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The new edition of the official Formula 1 game adds new features including supercar challenges, circuit updates, interactive pit stops and more. Here’s a look at what’s coming in F1 22.
Hot laps of the Pirelli supercar
One of the biggest new additions to the game is the Pirelli Hot Laps challenges. These take place in a variety of supercars, though naturally only those produced by manufacturers that have a presence in F1.
There are a total of 40 different Hot Laps challenges available. They come in four different flavors: Drift, Autocross, Average Speed, and Rival Duel.
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They’re all far more interesting than ferrying lucky Paddock Club guests around the track. Drift mode, unsurprisingly, involved scoring points for holding long slides. Average speed is the closest thing to a time trial and pits you against a challenging section of an F1 track.
Autocross is a more challenging test drive, bringing out the different handling characteristics of heavy supercars versus nimble F1 machines. Final, Rival Duel is a one-on-one sprint race.
transmission effects
Codemasters has paid close attention to the animations that accompany pit stops and added broadcast-style coverage to show tire changes and repairs being performed as if you were watching a race.
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There is also a new dimension of gameplay for pit stops. Now it’s up to you to make sure you enter your box at the right time. If it breaks down, the pit crew will change the tires more slowly.
Formation Lap Updates
A long-awaited addition to the game is the new grid slot feature on the formation lap. This allows you to position your car on the grid exactly how you want without the AI taking control of your car before you pass the pit lane.
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updated tracks
The most significant track changes for 2022 are present and correct. These include the revised Yas Marina and Circuit de Catalunya which were used by F1 last year but will not be present in F1 2021.
The reforms of Albert Park in Melbourne and the new Miami International Autodrome also appear.
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life f1
The biggest cosmetic change to the game is the new F1 Life environment. Here you can design your character, customize your F1 car and team, fill your garage with Supercars and even control other players.
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More about F1 22
Look for our full F1 22 review once we receive the finished game. In the meantime, here’s more of what you can expect in the latest edition of the official Formula 1 game:
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