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 to come in F1 22.
Supercar Pirelli Hot Tours
One of the biggest gameplay additions is the Pirelli Hot Laps challenges. These take place in a variety of supercars – although, naturally, only those produced by manufacturers present in F1.
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A total of 40 different Hot Laps challenges are available. They come in four different versions: Drift, Autocross, Average Speed and Rival Duel.
They’re all more interesting than ferrying lucky Paddock Club guests around the track. Drift mode, as you’d expect, involved scoring points for holding extended slides. Average speed is the closest thing to a time trial, pitting you against a tough section of an F1 track.
Autocross is a tougher driving test, which highlights the different handling characteristics of heavy supercars compared to nimble F1 machines. Final, Rival Duel is a one-on-one sprint race.
Diffusion effects
Codemasters paid special attention to the animations that accompany pit stops and added broadcast-style coverage to show your tires being swapped and any repairs in progress as if you were watching a race.
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There is also a new gameplay dimension for pit stops. Now it’s up to you to make sure you enter your stand at the right time. Be careful and your pit crew will change your tires slower.
Formation Rounds Updates
A highly anticipated addition to the game is the new grid slot feature on the formation round. This allows you to position your car on the grid exactly the way you want without the AI taking control of your car before entering 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 not featured in F1 2021.
Changes to Albert Park in Melbourne also appear, as does the new Miami International Autodrome.
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Life in F1
The biggest cosmetic change to the game is the new F1 Life environment. Here you can stylize your character, customize your F1 car and team, fill your garage with Supercars and even check out other players.
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Learn more about F1 22
Don’t miss our full F1 22 review once we receive the finished game. In the meantime, here’s what awaits you in the latest edition of the official Formula 1 game:
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