The Formula One Spanish GP takes place this weekend, so as usual, Codemasters have shared an F1 2020 Track Guide to Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Appropriately, the car used is the McLaren MCL35 of Carlos Sainz Jr. Although he's a keen sim racer, the Spanish F1 star probably wasn't behind the wheel though. It's always worth taking a look at track guides and other … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch 1.07 Arrives
Along with new in-game items supporting the Keep Fighting Foundation, F1 2020 Patch 1.07 arrives for the PC, PS4 and Xbox One, with the Google Stadia update following 'very soon'. The new premium items are probably the biggest news, but there are some useful fixes for areas including splitscreen racing and F2 sprint race grids. F1 2020 Patch 1.07 Change Notes: Keep … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Adds Keep Fighting Foundation In-Game Charity DLC
It's always nice when our sim racing hobby can help the wider world. So it's good to see Codemasters honouring Michael Schumacher by raising money for a non-profit inspired by him, as F1 2020 adds Keep Fighting Foundation in-game charity DLC items. The items available to buy and use in F1 2020 are a car livery, podium emote, helmet, gloves, suit and badge. And proceeds … [Read more...]
How To Use ERS In F1 2020 – Video Guide
One of the big differences racing in Formula One, or any game simulating it, involves the specific technology involved. So it's helpful that Codemasters have produced a video guide explaining how to use ERS in F1 2020. The Energy Recovery Systems (ERS) are motor generator units harnessing waste heat energy from the turbocharger and waste kinetic energy from the brake system. … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Silverstone Hot Lap and Track Guide Videos
Fans of Formula One might be aware that the British Grand Prix takes place this weekend. And Codemasters are celebrating it (and the 70th Anniversary GP taking place next week at the Northamptonshire track) with F1 2020 Silverstone Hot Lap and Track Guide videos. As you might have guessed, they've chosen two of the British drivers in F1 to be featured in the videos. But the … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Patch V1.06 Is Out Now on PC and Consoles
Good news for fans of Lewis Hamilton and Valteri Bottas as F1 2020 Patch V1.06 is out now for both PC and consoles. And the big news is that it updates the Mercedes AMG Petronas cars and driver suits to the current black livery being used by the team. Although that does underplay the other exciting news that Sergio Perez and Lance Stroll will now be wearing the right … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Version 1.05 Is Out Now For PC
As predicted, F1 2020 Version 1.05 is out now for PC racers, and will be coming to the PS4 and Xbox One editions of the game later this week. There are no major changes or updates to liveries. But F1 2020 V1.05 does tweak and fix a number of issues, including some game crashes, incorrect penalties or disqualifications and "various other stability and bux fixes". Also, as … [Read more...]
First Console Updates Released for F1 2020
It's only a few days since the launch of the latest Formula One title from Codemasters. But the developers are obviously still busy, with the first console updates released for F1 2020. The patch notes mainly address small bugs and issues discovered since the game arrived for PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Google Stadia. So there are no massive changes, and no mention of an update … [Read more...]
F1 2020 My Team Mode Details and Video
Want to find out more about running your own Formula One outfit? Then check out the F1 2020 My Team mode details and video from Codemasters ahead of the game becoming available in July. You'll need to start by creating your own driver, the visual identity and a brand for your F1 2020 organisation. That includes deciding on your colour scheme, setting a team logo, and signing … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Driver Ratings and Split-Screen Shared
As we get closer to the release date of July 10th, 2020, Codemasters have been building anticipation with the F1 2020 driver ratings and split-screen shared. The new F1 2020 split-screen mode for local multiplayer is demonstrated in a video showing three laps of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Canada, with players racing the Mercedes of Valtteri Botas and the Racing Point … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition Trailer
Codemasters have shared a new F1 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Edition Trailer, along with some new images of the cars included in that version of the game. Plus, both the F12020 Seventy and F1 2020 Deluxe Schumacher Editions will invlude the Ferrari F2004 which Michael Schumacher drove to his seventh championship, updated with a number 1 on the nosecone and his name embossed on … [Read more...]
New F1 2020 Video Features AlphaTauri At Monaco
A new F1 2020 video features AlphaTauri at Monaco, as Codemasters take us for an on-board hotlap in the car of Pierre Gasly. Although the circuit itself hasn't had any significant change to the layout for this year, the improvements in game visuals definitely make it worth checking out. Obviously F1 2020 has evolved the car and track itself, but the Circuit de Monaco also … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Gameplay Trailer and Classic Cars Revealed
If you're impatient for July 10th and the latest installment of the Formula One franchise from Codemasters, then you can cheer yourself up with the F1 2020 gameplay trailer and classic cars revealed now. F1 2020 will be out for the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and Google Stadia. And it's particularly interesting this year during the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as it may … [Read more...]
The Full F1 2020 Car List
Want to see every Formula One car included in the latest title from the Codemasters franchise? Then check out the full F1 2020 car list for all the current F1 cars, the classic examples included, and the extras you get for buying the special Schumacher edition. The Full F1 2020 Car List 2020 Alfa Romeo Ferrari C392020 Alpha Tauri Honda AT012020 Ferrari SF10002020 Haas … [Read more...]
F1 2020 Release Date and Special Editions Announced
The first outing for the newest Formula One cars could be virtual, with the F1 2020 release date and special editions announced by Codemasters. The latest instalment of the F1 franchise will be released on Friday, July 10th, 2020 for the PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and the Google Stadia. Along with the new cars, and new and returning circuits for the 2020 race calendar, … [Read more...]