{"id":45259,"date":"2024-01-30T12:25:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-30T10:25:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/?p=45259"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T11:13:42","slug":"mika-and-max-salo-trusting-simucube-hardware-for-simulator-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simucube.com\/en-gb\/news\/mika-and-max-salo-trusting-simucube-hardware-for-simulator-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Mika and Max Salo trusting Simucube hardware for simulator training"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Simucube, a leading name in the world of sim racing, is thrilled to announce a new partnership for the year 2024, Mika and Max Salo.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"530\">Mika, the former F1 driver, knows how a real race car should feel like. Max, son of Mika, will be driving in Super Taikyu series in Japan during 2024. Thanks to their partnership with Simucube, they\u2019re not just hitting the track but also fine-tuning their racing skills off-road during simulator training with Simucube\u2019s sim racing gear and cutting-edge force feedback technology at home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"802\">Simucube is the choice for many pro drivers, who also want to train off track, but don\u2019t want to make any compromises. With Simucube\u2019s products they get to experience the track almost like in a real race car with simulator training and unmatched realism in every detail.<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;It\u2019s great to collaborate with a top Finnish expert. Simulating racing cars is not easy, but Simucube is the best in the world,\u201d <\/i>says Mika.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cI race in a Super Taikyu series in Japan and testing is minimal, with Simucube\u2019s equipment I can train at home with the best products,\u201d <\/i>Max continues.<\/p>\n<p>With this collaboration, there will be partner content published with Mika and Max on Simucube\u2019s channels, so follow the social media channels to keep up with it.<\/p>\n<p>Some more information about Mika &amp; Max:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mika Salo\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Born in 1966 (57 years old)<\/li>\n<li>Finnish<\/li>\n<li>Drove F1 between 1994 and 2002<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Max Salo\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Born in 2001 (22 years old)<\/li>\n<li>Finnish\/Japanese<\/li>\n<li>Drives 2024 season in Super Taikyu series in Japan<\/li>\n<li>Racing since 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Simucube:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Simucube is a pioneering brand in simulation racing hardware, known for its high-quality products that offer an authentic and immersive experience to racing enthusiasts worldwide. With a dedication to innovation and community building, Simucube continues to push the boundaries of what&#8217;s possible in the world of virtual racing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simucube, a leading name in the world of sim racing, is thrilled to announce a new partnership for the year 2024, Mika and Max Salo. Mika, the former F1 driver, knows how a real race car should feel like. Max, son of Mika, will be driving in Super Taikyu series in Japan during 2024. 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