When the H1GP 2026 grid takes shape, one name from East Malaysia will be on it twice. Metadise Sim Racing have confirmed their entry into the championship with two teams; A flagship competitive programme under the Metadise Sim Racing 1 banner, and a second entry, Metadise Sim Racing 2, whose all-female lineup is still to be revealed. Together, they represent the most ambitious push from any Sarawakian outfit in H1GP history.
Based out of The Podium, having previously operated from Saradise, Metadise have built their reputation steadily as the strongest sim racing team their state has produced. They run Moza hardware in-house, put serious emphasis on driver development through their Young Driver Programme, and they are here to shake things up.
The Team
Metadise Sim Racing at The Podium, Kuching, Sarawak. Photo: H1GP Media
Metadise Sim Racing are widely regarded as the best sim racing team out of Sarawak. Two entries on the H1GP 2026 grid is both a statement of intent and the highest-stakes campaign the team has undertaken. Sarawak represent.
Driver: Aaron Richard
Aaron's route into sim racing is one of the more unlikely on the grid. Inspired by the Gran Turismo film, he first picked up a wheel in 2024 when Metadise were still based at Saradise. What happened next surprised even him, he came out top of ten drivers in Metadise's Young Driver Development Programme trial and earned his seat on the team. He had his younger brother to thank for signing him up without asking first.
"I first knew about sim racing cuz of the Gran Turismo movie, legit. And I tried sim racing for the first time back in 2024 when MSR was still stationed at Saradise. Ended up joining the team cuz I was the top 1 fastest out of the top 10 drivers during MSR's trial for their Young Driver Development Programme. I didn't expect it either but yeah, here I am. All this thanks to my younger brother who registered me without my consent lmao."
His preparation is practical: home training on the T300, Moza sessions at The Podium for detailed feedback, and Mika's onboards as a reference when he needs to understand an unfamiliar line. The mindset heading into 2026 has shifted too.
"I feel excited. I'm not saying I'm gonna dominate the field, but I like the feeling of racing against new and veteran drivers. For now I just need to qualify for my contract. After that, I would try my best to score as many top 5 finishes as possible. Top 10s are good too, but I want to aim higher."
On representing Sarawak, he is direct: "I feel proud carrying the Sarawakian flag in every tournament I'm joining." It sounds simple. He means every word of it.
Driver: Jeff
If Aaron arrived at sim racing through cinema, Jeff came through family. His father is a race driver, and it was through him that Jeff first found his way behind a wheel. Starting on Gran Turismo 7 with a G29 his mother bought him, before competition came calling. His father eventually discovered Metadise while they were selecting drivers for SUKMA 2024. Jeff got the call. He delivered.
"My dad also coached me a little along the way. After a few years, he discovered Metadise, which was selecting racers for SUKMA 2024. I managed to get selected and won a silver medal in the endurance race."
Today he trains daily on iRacing under the guidance of coach Dylan, entering daily races specifically to sharpen racecraft and attacking instincts under competitive pressure. His home setup was fully sponsored by FHPPC Motorsports, which puts him among the better-equipped drivers arriving on the H1GP grid.
"It means a lot to me to represent Sarawak in H1GP. There aren't many people who are into sim racing like I am, so this is a great opportunity. I'm proud to represent Sarawak together with my teammate, Aaron Richard. We will do our best and fight hard to achieve a strong result."
Season Targets
Metadise Sim Racing 1 have arrived with clear and unambiguous goals. Wins and podiums are the stated target. Not just points, not just completing the campaign. The team believe their drivers are ready to compete at the front of the H1GP field.
Metadise Sim Racing 1's challenger for the 2026 H1GP season. Photo: H1GP Media
The 2026 H1GP season begins at Suzuka on March 29th. Every team on the grid lines up at the same circuit on the same day. Two entries, a Young Driver Programme graduate, a SUKMA silver medallist, and a second team whose story is still to be told. This is a team that should be watched closely.
Sarawak represent.
