AC | Formula Alpha™ 2025

Description

VRC Formula Alpha™ 2025

The VRC Formula Alpha™ 2025 represents the pinnacle of VRC Virtual Racing Cars®’ open-wheel engineering, bringing the next generation of high-performance hybrid racing technology to Assetto Corsa. Developed as a continuation of our Formula Alpha™ series, the 2025 model embodies everything we’ve learned and refined since its introduction.

Powered by a hybrid-assisted V6 engine producing over 1000 horsepower and 600 Nm of torque, the Formula Alpha™ 2025 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. With a total weight of 721 kg, this machine delivers the perfect balance between raw power, efficiency, and aerodynamic grip.

Over the years, the Formula Alpha™ platform has evolved through constant innovation:

• 2022: Introduced real-world inspired aerodynamic porpoising and setup-dependent ground-effect behavior.
• 2023: Added advanced systems such as a new throttle model, brake migration, multi-phase differential, anti-stall logic, and customizable steering wheel options.
• 2024: Expanded realism further with ERS mapping, brake shape mapping, advanced setup menus, plank wear, improved damage modeling, new custom audio events, and added even more steering wheels.

The Formula Alpha™ 2025 integrates all these systems into a single, cohesive experience and introduces a new suite of technical advancements never before seen in Assetto Corsa:

• A new custom driver helmet thanks to theofilos12
• True Brake-by-Wire implementation
• Nine total steering wheel options (8 modern, 1 legacy)
• Front and rear wing flex and wobble simulation
• Modeled power unit thermals
• Aerodynamic louvers with dynamic cooling effects
• Five unique aerodynamic kits, including ultra-low downforce configurations
• Gurney flap adjustments
• Extended online and replay data with visual telemetry for tyre wear and temperature
• Realistic gearbox mode with button-activated Neutral/Reverse
• Authentic power unit sounds representing a variety of manufacturers
• Selectable TV and driver audio mix
• Multiple onboard and cinematic camera views, including gyro and helmet cams
• Adjustable tyre color striping and accurate blanket temperatures for slicks, inters, and wets
• Regulated fuel flow limits for precise hybrid management

Note: The Pro version of the car requires Custom Shaders Patch (CSP) v0.2.11 Build ID 3465 or above.

Every element of the Formula Alpha™ 2025 is built to deliver a complete open-wheel simulation experience visually, mechanically, and dynamically. It marks both the conclusion of a four-year development journey and the foundation for what’s to come in the next generation of VRC open-wheel racing.

A special thanks to our partners Greywolf Technologies, Trackmonstr, Daniel Darwin and 3DClouds!

© 2025 VRC Virtual Racing Cars LLC. All rights reserved. Virtual Racing Cars® is a registered trademark of VRC Virtual Racing Cars LLC. Formula Alpha™ and all associated names are trademarks of VRC Virtual Racing Cars LLC.

Car Installation

Installing a Mod for Assetto Corsa

Extended Controls

In 2023, we developed the "EXTENDED CONTROLS" application, designed for the effortless assignment of keybindings for various additional functionalities, such as Engine Maps, Pedal Maps, Brake Migration Settings, and more, all while on the move. This app has become a standard tool used by other modding teams and is included by default in the CSP App Shelf.

To set up the "EXTENDED CONTROLS" app, follow these steps:

1. Ensure CSP is up-to-date. The app is now part of the CSP App Shelf, so no manual installation is required.
2. Open the in-game UI apps menu and locate the "App Shelf."
3. Find VRC's Extended Controls app in the App Shelf and click on it.

• When prompted to install the app, click "Install."

• Once installed, the Extended Controls app will appear alongside other UI apps.

This integration ensures automatic updates, providing you with the latest features and fixes without additional effort.

Manual

Click the picture to access the manual.

Version History

V1.1 (2025/10/25):

Audio:

• Fixed rpm limit on (FA22).
• Fixed external turbo noise (FA23).
• Tweaked rpm limiter conditions (FA25).

LUA:

• Session transitions should reliably reset the car's ECU now.
• Realistic gearbox setting option fixed.
• Clutch no longer behaves strangely when doing "6th gear launches".
• Steering wheel in replay is no longer showing the old WI wheel with arms not attached.
• Steering wheel popup banners should no longer show in replay.
• T-Cam lights behavior corrected.
• Engine smoke now stops after some time.
• Fixed online data sync (corrects missing meshes for remote clients).
• Fixed Compound Medium not properly applying to all distances/LODs.
• Fixed Compound Medium not handling online restricted compounds.
• VRC Settings no longer reset when reset button is used.
• VRC Settings should all save properly now.
• Fixed camera clip param causing distant track banners to flicker.
• Added current lap energy usage compatibility with Gears and other similar apps.
• Added functionality to allow editing of F6 cameras by the end users.
• Added ability to create infinite 'alt-cameras'.
• Added new alt-camera for T-Cam.
• Added 3 more cinema inspired alternate cams.
• Switched gyro cams are set to Gyro by default, alt cam action will disable the gyro.
• Added compatibility for helmet cam working with 3rd party driver models.
• Some fixes related to performance.

Physics:

• Updated default setup.
• Tweaked torque mapping and throttle maps.
• Updated setups (STRAT1 quali, STRAT2 race neutral, STRAT3 defend).
• Tweaked upshift timing.
• Fixed extremely low grip after collecting dirt on tyres.
• Re-adjusted damping values.
• Corrected setup item description for the front pushrod.

Misc:

• Small update to carbon fiber texture on PSD templates.

V1.0 (2025/10/12):

• Release version.