ADRENALINE FUELLED ACTION AND STUNNING VISUALS IN FIRST F1® 2020 GAMEPLAY TRAILER

May 12th, 2020 by Jenny Marshall

We’re very happy to showcase the first full in-game trailer for F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. Against the backdrop of the rousing F1® theme music written by composer Brian Tyler, the trailer celebrates the 70th anniversary of Formula 1® with intense racing wheel-to-wheel battles on some of the season’s most demanding circuits. The trailer is available to view here:

The trailer also features Formula 2™ which makes its return following its successful debut last year. Now fully integrated into Career mode, F2™ allows players to choose from full, half-season and three-race challenge options, creating the ultimate F1® training ground. Players will have access to the 2019 F2™ season at launch with the 2020 season coming as a free update later in the year.

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

“The first in-game trailer has become a key moment in the F1® game campaign and this year is no exception,” said Lee Mather, F1® Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “Each season we raise the visual benchmark, and with more circuits and teams getting new liveries, we can’t wait for the season to start and for players to be able to race.”

F1® 2020 will be released on Friday 10th July 2020 for 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. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access.

For future news and details on all the new features follow the Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
* Available in limited markets. Check local retailers for details

F1® 2020 SPANISH HOT LAP UNVEILED AHEAD OF LATEST VIRTUAL GRAND PRIX ON CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA

May 7th, 2020 by Jenny Marshall

Today, we’re showing off a brand new F1® 2020 in-game hot lap from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, ahead of this weekend’s Virtual Grand Prix at the same circuit. Initially scheduled for this weekend in the F1® calendar, the lap, recorded by the F1® 2020 development team, features McLaren’s Carlos Sainz on his home circuit. The video can be viewed here:

Following feedback from both drivers and players, improvements have been made by the development team to the 2020 Spanish circuit. The final sector has been modified, and now the elevation between turns 13 and 14 has changed, giving players a greater sense of realism.

On Sunday, 10th May, F1® drivers Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Lando Norris, George Russell, Nicholas Latifi and Antonio Giovinazzi will be joined by Sergio Aguero, Thibaut Courtois and Arthur Melo for this weekend’s virtual race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Racing on F1® 2019, drivers will join the race remotely with a live broadcast from 6pm (BST). The Broadcast will be available on the official Formula 1® YouTube, Twitch, Weibo and Facebook channels alongside international broadcast partners.

F1® 2020 will be released on Friday 10th July 2020 for 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. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access.

For future news and details on all the new features follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

CODEMASTERS® TAKES TO VIRTUAL CIRCUIT ZANDVOORT FOR F1® 2020 FIRST LOOK

April 30th, 2020 by Jenny Marshall

Today, we’re premiering Circuit Zandvoort to you, the first of two new races added to F1® 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™. This weekend was originally scheduled to be the Dutch Grand Prix, so we’ll have to wait to see Circuit Zandvoort’s return, however, instead we have a virtual lap in F1® 2020. So, it’s time for your first look, featuring the car of Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen:

Nestled amongst the coastal dunes in the province of North Holland, Circuit Zandvoort is a traditional style racetrack. In preparation for its return in 2020 the circuit has new paddock and run-off areas, with sections of the track enhanced to create exhilarating racing moments. It will become synonymous for its steeped bank curve, which is unique amongst F1® circuits. The final bank, angled at 18 degrees, will allow drivers to tuck-in behind an opponent and line-up to overtake in front of the fans on the home straight.

“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 at Codemasters. “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.”

Not only that, but we’re also revealing our F1® 2020 cover art, with four variants alongside the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition and Steelbook*. Current World Champion, Lewis Hamilton and long-time rival, Sebastian Vettel go head to head for the ‘international’ version which includes UK, Germany and the US markets. The young guns of Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen represent France, Italy and Benelux, with Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez taking centre stage in Spain and Mexico. The experienced Kimi Räikkönen and Daniel Ricciardo feature in Poland and Australia.

F1® 2020 will be released on Friday 10th July 2020 for 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. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access.

You can find the cover art for F1 2020 below, or you take a look in more detail right here.


For future news and details on all the new features follow the Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
* Available in limited markets. Check local retailers for details