F1 Esports Series is about to start its second season

April 4th, 2018 by codemasters

• F1 teams to offer positions in their official line-up to online racers
• Three live events to determine the Teams’ and Drivers’ Champions

Formula 1®, the pinnacle of motorsport, today announced that the second season of the Formula 1 Esports Series will start on April 13. The teams who compete in this season’s FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ will set up their own esports outfits to compete in the F1® Esports Series 2018.

This season will be split in two parts. In the first, online racers will be offered the incredible opportunity to earn a place on the official esports driver line-up for one the official F1 teams. Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, Red Bull Racing, Force India F1 Team, Williams, Renault Sport F1 Team, Haas F1 Team, McLaren, Toro Rosso and Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team will all be offering positions in their esports driver line ups as part of the series.

The F1 Esports Series will see the world’s top online racers battle it out on F1 2017, the official game of the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, in an effort to win a place in the first ever Pro Draft in July. The Pro Draft is where the official Formula 1 teams involved in the F1 Esports Series will select their drivers for the second part of the season. Every team must select at least one of its drivers from the Pro Draft.

F1 2017 players on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and PC will be able to enter the first of the four qualifying events from 13 April. The first event sees them take control of Valtteri Bottas’ Mercedes in Shanghai hunting down a podium finish from sixth place with five laps remaining on a wet, but drying, track. The fastest ten players to complete the challenge on each platform will then race off in a live-streamed event final with the top three on each platform qualifying for the Pro Draft.

At the end of the four qualifying events and Wildcard stage, the Pro Draft will be held where the top 40 drivers in the world will be eligible for selection by the Formula 1 teams for their respective esports teams (Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport, Red Bull Racing, Hype Energy eForce India, Williams F1 Esports Team, Renault Sport Team Vitality, Haas F1 Esports Team, McLaren, Toro Rosso and Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team.)

The official esports drivers will then represent their teams in the second half of the season as they race in the three live events that will determine the 2018 F1 Esports Series Teams’ and Drivers’ World Champions with a prize fund of at least $200,000. Following the success of the inaugural competition last year, which saw Great Britain’s Brendon Leigh crowned as the first ever champion in Abu Dhabi, Formula 1 has renewed its partnership with Codemasters and Gfinity for the 2018 F1 Esports Series. Also, DHL have joined the Series as an official sponsor as part of the extension of their partnership with Formula 1.

Julian Tan, Head of Digital Growth & F1 Esports at Formula 1 said:

“It has always been our goal to get the teams involved as soon as possible and we are delighted that they have recognised the potential of the F1 Esports Series at such an early stage. Last year’s series was a great success and demonstrated that there is a clear audience and interest in this innovative, exciting form of racing. We will continue to invest in the Esports Series as we feel it is a great way for us to interact and engage with a new audience.”

Frank Sagnier, CEO at Codemasters said:

“Codemasters is extremely proud to be involved in the F1 Esports Series. The quality of the racing we saw during last year’s series was spectacular and the integration of the teams for the coming season is going to take the competition and its promotion to the next level. We strongly believe that Esports is a platform that allows us to engage with a wide, diverse audience in addition to our traditional gaming community.”

Neville Upton, CEO at Gfinity said:

“We are excited to be retained by Formula 1 as the events partner. F1 and Codemasters maximised the true potential last year by fully integrating the F1 Esports Series into the final Grand Prix weekend in Abu Dhabi through both their linear TV partners and streaming platforms and we look forward to building on that success in season two with more events and broadcast opportunities.”

For more information on the F1 Esports Series visit www.f1esports.com.

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About Codemasters

Codemasters, the award winning videogame developer and publisher, has a 30 year heritage. With titles distributed globally, Codemasters is a leading developer and publisher of driving and racing entertainment games including DiRT, GRID and the official BAFTA award-winning FORMULA 1™ series of videogames. The company is fully controlled by Reliance Big Entertainment Ltd. (RBEL). For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com.

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About Gfinity

Founded in 2012, Gfinity has established itself as one of the world’s leading esports companies. The London-based business enjoys strong relationships with game publishers, players and the wider esports community and has built a solid reputation for delivering high quality competitions, both on-line at www.gfinityesports.com and off-line, in addition to producing industry leading esports broadcasts. The Gfinity Esports Arena at Fulham Broadway, London is the home of UK esports showcasing regular tournaments across the full range of competitive games. Beyond its own tournaments Gfinity provides a full turnkey solution for brands wanting to create their own esports tournaments and has staged premium esports events around the globe for leading publishers and brands including Formula 1, Microsoft, Activision, EA, Xbox, Gillette and HP.

About eSports

Esports (electronic sports) is watching or playing competitive video gaming. Leading titlesinclude League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Defence of the Ancients 2 (DotA 2), Call of Duty and Rocket League. The industry is growing rapidly, with new communities developing around more and more titles. The global esports market generated US$493 million of revenue in 2016 and is expected to make $1.5 billion by 2020. The global esports audience in 2017 was 191 million people, 80% under the age of 35 and 70% male (source: Newzoo). Online streaming channels Twitch and YouTube command the biggest audiences, although esports events are also now being broadcast on conventional TV. The 2015 League of Legends Championships finals in Berlin were watched by 36 million people, with a peak concurrent viewership of 14 million viewers, while at DotA 2’s flagship annual championship ‘The International 2016’ competitors from around the world competed for a prize pot of over $20 million.

THE STAMPEDE IS COMING! Our new ONRUSH trailer showcases all-action, over the top racing

February 20th, 2018 by codemasters

We have today released a new gameplay trailer for ONRUSH, the action packed, arcade racer that will smash its way onto the PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One on 5th June 2018. The new trailer, available to view below or at www.codemasters.com/onrush, showcases the game’s bold and vibrant approach to racing with thrilling boosts, insane jumps and incredible takedowns.

Designed to keep players always in the action, ONRUSH is a celebration of sensational speed, outright fun and over the top spectacle. Players battle it out on track to power up their RUSH meter which enables them to unleash the ultimate manifestation of boost and power as they wreak havoc on their opponents by performing death defying takedowns and stunts.

There are eight vehicle classes in ONRUSH, each of which has its own unique style, feel and advantages. This includes the vehicle’s RUSH state with each class having different effects and abilities that can help their side claim the victory.

Available to pre-order now, players can also get their hands on the ONRUSH DELUXE EDITION which includes an eight additional vehicle designs with iconic gold and black liveries, extra Crashtag artwork and Track Tombstones all exclusive to the DELUXE EDITION. Players who pre-order the game on PlayStation 4 will get early access to the ONRUSH beta before it opens up to everyone on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in May.

Developed by the new Codemasters development team in Cheshire, UK (formerly Evolution Studios), ONRUSH is not about racing to the finish line. Racing with style and flair is what counts as you perform incredible takedowns and put everything on the line in order to power up your all important RUSH bar.

ONRUSH will launch on PS4 and Xbox One on 5th June 2018. For more information about the game, visit www.onrushgame.com. Fans can keep up to date with all the latest news by joining our communities on Facebook, Twitter and Reddit.

Win a Rallycross test drive in the inaugural DiRT World Championships

February 12th, 2018 by codemasters

Codemasters, in partnership with Motorsport Network, today announced that the inaugural DiRT World Championships will begin next week, giving you the opportunity to win a test drive in a stunning RX2 rallycross car* in front of a huge crowd at Silverstone. The DiRT World Championships will climax with a showpiece final at Speedmachine, the British round of the FIA World Rallycross Championship, in May, and will be streamed live on Motorsport.tv.

Using the Community Events system in DiRT 4, players will compete online in a mixture of rally and rallycross races to earn a place in the live streamed quarter-finals and semi-final to gain a place at Speedmachine. Details of the rounds, rules and how to take part can be found here:

Driver’s Handbook // DiRT World Championships rules

Operated in conjunction with Gfinity, a global leader in esports events and competitions, there are six weekly qualifying rounds in total with the first beginning on Monday, 12th February. Round One challenges you to set the best time in a two-stage rally in Australia using a Group A car. The top two times on each platform (PlayStation 4, Xbox and PC) will qualify for the quarter finals. Motorsport Network is committed to utilizing its global reach of motorsport fans to live-stream and promote the event, amplified by 200+ of the world’s most influential journalists with coverage across 21 editions in 17 languages.

“We are delighted to announce the DiRT World Championships,” said Codemasters’ eSports Manager, Andy Gray. “DiRT has a vibrant, dedicated and highly engaged community so we believe that this is the perfect time to introduce an eSport element. Having the final at Speedmachine, in front of a live audience of motorsport fans, adds an incredible incentive. The fact that the winner will then be handed a chance to drive an RX2 car in front of a huge crowd on race day takes it to the next level.”

Speaking about the partnerships involved in the DiRT World Championships, Andy continued: “We have enjoyed great success working with Gfinity on the F1 Esports Series so we look forward to continuing that relationship. We continue to work closely with our long-term partner, FIA World Rallycross Championship, and have also initiated an exciting new media partnership with Motorsport Network who will leverage its incredible reach to bring the tournament to a wider audience across Motorsport.com, Autosport.com, and Motorsport.tv.”

Motorsport Network, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a multinational digital media company and the largest global motorsports media platform in the world, serving as the parent company of several digital companies including Motorsport.com, Autosport.com, Motorsport.tv and more. The network’s various sites provide more than 214 million page views each month to readers around the world – many of those readers not only follow the sport, but also regularly compete themselves and are active in the esport community.

“We at Motorsport Network are thrilled to come on-board as a partner of the DiRT World Championships” says Colin Smith, CEO Motorsport Network, “Partnering with Codemasters, leaders in the gaming industry, is a valuable opportunity that will no doubt spark enthusiasm and engagement from our audience.”

The DiRT World Championships qualifying rounds run from 12th February until 26th March before the quarter-finals are streamed on 8th April and the semi-finals on 22nd April. The showpiece final will take place live at Speedmachine and streamed online on Saturday 26th May. Players will require a RaceNet account (racenet.codemasters.com) to take part.

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Announcing ‘ONRUSH’ – the new, all-action racing game from Codemasters

October 27th, 2017 by codemasters

SURPRISE! Today we had the absolute pleasure of announcing our new arcade racing game, ONRUSH, live on stage with PlayStation at Paris Games Week. ONRUSH will bring all-action, gravity defying racing back to the console gaming scene at breakneck speed when it launches on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in summer 2018.

Developed by the new Codemasters development team in Cheshire, UK (formerly Evolution Studios), ONRUSH is a celebration of sensational speed, outright fun and over-the-top spectacle. Want to see what we mean? Just take a look at the announcement trailer, which premiered today at Paris Games Week:

ONRUSH isn’t about racing to the finish line. Here, racing with style and flair is what counts as you perform incredible takedowns and put everything on the line in order to power up your all important RUSH bar. RUSH is the ultimate power up, producing an exhilarating and devastating force which, when used at the right time, can wreak havoc on your competition.

ONRUSH Game Director, Paul Rustchynsky commented: “We are extremely excited to finally be able to talk about ONRUSH. The team grew up playing iconic, arcade racing games so it is great to have the opportunity to re-imagine those experiences on the today’s consoles and bring something fresh to the market. We believe that it is something that gamers are crying out for.

“The most important factor in the game is that it has to be fun. It is not about tyre choices, car setups or even racing lines; it’s about edge of your seat action and taking death defying risks in order to reap the biggest rewards,” continued Paul.

ONRUSH will launch on PS4 and Xbox One in the summer 2018. For more information visit www.onrushgame.com. Fans can keep up to date with all the latest news from the studio by joining our communities on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit.

F1™ 2017 – Season Update Available Now

October 17th, 2017 by codemasters

Today, we’re announcing that F1™ 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, now features updated car liveries as well as several new features and improvements.

Patch 1.9 for F1™ 2017 is available now for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC and includes the much requested updated car liveries. We’ve also released some brand new screenshots that show off the car liveries in all their glory. Check them out in stunning 4K below:

The update also brings the much heralded Photo Mode to consoles for the first time giving players the ability to create, save and share incredible action shots from within the game. A number of enhanced Esports-related features are also included, the most notable of which is a brand new spectator mode which adds “TV-style” broadcast element on the left hand side of the screen. You can now showcase the current running order as well as various other statistics, such as:

• Gap to the race leader
• Gap to the car ahead or behind
• Positions lost or gained
• Fastest lap times
• Current tyre compound
• In the pits
• Number of pit stops

As a spectator, you will now be able to control what information is shown. You can also see live timing for the car you are watching, fastest laps, as well as sector specific yellow flags. If you do not want to see any of this information as a spectator, though, you will be able to disable this as you please.

New Features Summary

• New Spectator UI has been added to game.
• LAN Mode has been added to PlayStation4 and PC versions.
• New Grid editor available in custom multiplayer modes.
• Photo Mode is now available on PlayStation4 and Xbox One.
• Sports Update – updated car and driver liveries.
• Sports Update – updated car performance levels.

Please visit the Codemasters F1 Blog for more information on all of the new features and fixes available in the latest update: http://blog.codemasters.com/f1/10/sports-update-patch/

Twenty F1 Esports drivers will compete for first ever Formula 1® Esports Series World Championship In Abu Dhabi

October 12th, 2017 by codemasters

Twenty F1 Esports drivers qualified yesterday night for the first-ever Formula 1® Esports Series Finals, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on 24^th and 25^th November, forming part of the the 2017 FORMULA 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 40 semi-finalists battled it out at London’s Gfinity Esports Arena in front of a capacity crowd, which were treated to a nailbiting  evening of intense racing, driving skill and tactical acumen.

The British comedian and presenter, Tom Deacon, compered the action-packed event when 40 skilled Esport drivers battled in eight seeded heat races featuring the Interlagos and Silverstone tracks. Fans from around the world participated in the highs and lows of the races, cheering their favourite drivers from afar: between them these fans clocked up 1.8m minutes watched on Facebook, plus 3.1m views on Instagram and Instagram Stories and 1.5m Instagram impressions, also 1.8m Twitter impressions, and the live Twitch stream was enjoyed by over 125,000 viewers. In the UK the event was aired live on both Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports F1, reaching an audience of 282k, the highest of any live Esports event broadcast on linear TV in the country.

Particular excitement came as one of the British drivers, Brendon Leigh, became the quickest after the qualifying races and he duly delivered on his promise by dominating both of his races. Another highlight of the night was the final heat, when Patrik Holzmann and Frederik Rasmussen had an epic battle, which involved a tactical pit stop from Rasmussen, during which he gained valuable seconds on his rival, and only in the very final lap was Holzmann able to pull away and secure his place in the final.

For those who missed out on the action, highlights can be found on the official F1 Esports Twitch channel.

The twenty finalists are:

To participate in the semi-finals was a huge achievement for the 40 gamers. A total of 63,827 players took part in the qualifying stages, completing 976,870 laps. Over 195,000 race times were posted on the official leaderboards (f1esports.com.). The 40 semi-finalists came from 16 different countries: UK was the most represented with eight players. The youngest Esport driver was 16 years, the oldest 33.

In Abu Dhabi, at the end of a three-race event, the first Formula 1 Esports Series Champion will be crowned on the same weekend as the final 2017 Formula 1 Grand Prix. The winner will be named the Formula 1 Esports Champion Expert for 2018 and will automatically qualify for the semifinals of next year’s F1 Esports Series. They will be offered the opportunity to live the full experience of a Formula 1 race by attending one of the 2018  Grand Prix, and become a character in the F1™ 2018 videogame.

The F1 Esports Series is a partnership between Formula 1, the world’s premier motor sport; Codemasters, the leading racing game developer and publisher; and Gfinity, the global leader in esports events and competitions.

The 2017 F1 Esport Series is the first year of an annual competition, highlighting the sport’s long-term investment in esports and gaming as well as its continued ambition to build a greater connection with wider audiences, especially younger fans.

The launch of the competition has coincided with the release of the official F1™ 2017 game allowing gamers to get closer to Formula 1 than ever before. Released worldwide on PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) on August 25th, F1 2017 is the most feature rich game in the franchise’s history and the new F1 Esport Series will be open to players on all three platforms.

It’s Time to Make History in F1™ 2017 – Out Now

August 25th, 2017 by codemasters

The day is finally here! F1 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, is available now on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam).

If you haven’t read the reviews for F1 2017, go and check them out here, but it’s safe to say that, featuring a host of new features and improvements, this is the most complete FORMULA ONE™ game ever created by Codemasters®.

To celebrate the release we’ve released the F1 2017 TV advert which can be viewed on our official YouTube channel here, or below:

With a greatly expanded Career featuring classic car invitational events, new Championships mode, four alternative circuit layouts and multiplayer improvements, we think we’re on to a championship winner with F1 2017.

MASSIVELY EXPANDED CAREER

You can make history as you hone your skills and develop your car over multiple seasons in your Career. Create your driver by selecting from a range of avatars, including female drivers for the first time, helmet design (including community created versions, which are all here for you to check out), race number and then the team you want to begin your career with. You can start in whichever team you like, and each will have their own expectations of you. If you missed our career trailer, you can find out more here, and watch the trailer below:

The Research & Development system is heavily expanded, with 115 upgrades now available, while you’ll also have to manage your engine and gearbox. Earn resource points by taking part in new Practice Programmes including ‘Fuel Management’ and ‘Race Pace’. If you’d like to learn more about F1 2017’s Research and Development system, head to our interview with Experienced Games Designer, Steven Embling here.

The classic cars also take centre stage in the enhanced career mode as you’ll be invited to race them in the new Invitational events.

NEW ‘CHAMPIONSHIPS’ MODE AND GAMEPLAY TYPES

Championship mode allows you to experience unique race events following different rules and structures from the official Championship in both modern and classic cars. For example, the Classic Street Series sees you race the iconic cars around the six streets circuits on the calendar.

NEW CLASSIC F1 CARS

Get behind the wheel of 12* iconic F1 cars from the history of the sport. The classic cars are also integrated into the career mode, and can be raced in both Single Class and Multi Class Races. We’ve been announcing these cars, and the full list is here:

• 1995 Ferrari 412 T2
• 2002 Ferrari F2002
• 2004 Ferrari F2004
• 2007 Ferrari F2007
• 1988 McLaren MP4/4*
• 1991 McLaren MP4/6
• 1998 McLaren MP4-13
• 2008 McLaren MP4 -23
• 1992 Williams FW14B
• 1996 Williams FW18
• 2006 Renault R26
• 2010 Red Bull Racing RB6

*Don’t forget that if you pre-order or purchase ‘Day One’ copies of F1 2017 you’ll have access to the iconic 1988 McLaren MP4/4, as part of the ‘F1 2017 Special Edition.’ Alternatively, the McLaren MP4/4 car will be available to be purchased at a later date. The eleven other classic cars are available in all editions of the game.

ALTERNATIVE TRACK LAYOUTS

As well as the 20 official 2017 circuits, there are four additional shortened track layouts in the game for the first time: Britain, Bahrain, USA and Japan. You’ll also be able to race the stunning Monaco circuit at night. (And it does look stunning!)

ENHANCED MULTIPLAYER

Race either the modern or classic cars online with a full grid of 20 players in both public and private sessions. Session lists are available on all platforms, and the game now offers two dedicated “spectator” spots as well as improved multiplayer matchmaking, new online stats and levelling system, and all multiplayer session types.

Like the idea of all of this? The good news is that F1 2017 is OUT NOW, and you can get it here:

• Formula1-game.com
• PlayStation EU
• PlayStation US
• Xbox One
• Steam

Formula 1® enters eSports with the launch of the Formula 1® Esports Series

August 24th, 2017 by codemasters

Formula 1, the pinnacle of motorsport, today announced their entry into the esports arena with the launch of the Formula 1® Esports Series. The competition, starting in September 2017, will see fans and gamers from all over the world battle it out to uncover the best virtual F1 driver and be crowned the Formula 1 eSports Series World Champion.

The Formula 1 eSports Series is a partnership between Formula 1, the world’s premier motor sport; Codemasters, the leading racing game developer and publisher; and Gfinity, the global leader in esports events and competitions.

The 2017 F1 Esport Series will be the first year of an annual competition, highlighting the sport’s long-term investment in esports and gaming as well as its continued ambition to build a greater connection with wider audiences, especially younger fans.

The launch of the competition coincides with the release of the official F1™ 2017 game allowing gamers to get closer to Formula 1 than ever before. Releasing worldwide on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) on August 25th, F1 2017 is the most feature rich game in the franchise’s history and the new F1 Esport Series will be open to players on all three platforms.

Competitors will race through three different stages. Qualification events will take place throughout September to determine the quickest 40 drivers: these will progress to the live semifinal events, to be hosted at the Gfinity Arena in London on October 10th and 11th. The top 20 will progress to the Finals, which will take place at the Yas Marina as part of the 2017 FORMULA 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 24th and 25th November. At the end of a three-race event, the first Formula 1 Esports World Champion will be crowned on the same weekend as the final 2017 Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Alongside the pride and prestige of being the first ever champion, the winner will also be the Formula 1 Esports Champion Expert for 2018 and will automatically qualify for the semifinals of next year’s Formula 1 Esports Series. The first winner will also be offered the opportunity to live the full experience of a Formula 1 race by attending one of the 2018 Grand Prix, as well as becoming a character in the F1™ 2018 game: a timeless reminder of his or her’s accomplishment.

Read more and register for the event at www.f1esports.com.

Please address any questions to the following:

Norman Howell, Director of Global Communications, Formula 1
E: nhowell@f1.com

Formula 1 Press Office
E: f1media@f1.com

Edelman Press Office
E: Formula1@edelman.com

Get ready to Make History in F1™ 2017

August 16th, 2017 by codemasters

With the impending release of F1 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, today we showcase a new trailer highlighting the thrilling racing that fans will soon be enjoying. The new trailer can be viewed right here:

Releasing worldwide on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) on August 25th, F1 2017 is the most feature rich game in the franchise’s history.

Lee Mather, Creative Director for F1 2017 commented: “We cannot wait for fans to play F1 2017. This is the biggest F1 game we have ever created. Not only do we have the addition of classic cars and a greatly expanded career mode but we have made a number of improvements to the online experience, including introducing spectator spots which should be great for league play.

“We also think that Championships is going to be a real hit with fans as it offers new ways to play the game with different rule sets and structures compared to the normal World Championship. It really adds to the variety in the game.”

F1 2017 launches 25th August 2017 – head to www.formula1-game.com for more information!

Lando Norris takes F1™ 2017 for a test drive

August 14th, 2017 by codemasters

McLaren Young Driver Lando Norris recently test drove a host of his team’s classic FORMULA ONE™ cars, as well as the striking MCL32 from this year’s championship, in F1 2017, the official videogame of the 2017 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Today we’ve released a new trailer which showcases Norris taking on the new Japan Short circuit, and talking about how each of the cars feels to drive. You can watch the new trailer below:

The exciting young driver, just 17, recently took part in the official FORMULA ONE testing at the Hungaroring, setting the second fastest time behind World Championship leader Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari.

“Getting behind the wheel for the first time was a really great feeling – after my test in the 2017 car in Hungary, I’m happy to confirm that these cars are much faster and more intense to drive, and that really comes across in the new game,” commented Norris. “I think people are going to have a lot of fun driving the new breed of Grand Prix car in F1 2017.”

He continued: “It was also a really nice experience to get to re-live several chapters of McLaren’s past by driving classic cars from 1988, 1991, ’98 and 2008, each representing a world championship success for the team. The 2008 title-winning car has tons of downforce, and is a lot of fun to throw about. The heritage cars are really the icing on the cake.”