The latest update to the Codemasters Formula One title has been released, with the F1 2019 Patch V1.20 live on all platforms. So you can find it for the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. It's not a massive change to the game, mainly sorting out some remaining stability fixes and bugs in specific situations. But you will find the safety car appearing more often during races, to … [Read more...]
Tianyu Wins The First F1 Esports China Championship
There were plenty of people competing, and then watching, as Tang Tianyu wins the first F1 Esports China Championship. The inaugral competition took place over two days at the Shangai Stadium, with 100 racers attending to try for victory. Just 40 drivers made it through to the knockout round on the second day of racing in F1 2019. And from that pool of esports talent, 20 … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Patch 1.15 Tackles Driver Swaps and Halloween
The latest update is available now for PC, PS4 and Xbox One as F1 2019 Patch 1.15 tackles driver swaps and Halloween. The changes include Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly moving between Red Bull and Toro Rosso mid-season, but also affects how racers transfer between teams in the career mode. You can also get into the Halloween spirit with specific items included in 26 brand new … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Patch 1.09 Released
Codemasters are keeping busy on their latest Formula One title, with F1 2019 Patch 1.09 released just 8 days after the previous visual update. It's already live for the PS4, with the PC and Xbox One updates due to appear shortly. There's plenty of good stuff included, but probably the most notable are a fix for an exploit in the France Time Trial, which also means the … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Visual Update (Patch 1.08) Out Now
Want to be racing with the latest liveries and sponsor details? Then you'll need to download the latest F1 2019 visual update. Patch 1.08 also has some changes to specific cars as they have developed during the current season. First up is the Ferrari. In addition to the updated livery, including the 90 Years logos, there are also changes for the engine covers and front wing … [Read more...]
F1 2019 Global TV Ad Released
It's not long now until you can get behind the wheel. But if you need to build some more excitement, the F1 2019 Global TV Ad has been shared by Codemasters. It's only 20 seconds long, but it crams a fair bit in - you might want to pick half speed viewing. It obviously highlights the new inclusion of F2 as a feeder series. Not only do you get a different format including … [Read more...]
Official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers
There's nothing inherently wrong with using a controller for racing games, especially with console versions. But for greater immersion, you can't beat a wheel and pedal set-up. So this official F1 2019 Compatible Wheels and Controllers list is pretty handy. It isn't cheap to pick up a decent wheel and pedal box for sim racing. So you should aways try and make sure your new … [Read more...]
PS4 PlayStation Store Offers 11th April 2018
We've highlighted a number of PC racing games on our Facebook page recently. Now it's time for the consoles to have their day! First up, there's a gathering of PlayStation 4 games and their current promotions that we've picked from some of Sony's European PlayStation Store sites. If we haven't included your country's listings, visit your local PS store and let us know on … [Read more...]
F1 2015 Wheel Compatibility List
Much earlier than before thanks to long-held plans to release F1 2015 during the real-world Formula One season, Codemasters has published a wheel and controller compatibility list. Until recently, screenshots and a trailer or two have been the limit of '2015' material available – so with a mere ten days remaining until F1's arrival next month, we're glad to have finally seen … [Read more...]
F1 2013: Jerez Williams FW12 Video
Though nothing has been said of F1 2015, Codemasters' upcoming F1 2014 won't include any 'Classic' content. Being in a bit of a Grand Prix swing at the moment, we're feeling that it's a good time to add some older cars to our F1 coverage. As F1 2013 prepares to depart the top step, OnlineRaceDriver adds another F1 reference point with one of 2013's memorable cars. The … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Steam Pre-Order Open Now
Behind all of the F1 2014 and F1 2015 fanfare in recent weeks, one format remained oddly in the shadows for download pricing: the PC. As noted in our earlier Red Bull Hot Lap feature that included news of F1 2014 and Codemasters' general plans for next year, information on pricing was non-existent on F1 2014's Steam page. Thankfully, it has been updated. Released on the … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Sochi Hot Lap Video
The F1 2014 release countdown continues and Codemasters has released a fourth 'Hot Lap' video this afternoon. Introducing Sochi The venue for the Russian Grand Prix, Sochi Autodrom, makes a founding appearance here ahead of its October début. Within the 'modern' post-war era of grand prix racing and Formula One, it will be the first time that a race has been held in … [Read more...]
F1 2014: F1 2013 Head-to-Head Spa Video
Thanks to Codemasters' recent F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap video, we've been able to make our first side-by-side footage with the new game. The opportunity arose to make a brief return to F1 2013, so we've added a new comparison piece to the OnlineRaceDriver YouTube channel. Using the #14 Force India-Mercedes VJM06 of Paul di Resta at Spa-Francorchamps, … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Spa Hot Lap Video
Here's Part Two of Codemasters' F1 2014 Hot Lap previews: Like the previous video, active replay-style cameras are used throughout. There is no full-lap in-car footage available at this time, unfortunately. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8phnmJ6tUwc Driving... The car is Nico Hülkenberg's #27 Force India VJM07. Conditions at Spa-Francorchamps are... wet! F1 2014 can now … [Read more...]
F1 2014: Red Bull Ring Hot Lap
F1 2014's October 17th release date is exactly 8 weeks forth from today. With that in mind, Codemasters has moved from words to video lately as it tries to build on player anticipation through a demonstration of the sights and sounds of this unusual Formula One season. F1 2014 - Now with Wings Heading into the twelfth round of this year's Formula One championship at … [Read more...]