Fanatec has announced a new licensing partnership with Nissan to develop officially licensed sim racing steering wheels inspired by Nissan's performance driving heritage. The deal was confirmed on 7 July 2026 from Fanatec's Landshut HQ.

If you're a Nissan fan or a GT-R diehard, this is one to keep an eye on. But we'll be upfront: the announcement is big on intent and light on specifics, so here's what we actually know versus what's still to come.

What's Been Announced

The core of it is simple. Fanatec and Nissan have agreed a licensing partnership to produce officially licensed Nissan sim racing steering wheels. These will join Fanatec's existing lineup of licensed wheels, and the focus is on delivering an authentic experience tied to Nissan's motorsport and performance road car legacy.

Fanatec says the wheels are being developed with a focus on craftsmanship, ergonomic precision, and visual authenticity, the goal being to make sim racers feel properly connected to the car. Nissan, for its part, framed it as a natural fit given how large its global fan base of sim racers already is.

What We Don't Know Yet

• Which specific wheel or wheels are coming

• What Nissan model or motorsport car they'll be based on (no confirmation of GT-R, Z, or GT500 styling yet)

• Pricing

• Compatibility details across bases and platforms

• A firm release date

Fanatec has said that product specifications, availability, and launch timing will be announced later this year, so this is very much a "watch this space" announcement rather than a product launch.

Why This Matters

It's also worth noting the wider context. Fanatec has been on a run of high-profile partnership announcements lately, including a multi-year Formula 1 partnership earlier in 2026 and the BLACK FALCON creator-led Nürburgring project. Adding Nissan to the roster fits a clear strategy of tying the Fanatec brand to as many recognisable motorsport and automotive names as possible, now under CORSAIR ownership since 2024.

For sim racers, more officially licensed hardware is generally a good thing, provided the products live up to the branding. A Nissan GT-R Nismo-style wheel, for example, would be an easy sell to a big chunk of the community. But until Fanatec shows the actual product, it's hard to say much more than "promising."

Final Thoughts

This is a promising announcement, but that's all it is for now, an announcement. The Nissan name carries real weight with sim racers, especially the GT-R faithful, and Fanatec's track record with licensed wheels is solid. The real question is which Nissan the wheel will be based on and what it'll cost, and we won't know either until later this year.

We'll update this article the moment Fanatec reveals the actual product. For now, consider it one to keep on your radar.

Let us know which Nissan you'd want a Fanatec wheel modelled on. The GT-R is the obvious pick, but there are a few worthy contenders.

Fanatec and Nissan Announce New Sim Racing Steering Wheel Partnership

Fanatec and Nissan Announce New Sim Racing Steering Wheel Partnership

Fanatec has signed a licensing deal with Nissan to develop officially licensed sim racing wheels.

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