F1 2021
EA Sports and Codemasters have released the launch trailer for F1 2021, the first F1 game born after the merger of the two companies, which participated in the evolution of the series, each with its own specific strengths.Have you read our F1 2021 review?
F1 2021 is available on Xbox Series X | S, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam. The game features the teams, drivers and circuits of the FIA Formula One World Championship 2021 and introduces an all-new story mode, an expanded Career mode with the option for two players and three new circuits, Portimão, Imola and Jeddah, available for free to all players as post-launch content.
In anticipation of the PIRELLI BRITISH Formula 1 British Grand Prix, to be held this weekend, July 18, Codemasters has released new gameplay footage captured on Xbox Series X to keep spectators updated on the elite Silverstone Circuit.
"The enthusiasm for Formula 1 racing is truly palpable this season, and the launch of F1 2021 on existing and next-generation consoles gives us the 'opportunity to bring players from around the world to live out their F1 dreams, ”said Lee Mather, Codemasters Franchise Game Director. "We are thrilled for players to experience this world for themselves as they climb the leaderboards and race against their friends or foes for a chance to outmaneuver them all.
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2021 Formula One British Grand Prix preview: Sprint race introduced for qualifying
Round 10 of the 2021 Formula One World Championship is the British Grand Prix, which once again is being held at the famous Silverstone Circuit.
Silverstone is a circuit enshrined in the history of F1 as the location of the sport's first race, back on May 13, 1950. And it’s here that this weekend a new sprint race format for qualifying will be trialed for the first time, in an attempt to boost viewer numbers outside of race day.
Under the new format, there will be a traditional time-based qualifying session held after a single practice session on Friday to determine the starting grid for a 62-mile sprint race to be held on Saturday. The results of the sprint race will then determine the starting grid for Sunday's full-length race. There will also be championship points up for grabs in the sprint race: three for first place, two for second and one for third.
There is another new element being introduced this weekend. Pirelli is bringing a new tire tested in free practice at the last round in Austria. The compounds are the same as before but the structure of the rear tires is more rigid. Pirelli has nominated its C1, C2 and C3 compounds.
Silverstone Circuit, home of the Formula One British Grand Prix
Silverstone is a circuit teams and drivers know well, even though it's seen a number of revisions over the years. The most recent was in 2010 when the old perimeter layout was altered to create a new infield section. The current 3.66-mile layout consists of sweeping, high-speed corners and fast straights, making it one of the quickest laps on the calendar and a popular place for drivers.
The power units run at full throttle for 70% of the lap and there are two DRS zones: one on the straight between turns 5 and 6 and the other on the Hangar Straght, which comes immediately after the famous changes of direction made up of the Maggots, Becketts and Chapel corners. Looking at the weather forecast, we should be in for fine conditions throughout the weekend.
Going into Saturday's new sprint race and Sunday's traditional race, Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen leads the 2021 Drivers' Championship with 182 points. Mercedes-Benz AMG's Lewis Hamilton is second with 150 points and Red Bull's Sergio Perez is third with 104 points. In the Constructors' Championship, Red Bull leads with 286 points versus the 242 of Mercedes and 141 of McLaren. Last year's winner at the British Grand Prix was Verstappen driving for Red Bull.
In other F1 news, the sport's organizers on Thursday rolled out a concept of the redesigned 2022 car. The new design's aerodynamic prototypes are expected to lead to closer racing.