F1 Manager 2022 for Windows

F1 management sim game for PC

F1 Manager 2022 is a premium simulation title for PC developed by Frontier Developments. It is a sports management game with a Formula One theme. In it, players can choose their favorite F1 team and guide it through official tournaments and races, and make their way up the ranks.

Compared to F1 22, which lets players experience the racing life behind the wheel, F1 Manager 2022 focuses on the business and strategy side of things. Considered one of the top-notch simulations in its genre, this game allows players to experience the highs and lows of management.

Run your own F1 team

Racing games offer fast and thrilling experiences that place you behind the wheel and right into the heart of the action. This feeling is no better exemplified than in Formula One. As is the case with most professional racing titles, though, it's not all about driving lines and finishing first. There's also the managerial side of things to consider, and this is where F1 Manager 2022 comes in.

In this simulation, you will be guiding your favorite officially licensed team into victory, but not behind the wheel. Rather, you'll do it from behind the scenes in a more calculating and strategic manner. Control everything, from the drivers and staff you'll pick to the latest vehicle designs and technology. You also need to take various road and weather conditions into account as you plan for each race.

Running an F1 team is still a business, and you will need to impress your board by hitting season targets and long-term goals. All of this, so that you can secure a bright future for your team, both financially and when it comes to leading the ranks. 

Into the nitty-gritty of team management

Suiting up for the role of a team manager requires you to put your critical thinking skills to the test in order to come up with the soundest decisions as you supervise your team. The first order of business is constructing your team from the ground up. Choosing the right people to perform specialized jobs is imperative, and ensuring that they are capable of meeting the management's goals is non-negotiable. Find, hire, and develop the best drivers, mechanics, scientists, and engineers to ensure your team is at peak performance.

It is your responsibility to determine whether to retain or replace your star drivers. Manage your driver pairing and balance their strengths, weaknesses, and team objectives. Bear in mind that individual performance is as crucial as team harmony to achieve the desired outcome. As you'll be calling the shots at pit stops, it’s important to be well-versed in the technical elements of the sport. This includes an in-depth understanding of car parts and attributes, potential engine issues, as well as external factors like weather and track conditions. 

Come up with real-time decisions involving tire choice, fuel levels, and when to make pit stops. You will also need to provide technical feedback and advice to the race engineers and drivers to help them achieve the most competitive performance possible while ensuring safety. Aside from these, the game offers you first-hand experience in handling sponsorship deals. Secure sponsorship agreements to raise funding and increase the visibility of your team in-game and out.

Update 1.13: Enhancing Gameplay Experience

F1 Manager 2022 has received a surprise update to enhance the gaming experience further. Update 1.13 has been rolled out across all platforms, addressing various bugs and implementing improvements. While anticipation builds for the announcement of F1 Manager 2023, this update aims to perfect the existing game.

Minor Tweaks for Major Impact

Update 1.13 includes small but impactful changes that refine gameplay. These improvements range from better overtaking mechanics for cars on unsuitable tires for the current track conditions to more precise weather temperature predictions during practice and qualifying sessions. Additionally, the update addresses a qualifying positions bug and several user interface glitches.

Detailed Patch Notes

Here's a summary of the F1 Manager 2022 update 1.13 patch notes:

• Race Simulation: Improved overtaking for cars on inappropriate tires and better weather temperature prediction during Practice and Qualifying sessions. Fixed an error with qualifying positions when times are within 0.001 of a second.
• UI: Fixed a softlock when navigating off the bottom of the standings panel during Practice sessions and addressed the disappearing UI highlight when navigating the settings menu.
• Localisation: Fixed an incorrect Italian string when scouting for reserve drivers.

This update aims to refine the F1 Manager 2022 gaming experience and ensure that players continue to enjoy the strategic challenges of running an F1 team while waiting for the next installment.

More than just speed

Formula One is a racing sport that is as reliant on proper management as it is on a skilled driver. Both aspects work in tandem to ensure the best possible results for each race. With F1 Manager 2022, you will be able to experience this, with the weight and effect that your decisions will have on your entire team. Give this one a try.