F1 Manager 2022, Frontier Developments’ officially licensed management simulation focused on Formula 1, will launch on August 30 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. By pre-ordering the game now, people will receive 10% off the suggested retail price and will be able to get on the pit wall a whole five days early, on August 25 in conjunction with the FORMULA 1 ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 weekend.
F1 Manager 2022 gives fans a unique glimpse into F1 and the thrill of managing a team, capturing the world of F1 in unprecedented detail. A player must balance his or her books and satisfy both the team’s board of directors and the all-important sponsors to ensure success both on and off the track.
A constructor’s headquarters is the heart of its operation, and this is certainly true of F1 Manager 2022. In their state-of-the-art HQ, aspiring Team Principals will take charge of every aspect of their team. To stay ahead of competitors, players will need to invest in the best staff, such as Race Engineers and the Head of Aerodynamics, as well as develop and assess new car components to ensure their success now, and for years to come.
With a full roster of world-class drivers from across F1, F2 and F3 to choose from, between seasons players will have the option to enlist new drivers and assemble their dream team from an authentic pool of current and future stars. Realistically replicated, each driver from the 2022 F1 line-up has been digitally captured to accurately reflect them and their driving style when out on the track. The skill, temperament and athleticism of a driver is essential to any race team. These attributes are reflected by key performance ratings, providing players with vital information on how to effectively manage their drivers during a race. Just like the real world of racing, over time drivers will retire from the sport, so it’s crucial players think ahead to ensure they’ve got a steady stream of upcoming talent in development if they want to secure their long-term motorsport legacy.
Prior to each race weekend, Team Principals will select their allocation of tyres and spare parts, as well as optional objectives from sponsors to bolster their financial position. In practice sessions, drivers will build up their track and car familiarity, reporting feedback to guide car setup ahead of the all-important qualifying session, where it will be in the hands of the player to decide when to send out their cars and maximize their grid position.
Races are shown in impressive broadcast-style visuals, with a variety of on-board and trackside camera angles bringing the action to life across all twenty two 2022 Grand Prix circuits. Keen eared fans might also notice the familiar tones of David Croft, Lead F1 Commentator at Sky Sports, and fellow commentator and former Formula 1 driver, Karun Chandhok, both of whom lend their iconic voices to the game. From lights out to the chequered flag, players can choose to control every decision on-track, from pit strategy to in-race driver commands. Issuing authentic team-radio commands to their drivers and using real-time data to react to dynamic race events such as changing weather, safety cars and red flags, making those crucial calls that can take them to the top step or leave them at the back of the pack.
