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Since the 1.0 release last month, Studio 397 have released a number of small updates for Le Mans Ultimate. One of the main features, it seems, would be the addition of driver swaps. They have also fixed an issue that affected FPS with users of certain wheels, according to the release notes… From what I have read, that was related to Logitech G Hub (maybe)…
Regardless, a decent set of fixes:
V1.0.1.2 (Patch 1, Hotfix 2)
Build ID: 19432468
Fix for UI and cars flickering when viewing the watch screen
1.0.1.1 (Patch 1 Hotfix 1)
Important note: we have noted an issue with replay playback in all game modes in this release and are working on an urgent fix
Full Change Notes
Known Issues for the Driver Swap Test (1st and 2nd August)
Timings on Watch Screen during Race does not show differences correctly when cars have not completed the same number of lapsReplay mode during events is currently not working correctly
Engineer being able to change pitstop values for team events is unavailable due to some persistent issues that we do not want to affect the test event so the currently in control driver will set the incoming driver and pit strategy. Engineers can still connect to watch and view advanced timing and VE data.
Game Updates
Broadcast Overlay
Updated LMGT3 class colour from orange to greenChampionships – Online
Fixed penalty points for Online Champs not applying to overall pointsDriver Swaps
Various updates for team eventsEngine & Tech
Fixed performance (fps) regression in Version 1.0 related to certain wheel hardware and driversGameplay
Fixed race order glitching as cars cross the start finish lineFixed various issues with save lap target system
Limited Tyre Rules
Fixed users receiving used tyres on practice serversOnline
Fixed timing gaps not working after rejoining serverRemoved Practice/Qualifying and Race Server Time Restrictions
Race Watch Screen
Fixed watch screen timings panel showing all other cars that are behind the selected car as 0.0
v1.0.1.0 (Patch 1)
Build ID: 19382516
Game Updates
Broadcast Overlay
Fixed team names displayed as the real car team name rather than registered team name.Championships – Online
Added custom livery selection for online championship mode – note, if you have already registered for the upcoming season, you will need to re-enter to use your custom liveryAdded icons into the championship table tabs
Updated Online Championship card
Gameplay
Fixed race order being incorrect immediately after green flag before crossing start finish lineHosted Servers
Fixed being returned to the wrong page after leaving a hosted serverOnline
Fixed being unable to register for an event after unregisteringFixed engine audio when spectating LMH cars online
Fixed team names being replaced by “driver-team”
Sound
Fixed engine audio when spectating LMH cars onlineRaceControl
Fixed reporting intentional wrecking for any session showing the lap as undefined in the drop down menuOnline isn’t greyed out when not accepted terms and can no longer easily accept
Race Starts
Fixed lack of race start gaps for fast formationFixed race start guide not displaying to the player in position 2 on the grid.
Race Weekend
Fixed incorrect label being shown when enabling tyre warmersReplay
Fixed the replay bar on the watch screen not showing be defaultTrack Limits
Fixed issues with incorrect track limits investigations starting when leaving the pits after pit blend lineUser Interface
Added Lexus & Lambo LMGT3 UI Main Menu PicsFixed “Save Setup” button severely clipping and the text is not being displayed in the Italian language
Fixed missing space between “Save Setup asTrack Name”
Fixed RaceControl button on the burger menu disappearing after selecting it
Fixed standings live lap gaps being incorrect in the standings screen
Removed damage option in settings menus when in an online session
Updated watch screen standings panel to show relative to the car being viewed
Track Updates
Circuit de la Sarthe
Fixed a barrier collision gap & ground hole before ford chicanes.Fixed being able to cut Mulsanne chicane 2 without penalty
Car Updates
Add display panel mask to templatesAdjusted side mirrors to give a more rearwards view
Alpine A424 LMDh
Updated liveriesAston Martin Valkyrie AMR LMH
Fixed single digits not displaying correctly on number boardFixed slight gap between mirror and mirror stem
Fixed small hole in cockpit visible from the dash camera
Added fuel mixtures
Adjusted MaxPowerOutput [kW] at Spa [-3], Le Mans [-5], Monza [-5]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at Sebring [-5], Portimao [-5], Spa [-5], Fuji [-5], Bahrain [-5], Imola [-5], COTA [-5], Interlagos [-5], Qatar [-5]
Reduced engine heating
Updated default setups
BMW M4 LMGT3
Updated BMW M4 GT3 Brazil livery imagesChevrolet Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R
Added custom grill for #13 and badge on front of carMoved number plate position on custom team to allow the whole door for painting
Ferrari 296 LMGT3
Updates to livery of #150 carFerrari 499P LMH
Corrected #83 driver line upPeugeot 9X8 LMH (w/Wing)
Adjusted carbon fibre colour on liveriesPorsche 911 GT3R LMGT3
Added 2025 992s tinted rear windowsAdded missing heat shield between exhaust and rain light
Fixed spelling mistake causing body to disappear on low settings
Porsche 963 LMDh
Added 2025 hood and camera detailsLexus RCF LMGT3
Various livery updatesMercedes AMG LMGT3
Corrected AMG logos on liveriesCorrected driver line up for #60 Le Mans
Fixed last lap fuel and temperatures appearing outside of their boxes on hud
Fixed missing LEDs on the HUD
Adjusted PowerPosition [%] at all tracks [+1]
Adjusted WeightPenalty [kg] at all tracks [-5]
Slightly increased FFB multiplier
Updated default setups
v1.0.0.1 (Hotfix 1)
Build ID: 19332014
Race Starts
Improved logic changes for erratic driving penaltiesCustom Liveries
Fixed custom livery pictures being generated incorrectly
Announced with the mention of a “24 Hours of Le Mans” title in the press release announcing the acquisition of Studio 397 and rFactor 2. This title is expected to use rFactor 2’s physics.