-world motorsport, with a combined social footprint of more than 7 million fans worldwide. Misha Charoudin reaches a global audience through unique Nürburgring driving content. Jimmy Broadbent returns following a long-standing relationship with the brand, including Fanatec’s support during his breakthrough UK Praga Cup championship success in 2022, and Steve Alvarez Brown brings a background rooted in Gran Turismo content, creating a natural alignment with Fanatec’s officially licensed hardware.
Manuel Metzger adds elite-level racing pedigree to the project. Widely regarded as one of the fastest drivers on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, Metzger brings top-tier endurance experience and a proven track record at the 24-hour level. His expertise strengthens the team’s competitive ambitions while contributing invaluable insight to Fanatec’s ongoing pursuit of authenticity and performance.
BLACK FALCON Team FANATEC will campaign a Porsche 992 GT3 Cup car in Class AT (alternative fuel). Fanatec becomes the Official Sim Racing and Technology Partner for Black Falcon, reinforcing a shared commitment to blending real-world endurance racing with cutting-edge sim racing technology.
The team’s NLS campaign begins with Race 1 on March 14, 2026. The headline event of the calendar, the ADAC RAVENOL 24h Nürburgring, will take place from May 14 to 17. Fans can expect regular behind-the-scenes coverage throughout the season. The creators involved will document their preparation and race experiences, offering a front-row seat to this unique crossover between sim racing and real-world competition.
Christoph Henkel CEO at Black Falcon, said:
“FANATEC is the perfect partner for us to continue writing this story — from sim racing to real racing. Three years ago, we launched a project to demonstrate how sim racers and motorsport enthusiasts can turn their passion into a professional racing career.
But this partnership represents far more than just a pathway into real-world racing. It enables the perfect virtual preparation for all our drivers on circuits around the globe — and the fine-tuning and perfection of performance at the Nürburgring.
We are looking forward to developing many innovative ideas together and to seamlessly connecting the virtual and real racing worlds. For us, this is the perfect partnership.”
Tobias Stelzer, VP and General Manager at Fanatec, said:
“We are thrilled to partner with Black Falcon and grow our relationship with Misha Charoudin, and it’s fantastic to be working with Jimmy Broadbent again, while also finally welcoming Steve Alvarez Brown in an official capacity. Together, they represent some of the most watched sim racing and motorsport enthusiast YouTubers in the world, forming a rare blend of on-track experience and sim racing passion. This partnership lets us connect authentic racing performance with a truly global community of fans.”
About BLACK FALCON
BLACK FALCON is a renowned German motorsport company based in Meuspath at the Nürburgring, specializing in the professional deployment, support, and development of race cars. Since its foundation in 2006, BLACK FALCON has built an international reputation in GT and endurance racing, achieving numerous successes at prestigious events such as the 24h Nürburgring, the 24h Dubai, as well as in the VLN/NLS and various international GT series.
In total, BLACK FALCON has celebrated more than 300 class victories.
Beyond motorsport, BLACK FALCON offers comprehensive services related to high-performance vehicles – including vehicle assembly, maintenance, engineering, as well as tailor-made track days and customer events. The company combines technical excellence, engineering expertise, and a true passion for motorsport under one roof.
BLACK FALCON stands for performance, quality, and precision – both on and off the racetrack.
About Fanatec
Fanatec is a global leader in sim racing hardware, shaped by over 25 years of innovation and collaboration with automotive and motorsport brands. As of 2024, Fanatec is part of the CORSAIR family of brands. Fanatec develops high-performance sim racing products for PC and consoles, including steering wheels, direct drive bases, pedals, and cockpits. Fanatec products are designed in Germany, trusted by sim racing enthusiasts and motorsport professionals worldwide.
About CORSAIR
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