F1 2019
CANADA SHOWCASES F1® 2020 SPLIT-SCREEN AHEAD OF THE FINAL VIRTUAL GRAND PRIX
The Canadian Grand Prix has been a staple since the late ‘60s, and the race in Montreal has been a regular occurrence in the F1® calendar since the late ‘70s. With well-known features such as that last chicane by the Wall of Champions, and of course, groundhogs (which commentator Anthony Davidson will, unfortunately, know all about), the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is a firm fan favourite.
For more social play with your mates (or, as we prefer: rivals) two-player split-screen makes a welcome return to F1® 2020. We’ve captured this in-game, and the race doesn’t just show off split-screen, but also shows several corner adjustments and aesthetic changes made to the Montreal track.
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This Sunday, June 14, F1® drivers Alex Albon, Nicholas Latifi, George Russell, Valtteri Bottas and Pierre Gasly all return for the final Virtual Grand Prix on F1® 2019. The live broadcast gets underway at 5pm BST, with the F1® Esports Pro Exhibition race, before the Virtual Grand Prix starts at 6pm BST.
Watch on the official Formula 1 YouTube, Twitch, the Formula1game Facebook page and Weibo, alongside several international broadcast partners.
See you there!
Join us for this weekend's Virtual Grand Prix on Baku City Circuit
Ahead of this weekend's racing, we've released a hot lap in F1® 2020, which you can check out here.
Baku City Circuit first landed on the F1® calendar in 2016, and since then, it's become synonymous with tight races and lots of racing action. Starting with a tight left turn, THAT corner at the castle, and one of the longest straights on the F1® calendar (but now not the longest - hi, Hanoi Street Circuit), Baku City Circuit is definitely a memorable circuit.
This is ahead of this weekend’s Virtual Grand Prix, where F1® drivers Sergio Perez and Pierre Gasly will make their Virtual Grand Prix debuts on F1® 2019. Virtual Grand Prix veterans Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Nicholas Latifi, Antonio Giovinazzi, and – fresh from his back-to-back victories at Monaco and Spain – George Russell, make their return this Sunday.
That’s not all! Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte will be taking to Baku’s twisting streets, as will AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, rally biker Matthias Walkner, and Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois - his fourth Virtual Grand Prix appearance.
You’ll not want to miss it. The racing action gets underway on Sunday 7th June from 5pm BST, with the F1® Esports Pro Exhibition race, before the Virtual Grand Prix starts at 6pm BST.
Watch on the official Formula 1 YouTube, Twitch, the Formula1game Facebook page and Weibo, alongside several international broadcast partners.
See you there!
Celebrate the most successful F1® driver of all time with F1® 2020
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These fantastic cars are:
* 1991: Jordan 191 – This is the car that launched Michael's career. Emerald green, and very distinctive. Wildly considered one of the most beautiful F1® cars ever. (Seriously, find us a better looking F1® car. We’ll wait).
* 1994: Benetton B194 – This is the car in which Michael’s won his first World Championship, winning an impressive six of the first seven races of the season.
* 1995: Benetton B195 – This was such an incredible car, bringing Michael his second championship, and giving Benetton its first, and only, constructors’ title
* 2000: Ferrari F1-2000 – The car that brought the dream to life. The one in which Michael scored his first driver’s title with Ferrari, with a phenomenal 10 pole positions and 10 race victories.
It’s not just these amazing cars that are included in the Deluxe Schumacher Edition, you’ll also get three days early access, and exclusive themed car liveries and driver customisation items, including a unique podium celebration.
We're not finished just yet though – if you get the F1® 2020 Seventy or Deluxe Schumacher Edition, you’ll have access to the Ferrari F2004: the one that brought Michael his record-breaking seventh World Championship. We’ve updated it, adding a #1 to the nosecone and embossing his name on the headrest.
"As part of the 70th anniversary of F1®, it's fitting to celebrate the most successful World Champion of all time," said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director here at Codies. "We are equally excited to finally bring the Jordan 191 and Benetton B194 to the F1® series as both have been long-requested by our community, alongside two more of his iconic cars."
F1® 2020 releases to the world on Friday 10th July 2020 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia, though if you buy the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, you'll receive three days early access, and exclusive content.
Want to know even more about F1® 2020? You can check out the recent previews over at formula1game.com!
See you out on track!
Revealing Hanoi Circuit in F1® 2020
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Designed by the legendary circuit architects Tilke, the 5.613 km long Hanoi Circuit takes inspiration from iconic tracks such as Suzuka, Monaco and Nürburgring. Not only that, but it’s designed to encourage plenty of overtaking and racing action, and we can’t wait to get on it virtually.
“We’re always excited to create new experiences for our players. Hanoi Circuit delivers both thrills and challenges, set against the backdrop of the stunning city skyline,” said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director here at Codies. “Hanoi Circuit is an adrenaline rush with high speeds, long straights and heavy braking zones, but it will punish anyone who doesn’t respect the walled sections.”
“Hanoi Circuit offers a unique city circuit layout with several overtaking possibilities and high-speed corner combinations,” said Dr, Carsten Tilke, Managing Director and Partner at Tilke GmbH & Co. KG. “Codemasters has done a great job recreating Hanoi Circuit, and the track will provide a new challenge for all players.”
F1® 2020 releases to the world on Friday 10th July 2020 PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia, though if you buy the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, you'll receive three days early access, and exclusive content.
Want to know even more about F1® 2020? You can check out the recent previews here , and pre-order here. We also know that you aren't able to pre-order F1® 2020 digitally on PlayStation®4 right now, and if you take a moment and register your details over here, we will let you know the moment they do go live, though physical pre-orders are live now via your local retailer too.
Make sure you catch all the latest news right here on the formula1game.com website, as well as Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Watch this hot lap of Monaco in F1® 2020 ahead of Sunday's Virtual Grand Prix
Monaco Hot Lap in F1® 2020
We’ve completed a visual uplift and ahead of this weekend’s Virtual Grand Prix, we’re jumping on-board Pierre Gasly’s AlphaTauri for a tour around some of F1®’s best-known landmarks, from Casino Square, to the slowest corner of the calendar at the Grand Hotel hairpin, the iconic tunnel, and Rascasse.
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If you've found getting around Monaco difficult in previous F1® games, you'll be wanting to try the new accessible handling in F1® 2020. You'll be able to adjust the experience to suit you, and get up to speed with all those famous Monégasque landmarks.
Virtual Grand Prix
That's not to mention that this Sunday (24th May) will see the return of the Virtual Grand Prix, this time at the Circuit de Monaco in F1® 2019. Confirmed to be driving are Esteban Ocon and Valtteri Bottas, as well as Alex Albon, Antonio Giovinazzi, George Russell, Nicholas Latifi, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.
The elite line up will also be joined by Arsenal’s Premier League star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who will race alongside Lando Norris for McLaren. Belgian international goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois also returns for Alfa Romeo following his 11th place finish in the Virtual Spanish GP. Elsewhere on the grid, Alex Albon - who was victorious at the Interlagos Circuit - will be partnered by big-wave surfer Kai Lenny for Red Bull Racing and Latin American singer Luis Fonsi will also make his Virtual Grand Prix debut for Racing Point.
The racing action will be getting started at 5pm BST, with the F1® Esports Pro Exhibition race, before the Virtual Grand Prix gets underway at 6pm BS, and you'll be able to watch on official Formula 1® YouTube, Twitch, the Formula1game Facebook page, alongside international broadcast partners.
F1® 2020 releases to the world on Friday 10th July 2020 PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia, though if you buy the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, you'll receive three days early access, and exclusive content.
Your Place on the F1® Grid Awaits With The First F1® 2020 Gameplay Trailer
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Today isn’t just about the F1® cars - the eagle-eyed of you will have spotted that today’s trailer also features Formula 2™ cars as well, which we are very happy to confirm are now fully integrated into Career mode. You’ll be able to choose from playing a full, or half season, or if that’s not for you, a three-race F2™ experience.
You’ll be able to get your hands on the 2019 F2™ season at launch, and we’ll adding the 2020 season as a free update later in the year.
That’s not all we’re confirming today. Alongside the stunning cars designed for the 2020 season, F1® 2020 gives players a chance to race some of the most desirable classic cars from the glorious history of F1®. The 16 classic cars are:
* 2010 Red Bull RB6
* 2010 Ferrari F10
* 2010 McLaren MP4-25
* 2009 Brawn BGP 001
* 2008 McLaren MP4 –23
* 2007 Ferrari F2007
* 2006 Renault R26
* 2004 Ferrari F2004
* 2003 Williams FW25
* 1998 McLaren MP4-13
* 1996 Williams FW18
* 1992 Williams FW14
* 1991 McLaren MP4/6
* 1990 Ferrari 641
* 1990 McLaren MP4/5B
* 1988 McLaren MP4/4
INCLUDED IN THE F1® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition
* 1991: Jordan 191
* 1994: Benetton B194
* 1995: Benetton B195
* 2000: Ferrari F1-2000
Video: First look at F1® 2020 and Circuit Zandvoort
Circuit Zandvoort is a unique circuit, with those steep banks, and, of course, that final corner. It’s a track steeped (if you’ll pardon our pun) in history, becoming an official part of the F1® calendar in 1952, and holding grands prix until 1985. 2020 is the year it makes its hugely anticipated return, and we can’t wait to race on it virtually before the real-life cars do.
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“The team has done an incredible job in recreating every aspect of the circuit. The banked final corner heading into the long straight is something players are going to enjoy,” said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director here at Codies.
“Circuit Zandvoort is highly technical with height variation, blind crests and unsighted braking points and corner apexes. It’s an onslaught on the senses and doesn’t give players a moment to rest.”
That’s not the only treat we have for you though - we’re not just here to give you the first look at F1® 2020. It’s time to lift the lid on our cover art!
For those of you that'll be buying a physical edition of the game, depending on your region you'll have different cover stars feature on your box. However, if you snap up the F1® 2020 Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, you'll have a seven-time champion to greet you on the cover.
To find out what other drivers feature on the cover, take a look at our blog post over on the official Formula 1® Game site.
Are you as excited as we are? You can add F1® 2020 to your Wishlist and Pre-Purchase right here. Don't forget to follow us to keep up-to-date on all the latest news on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
F1® 2020 Announced
In the season where Lewis Hamilton can equal the World Championship record of seven wins, we're also celebrating the career of the current holder with a Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition which comes with exclusive content and three days early access.
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My Team - Be the 11th Team on the Grid
My Team is a major new mode for F1® 2020, and a first for the F1® franchise. Alongside the well-established career mode of the F1® games, you’ll be able to experience F1® 2020 as a driver-manager, and it’s going to offer you a unique insight into the world of F1®!
That’s not all though. Whether you’re playing ‘My Team’, or our traditional Career mode, we’re giving you more flexibility with your season lengths, and you’ll be able to choose between the original and full 22 race season (including Hanoi Circuit and Circuit Zandvoort), or shorter 10 or 16 options.
Two-player Split-Screen
For social play with friends, two-player split-screen makes its welcome return, so you'll be able to show off those skills against your sibling or fight for first place with your friends.
Customisable Settings
We're also adding a host of different options designed to help those of you new to F1® games and adjust the challenge to match your expertise. These modes are in addition to the core F1® and F2™ racing experiences which remain as challenging as ever for those who love the intensity of simulation racing.
The Michael Schumacher Deluxe
With the Deluxe Schumacher Edition of F1® 2020, you'll get to drive as the legendary German driver Michael Schumacher himself in four of his most iconic cars (which you can check out below!) You'll also receive exclusive content including themed car liveries and driver customisation items, including a unique podium celebration AND 3 days early access.
The four cars included in the F1® 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition are:
- 1991: Jordan 191
- 1994: Benetton B194
- 1995: Benetton B195
- 2000: Ferrari F1-2000
Not only that, to celebrate the Seventieth Anniversary of Formula 1® itself, if you pre-order or purchase the Schumacher Deluxe Edition or the ‘F1® 2020: F1® Seventy Edition’ will receive an exclusive set of in-game items. A Limited Edition F1® 2020 Steelbook will also be available in local markets via selected retailers.
With this exciting news, we grabbed F1® Franchise Director Paul Jeal for a chat: “F1® 2020 promises to be our biggest and most innovative title to date.
“Our core players will welcome even greater gameplay depth with the introduction of our brand-new My Team feature, alongside three customisable season lengths which allows them to pick their favourite tracks. In the year where Lewis Hamilton is going for his seventh World Championship, we celebrate the greatest F1® driver of all time with our Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition, which we know will prove popular with our community.”
“As huge fans of F1®, we continue to innovate and develop game modes that bring players even closer to the real-world sport,” said Lee Mather, F1® 2020 Game Director. “We’ve also added new modes to enable more casual players to get up to speed more easily, and we’ve brought back split-screen for social play with friends. The additions reduce both the difficulty and time barrier to entry while retaining the car handling that our simulation players love.”
Are you as excited as we are? You can add F1® 2020 to your Wishlist and Pre-Purchase right here, and you can catch all the latest news right here on the formula1game.com website, as well as on our Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
Patch 1.22 - Out Now
F1® 2019 PATCH NOTES - v1.22
Patch 1.22 is now out on PC, and you can find the notes for this patch right here:General
Leagues
We are continuing to track down and fix more bugs and we’ll have more information about any further patches soon - if you notice anything about these notes that aren't right, or you think don't work as they should, please let us know in our discussion thread right here on Steam.
Thanks!
Patch 1.21 - OUT NOW
F1® 2019 PATCH NOTES - v1.21
Patch 1.21 is now out on PC, and you can find the notes for this patch right here!General