Compete, Customise and Dominate in F1™ Mobile Racing

May 31st, 2018 by Chris Groves

Codemasters is pleased to announce an exciting new entry into the F1™ games series: F1™ Mobile Racing for iOS and Android devices. F1 Mobile Racing will deliver addictive gameplay, via an official, rewarding and thrilling F1 racing experience for players to enjoy on mobile devices.

“We’re delighted to bring an authentic F1 mobile game to the Free to Play audience for the first time,” commented Vincent Meulle, Executive Producer, Codemasters. “Formula 1® has a huge global fan-base and this bespoke mobile game will allow us to engage with a far broader audience.

“F1 Mobile Racing will feature all the teams, cars and circuits of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ in an exhilarating, real time multiplayer experience. We are excited to bring a host of fresh, new features to the franchise including the ability to develop and customise your own F1 car for the first time.”

Developed in partnership with Eden Games, F1 Mobile Racing is coming to iOS and Android devices later this year.

We can’t wait to reveal more news on what’s to come so please stay tuned for upcoming info on Codemasters’ channels.

The Greatest Lap You’ve Never Seen

May 30th, 2018 by Jenny Marshall

Reimagining Ayrton Senna’s epic qualifying lap at Monaco in 1988

Almost unbelievably, Ayrton’s legendary Monaco 88 qualifying lap was never actually caught on camera.

“Pictures, or it didn’t happen.” But sometimes it really did happen, without the video to prove it. Some of the greatest moments in #F1 history, Senna’s Monaco ’88 qualifying lap, for example, will never be seen on screen. Or will they? https://t.co/Xtf9TviLSo #LegendaryLaps pic.twitter.com/jTK9ZzPK1O

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 22, 2018

Upon the 30th anniversary of that legendary lap,  courtesy of McLaren F1 Team, and the iconic voice of Murray Walker, it was great to help re-imagine that iconic Monaco moment.

The VHS you never had. Together with @Formula1game, and the voice of #F1, Murray Walker, we present Senna’s stunningly quick #MonacoGP qualifying lap from 1988. #LegendaryLaps pic.twitter.com/ZQ0zB0ZmQZ

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 23, 2018

Just in case you were wondering, this clip doesn’t use the newly-announced F1 2018.

That’s not all, you can also check out Murray Walker commentating the reimagined lap, with McLaren’s Tweet:

Put your headphones in, turn the volume up loud and go on a journey back to 1988, courtesy of Murray Walker, #F1 commentator extraordinaire and voice of our reimagining of Senna’s Monaco ’88 lap. #LegendaryLaps pic.twitter.com/zKuUQOPw2O

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) May 23, 2018

Take a lap of Monaco with Charles Leclerc in F1™ 2018

May 24th, 2018 by Jenny Marshall

Sauber driver reveals first gameplay footage, visual uplift and manual ERS also confirmed

Codemasters® has today released the first gameplay footage for F1 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, with Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team’s Charles Leclerc driving a lap of his home track, the iconic Circuit de Monaco, ahead of this weekend’s race there. F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) worldwide on Friday 24th August 2018.

Showcasing F1 2018’s enhanced visuals the trailer, available to view at youtube.com/formula1game, takes us on a lap of Monaco narrated by the 20 year old Monégasque Sauber driver, who was filmed playing the new game in Baku, Azerbaijan recently, and who is also a keen gamer.

Speaking about F1 2018, Charles said: “I love playing the F1 game! As soon as I get out of the car, I miss racing. So, when I am back home, I play for fun. This is the closest I can get to driving a Formula 1® car outside of the track, so it is always very enjoyable to play.”

On the recreation of Monaco in F1 2018 Charles added: “First of all, I was amazed at how realistic the scenery was. Being born in Monaco, I know the circuit very well. Well done for visualising the track so nicely in the game. My favourite part is the last sector because there is a great rhythm to the drive there.”

With regards to the visuals unveiled today in the new Monaco footage, Stuart Campbell, the new Art Director on F1 2018 said, “One of the biggest visual uplifts for F1 2018 are our revised lighting, sky, clouds and atmospherics systems. These systems work hand-in-hand and affect all aspects of the game rendering, making it more believable than ever before. Our new cloud tech more accurately represents the real world with improved cloud formations and response to light through the various weather scenarios that are a huge part of F1. Even on a clear day, the sky looks interesting with high level cloud detail and jet trails, while the new atmospherics system gives a true sense of depth in the scene and connects the sky and terrain in a more cohesive manner, making for some stunning vistas.”

One of several key improvements to the car physics system is also revealed briefly in the Monaco footage. Lee Mather, Game Director on the F1 Games, explained: “The inclusion of a player-managed Energy Recovery System (ERS) has been added to vehicle physics for F1 2018 as we always strive to give as authentic recreation of the sport as possible. Augmenting the powerful internal combustion engine, the player will have multiple deployment modes to choose from. The inclusion of the ERS will not only give the player an even more authentic Formula 1 experience, but will serve to create even more varied and exciting races”.

As well as a strong visual uplift this year and the inclusion of player-managed ERS; F1 2018 boasts a number of other new features and improvements. There are more classic cars for the player to drive and the much heralded Career mode has been expanded to further immerse the player into the world of Formula 1. F1 2018 will feature all of the official drivers, teams and circuits from the enthralling 2018 season. This year sees the return of the French Grand Prix™ for the first time since 2008, at the Circuit Paul Ricard, and also the return of the German Grand Prix at the Hockenheimring.

More news F1 2018 news will follow soon, including the reveal of the classic cars, which have been selected from community feedback. Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future updates.

Make Headlines in F1™ 2018

May 17th, 2018 by Jenny Marshall

Codemasters® and Koch Media today announced that F1™ 2018, the official videogame of the 2018 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, will immerse players into the world of Formula 1® more than ever before. F1 2018 will release onto PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X and Windows PC (DVD and via Steam) worldwide on Friday 24th August 2018, the weekend of the FORMULA 1 2018 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps Circuit.

“We were delighted by the reception that the highly-acclaimed F1 2017 game received, and are extremely excited to be able to further build on such a strong starting point with F1 2018” said Paul Jeal, F1 Franchise Director at Codemasters. “Over the past few years we have engaged heavily with our fan-base to understand what is important to them, and we cannot wait to unveil more details on features we know our fans will love. Career mode has been further expanded to immerse players even deeper into the world of F1 than before, with the return of a highly requested feature back into the franchise. We are also adding more classic cars, again listening to our fans as to which of the historical F1 cars they would most like to virtually drive next. Outside of those headline additions there are many other great enhancements to be revealed before the game launches.”

The 2018 season has started in exhilarating style with victories for Scuderia Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel at both the Australian and Bahrain Grand Prix™, and then for Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo in China. Lewis Hamilton then won a thrilling and dramatic race at the Baku City Circuit in Azerbaijan, and most recently Hamilton was again victorious in last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. The 2018 season also sees the return of the French Grand Prix for the first time since 2008, at the Circuit Paul Ricard, which last hosted the French Grand Prix in 1990. The German Grand Prix also returns to the Championship after not featuring last year, with the Hockenheimring hosting the race in July. F1 2018 will feature all of the official teams, the drivers and circuits of the 2018 season.

Follow Codemasters F1 games blog and social channels on Twitter and Facebook for future news. Further details about all the new features and specifics will be revealed in the build up to release.

ABOUT CODEMASTERS:
Codemasters, the award winning video game 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, ONRUSH 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. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

ABOUT KOCH MEDIA:
Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe and the USA. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one distributor in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Kaspersky Labs, NC SOFT, Sega, Square Enix and Tecmo-Koei, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Planegg near Munich/Germany, Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux and the United States. www.kochmedia.com

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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.

About Formula 1®

Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. The 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship™ runs from March to November and spans 21 races in 21 countries across four continents. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1 and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.

Formula1 is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK,

BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

The F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company: All rights reserved.

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.

Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

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.

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!