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2026 Season 4 Hotfix 1 [2026.09.10.02]

This Hotfix contains some fixes and updates for the 2026 Season 4 Release.

You can find the Release Notes for this Hotfix below, or on the iRacing Forums here: https://forums.iracing.com/discussion/100023/2026-season-4-hotfix-1-release-notes-2026-09-10-02/p1?new=1

2026 Season 4 Hotfix 1 Release Notes [2026.09.10.02]

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Patch Release:

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  • This downtime was planned and is required for fixing an issue with both Caterham cars, as well as two crashes with iRacing.

iRacing Simulator —--------------------------------------------

User Interface

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when minimizing the SIM window.

  • Fixed a crash that could occur when using the VCR controls while viewing a replay.

Cars

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Caterham 420R

  • Adjusted the damage properties on the rear suspension that allows the rear axle to translate fully.

    • This resolves an issue that could make it impossible for drivers to exit their pit stall.

    • This will fundamentally improve the handling of the car.

Caterham Academy

  • Adjusted the damage properties on the rear suspension that allows the rear axle to translate fully.

    • This resolves an issue that could make it impossible for drivers to exit their pit stall.

    • This will fundamentally improve the handling of the car.

Build and release context

Steam update times within 24 hours of this post. Matching dates do not confirm which build it describes.

  • Build 25254921 · public branch

    Steam updated · First observed