Automobilista 2: Update auf V1.6.9.8 bringt RenaultF1-Boliden, Strecken und Verbesserungen

Reiza Studios hat f�r die PC-Rennsimulation Automobilista 2 das Update auf Version 1.6.9.8 bereitgestellt. Hier erfahren Simracer alle Einzelheiten dazu - plus Screenshots.

Automobilista 2: Update auf V1.6.9.8 bringt RenaultF1-Boliden, Strecken und Verbesserungen ZoomAutomobilista 2Alle BilderWenige Tage, beziehungsweise Stunden nachdem Reiza Studios ausf�hrlich zu dem bevorstehenden Doppelupdate f�r Automobilista 2 im Juni informiert und die Highlights von V1.6.9.8 und V1.6.9.9 vorgestellt hat, ist am Samstagnachmittag, 13. Juni 2026 die Version 1.6.9.8 ver�ffentlicht worden, welche 3 RenaultF1-Boliden, Neuerungen bei den Formel-Rennserien und verschiedenen Verbesserungen am Gameplay beinhaltet die auch zu spannenderen und realistischeren Langstreckenrennen f�hren d�rften.

Zusammen mit V1.6.9.8 erscheinen auch zwei neue Erweiterungen. Das neue "Historic Track Pack Pt4"-DLC mit Klasse-1-Strecken aus den 2000er Jahren und der Hungaroring. Wie es bei AMS2 Tradition ist, stehen die neuen DLCs allen Nutzern in den ersten Tagen nach der Ver�ffentlichung kostenlos zur Verf�gung und erm�glichen es so die neuen Spielinhalte kennenzulernen und zu entscheiden, ob man daf�r Geld ausgeben m�chte.

Alle mit der nun aktuellen Version verbundenen �nderungen sind wie immer aufgeschl�sselt nach Bereichen im offiziellen �nderungsprotokoll aufgef�hrt.

Automobilista 2 - 1.6.9.8-Changelog (13.06.2026):
CONTENT
Tracks
-Hungaroring DLC

Historic Track Pack Pt4:
-Added Barcelona 1999
-Added Barcelona 2001
-Added Imola 2005
-Added Indianapolis 2001
-Added Spielberg 2001
-Added Monza 2005 (Part of the Premium Track Pack, Monza DLC or any other bundle that includes them)

Cars
-Added Formula V10 Gen3 Class (Renault R25, V10 Gen3 Bridgestone, V10 Gen3 Michelin)
-Added Formula V8 Gen1 Class (Renault R26, V8 Gen1 Bridgestone, V8 Gen1 Michelin)
-Added Formula V8 Gen2 Class (Renault R28, V8 Gen2 M1)

GENERAL
-Added "Limited Setup" option to "Rules and Penalties" Dialog for single player Custom Event
-Added basic dedicated server support for overriding vehicle weight, power and drag per user Steam id
-Moved MP "Force Default Setups" option from Realism dialog to unified "Limited Setup" option on "Rules and Penalties" dialog
-Fixed CTD when trying to join server with unofficial "mod" vehicle
-Fixed issue in multiplayer where the vehicles at the front of the grid would be incorrectly one lap down when using formation lap if the start/finish line is in the middle of the grid (eg Bathurst)
-Improved particle emission and evolution dynamics for dirt tire dust, gravel dust and grass dust; Added wheel arch particles for non-open-wheeler cars
-Increased dirt dust cloud particle density during wheel slippage, Added lingering dirt dust particles, Further improved dirt dust cloud particle emission dynamics
-Improved tire smoke emission dynamics, Increased tire smoke drag
-Increased the amount of friction required for slipping tires to produce smoke and reduced lifetime of tire smoke particles
-Fixed water spray diffuser particles appearing too far from the diffuser, slightly reduced required wetness for water spray diffuser particles so that they show up under damp track conditions again
-Increased speed and humidity thresholds for condensed wingtip contrails to form
-Improved grass tire dust emission dynamics

UI and HUD
-Overhauled HUD now complete and made default option for new profiles
-Added graphics option to toggle exhaust heat haze effects
-Added Parallax Occlusion Quality performance setting
-Added default championships for F-V10 Gen3 and F-V8 Gen1-2
-Added Top 8 championship scoring points option
-Set 12 -ap qualifying format for F-HiTech Gen2, F-Edge, F-V10 Gen1-2 presets
-Increased qualifying session length to 20min for F-HiTech Gen2, F-Edge, F-V10 Gen1-2 presets
-Added new pit lane messaging widget to HUD including pit entry distance and in-pit speed guidance

PHYSICS
-V1.7 physics revisions for Stock Car Brasil (all seasons) , Stock USA (all gens) , Sprint Race, F-Junior, F-Vintages, BMW M1 Procar, Hypercars, Supercars, Caterhams
-Further minor tread adjustments for F-Retro Gen3, F-Classic Gen1, F-Edge, F-V10s, F-V8 Gen3, F-Hybrid Gen1
-Fixed Intermediate tire compound option missing for F-V10 Gen2 and F-Hybrid Gen1
-F-Vee Gen2: Updated from road radials semi-slick tires as per the new 2026 regulations
-F-Edge: Revised engine outputs for all three models to better correspond with actual 1995 figures; minor tread and aero adjustments; revised suspension geometry and undertray for G2 and G3 models
-GT3 Gen2: Further adjustments to default anti-roll bar settings
-F-HiTech (both gens): Revised active suspension for all cars featuring the technology
-Minor default setup adjustments for formula HD variants
-Reduced default 1st gear ratio for McLaren MP4/6 and MP4/7A
-Corrected FFB issue for Lola BK200 Toyota Superspeedway variant

AI
-Variable AI downforce setup spread added for cars with adjustable downforce levels
-Adjusted AI downforce / gearing setup baselines for various Grade 1/2/3 tracks to better suit their characteristics
-Added support for user override of custom AI drivers vehicle setup bias (gearing, downforce and vehicle balance)
-General fine-tuning of various AI pitstop strategy and overtaking parameters
-AI vehicles in private qualifying sessions will now leave the pits as soon as the session starts instead of on a random interval basis
-Reduced max AI start reaction delay for formula classes
-Tuned Ai 'Skip to End' for F-Classics (all gens), F-HiTechs (both gens), F-Edge, F-V10 Gen1/2/3, F-V8 Gen1/2/3, F-Hybrid Gen1/2/3, GT3 Gen2,
-In private qualifying sessions, all AI vehicles will leave the pits as soon as the session starts instead of on a random interval basis
-Various AI adjusments for LMDh/GTP, LMP2s, GT3s ,GT4s, GT1s, GT2s, Stock USAs, F-USAs, F-Classics, F-HiTechs, F-Edge, F-V10s, F-V8s, F-Hybrids to better calibrate their fuel and tire strategies and performance envelope with various fuel loads and tire wear levels
-General AI wet performance calibration for all classes with revised V1.7 physics
-Kansai GP: Adjusted AI speeds at T2,T3,T4,T5,T6, and the exit of T9
-Spa-Francorchamps 1993: Adjusted AI speed at exit of Stavelot
-AI calibration pass for Stock USAs, Stock Car Brasil (all), F-Classic Gen4, BMW Procar, F3, F-Junior, F-V10 Gen2

AUDIO
-Improved Traction Control audio effect logic (fixes engine volume dropping for some Formula cars)
-Improved logic for dynamic ambient and crowd sounds
-Fixed Ghost engine sounds in private qualifying sessions
-Fixed TC sound playing state sticking when cycling cameras
-Improved chase cam TC sound logic
-Updated internal engine sound for BMW M6 GT3 and BMW M4 GT3
-Added air horns sounds to 2001 layouts of: Barcelona GP, Hockencheim, Imola, Silverstone and Spielberg; 2005 layouts of: Monza and Spa-Francorchamps.
-Adjusted Traction Control audio to come in more gradually for Formula V10 Gen 2, 3 and Formula V8 Gen 1 classes

TRACKS
-Corrected S/F timing line to match visual checkered road line for Imola (2001and2005), Spielberg (modern layouts), Monza (modern layouts), Nurburgring (modern layouts), Le Mans (24h and Bugatti)
-Update baseline grip levels and range for all tracks without custom ranges
-All Barcelona GP layouts now share the same grip range
-Adjusted grip ranges for Spa, Imola, Hockenheim, Montreal
-Le Mans: Adjusted grip ranges on and off the racing line
-Revised road noise for Azure and Hockenheim Historic layouts
-Nurburgring: Added a barrier to prevent a timing exploit in 24h layout
-Kyalami: Fixed excessive vertical shaking for TV Camera at T

VEHICLES
-Added periscope exhaust heat haze effects based on engine RPM for F-V8 Gen1 and Gen2, F-V10 Gen2 and Gen3
-Removed the driver suit collar from the cockpit POV on all driver types
-Added parallax occlusion mapping to the tyre shaders
-Added 2K Safety Car model to F-V10 Gen2/3, F-V8 Gen1/2/3 classes
-Livery Overrides: Added support for tire branding overrides for all cars
-Reduced visible exhaust backfiring in F-V10s and F-V8s
-Updated cockpit front tires: FV10 G3, FV8 G1/G2, Renault R25, R26
-F-Edge M1: Corrected rims width
-F-V8 Gen3: updated rain light flashing frequency
-F-V10 Gen2 (B): new sterring wheel + display
-F-V10 Gen2 (M): updated steering wheel pad
-McLaren MP4/12: livery updates to alpha layers; added / improved sponsors; added Enkei logo on rims, added showroom seatbelts, updated rain light texture
-Ligier JS P4: updated cockpit lights
-Lamborghini Revuelto: linked front DRL IDs to front bumper (turning them off when bumper is damaged/detached)
-Maserati GT2 Stradale: Added carbon front bumper and side skirts into carbon paint mapping, added livery override configurator, updated various paint materials and textures
-Porsche 996 GT3 RSR: Fixed steering wheel mapping issue
-Updated Aston Valkyrie Cockpit Pov and corrected discrepancy in Valkyrie GTP IMSA and non-IMSA cockpit POV
-F-HiTech G2M3: Fixed driver paddle shifter animations
-F-Hybrid Gen1: display update with SoC data