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Previous Round (Singapore GP) ➡️ https://youtu.be/ais31AqaESo
I try to beat Kimi Antonelli's F1 2026 United States Grand Prix Pole Position Lap in the Mercedes using the NEW VRC Formula Alpha 2026 Mod for Assetto Corsa? #usgp #simracing #formula1
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This is my current Simracing Setup (You can use my discount codes here too)
🔴 Sim Rig is the F-GT Elite (Front & Side Mount Edition) ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SCXmEX
🔴 Seat is the ERS4 Elite Reclining Seat (PU Leather & Suede Edition) ➡️ https://bit.ly/4A5yCps
⚪ Wheel & Pedals are ClubSport Racing Wheel F1® + CSL Elite V2 Ready2Race Bundle ➡️ https://fanatec.sjv.io/F1Bundle
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⬇️ Download the Mods used in this video ⬇️
My Custom Helmet made by Theofilos ➡️ https://www.designedbygrigoriadis.gr/
Car Mod (VRC Formula Alpha 2026): https://www.virtual-racing-cars.com/p/ac-formula-alpha-2026/
Mercedes COTA Livery: https://www.patreon.com/PurpleSector/posts/mercedes-w17-vrc-173091458
COTA Circuit: https://www.patreon.com/fenryr24/posts/circuit-of-2026-91097942
F1 2026 Track Sponsors: https://www.patreon.com/pyyer/posts/cota-f1-2026-fnr-173137094
Weather Plugin, PP Filter & Reshade Filter (Pure / Pure Candy) https://www.patreon.com/peterboese/posts
Lighting Plugin (AC Lights): https://www.patreon.com/c/x4fab/posts
OSD/HUD (CMRT): https://www.patreon.com/CMRT/posts
Tyre Temperatures Hud: https://www.overtake.gg/downloads/tyres_app_ext.47842/
VRC Battery Optimiser Mod: https://ko-fi.com/s/bba9f5a0db
⏰ Chapters ⏰
00:00 - FIA Regulations & Sim Settings
02:36 - On-Track Intro & Target Lap Time
03:45 - Battery Optimizer Mod & Baseline Run
06:38 - Qualifying Mode Hotlap
08:24 - Car Setup Adjustments
10:06 - Pushing with Reduced Fuel
13:33 - 100% Track Grip & Setup Tweaks
15:52 - Refining Laps & Battery Strategy
19:35 - Flying Lap Attempt
21:47 - Alternate Track Version & Outro
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