The best tips and tricks for the racing game

With 22 race stops, the Formula 1 calendar this season is more extensive than ever. The redesigned cars and revised rules are all reflected in the official 2022 Formula 1 game. Below is a guide to enhance your racing experience to follow in the footsteps of the reigning World Champion, Max Verstappen.

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Setting up your driving aids and settings in F1 22

Adjust the driving aids first

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Before hitting the track in F1 22, you must first visit the options menu. Here you will find some innovations in the field of driver aids and settings.

If the current spin-off marks your first Formula 1 game, you should gratefully accept the help that the racing game offers you. Especially the Brake Assist, Anti-lock Braking System and Traction Assist will serve you well during your first laps.

However, the fewer driver aids you activate, the faster you are. But only if you can keep the car on track of course.

In addition, there is the option to use a DRS and ERS assist. This automatically activates the Energy Recovery System (ERS) and the Resistance Reduction System (DRS). So you can fully concentrate on the track while driving. However, it is worth deactivating the ERS assistance from the start, as automatic use is rarely useful.

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Optimize your OSD for more overview

The OSD determines which overlays are shown on the screen

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You can adjust, move or hide any part of the OSD.

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The ‘On-Screen Display’ or ‘OSD’ is worth adjusting to enhance your racing experience. You can go to the menu item and from there you can move, change or hide any on-screen menus and overlays that appear while driving.

Here, the virtual rear-view mirror is especially useful to see if someone is trying to overtake you. Play around with the settings until you find the one that works for you.

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Set your camera for success

Correct camera settings are also important

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You also need to adjust the camera perspective in F1 22. There are several options to choose from depending on the camera you decide to drive with. The field of view is interesting – for example, if you increase the value, the camera zooms out further and you get a better overview of what’s happening to your left and right.

It is recommended to completely reduce camera shake and camera shake. This ensures that the camera remains stable when the floor is uneven, an advantage if your driver’s body is prone to such effects.

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Consider starting in Formula 2

In Formula 2 you carefully get acquainted with F1

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In F1 22, if the top class is too difficult, you can also race in Formula 2. This is based on your 2021 season license and is a good starting point to test your skills.

This is because the F2 cars offer more traction and do not quite reach the top speed of the premier class. Overall, they are noticeably easier to drive. In addition, the races are shorter and the rules simpler.

In career mode, you have the option to complete a Formula 2 season before starting your F1 career. Make sure you do this to get used to the pace and feel of the game.

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Try this game mode to sharpen your skills

Time trial is the best way to get to know the tracks

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Just like in F1 21, if you want to improve on the track, time trial mode is the best way to do it. Here you are alone on the track and theoretically you can practice every corner in an infinite number of laps, test braking points and improve.

However, the beauty of this mode is that it also offers you a challenge. Another player’s ghost vehicle that is slightly faster than you appears on the track. Follow the guide and look for braking points or the line you have driven. You will quickly notice how you yourself are getting better compared to your closest competitors.

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Use these free workouts to get better

In the free training you will get to know the courses in different modes

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Get ready to take a seat during the free practice sessions in each Grand Prix weekend in F1 22’s Career or MyTeam mode. They are a good habit and have been completely redesigned in the new game series.

They also bring more variety to the game as they offer you different challenges that are not just about being as fast as possible. For example, in the track acclimatization area, you drive through gates that represent the ideal line within the curves. Perfect to get to know the new tracks like the all new ones Miami International Autodrome.

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This one is pretty important: how to get faster

Lovely weather on the Red Bull Ring

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With the newly designed Formula 1 cars, the driving behavior in F1 22 has also changed significantly. Therefore, there are some points to consider when compared to last year’s game. Here are some quick F1 22 tips to help you get faster…

• Accelerate carefully: Don’t tie! The cars are sensitive this year, so accelerate instead of accelerating.

• Driving aids off: ABS and traction control make driving easier, but they always slow you down. Take them out as soon as possible!

• Turn off the racing line: The visual ideal line as an aid to cornering is quite nice, but not really useful, because it rarely corresponds to reality. Shut it down!

• F1 22 Installation Tips: Also this year there are five presets of car setups to give you a good guide. Be sure to try them out and gradually adjust the individual components to your liking.

• Send vs controller: Is it true that you always have an advantage with a handlebar? Yes, but with certain courses the differences are minimal. In principle, you can also keep up very well with a controller.