F1 22: Release date, driver ratings, platforms, modes & crossplay

f1 2022 cars on starting grid

Another year means another entry in the racing genre as F1 22 looms large. The official formula one racing game is back with all the usual licenses and fanfare and we’ve put together this guide to get you ready for the race.

As with most sports games, F1 22 is a simulation of its real-life counterpart and allows fans of the world to race on real-life tracks used in the championship and step into the shoes of the world’s most elite racers and rapid F1 cars.

As with the ever-changing world of F1 and its rules and regulations, F1 22 has updated its content to reflect this. Not only that, but new modes and tweaks to the core format are sure to keep players coming back for more, so here’s what we know about F1 22.

f1 cars driving through a corner — Codemasters

Another year of high-intensity racing beckons.

F1 22 release date

Codemasters are ready to release F1 22 on July 1, 2022, with the Champions Edition set to arrive a tiny bit earlier on June 28, 2022.

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This is a fairly typical release date period for F1 and helps to capitalize on the momentum of the new season.

F1 22 game modes: Career Mode, My team, F1 Life

F1 22 is set to land with an army of game modes for players to get stuck into including the returning Career Mode and My Team. There’s also the introduction of F1 Life which isn’t exactly a conventional gameplay addition but allows players to be flamboyant and live their best F1 lifestyle.

Career Mode

For those who want to dive into a full Career Mode using one of the established manufacturers then Career Mode is the place. Battle your skills on the weekend going through practice, and qualifying, before finally trying to land pole position in the big race itself.

Subtle tweaks here and there for race strategy and presentation touch-ups represent the biggest changes, along with new formation laps, safety car moments, and even terrifying pit stop errors.

My Team

Lots of players are either Career Mode or My Team, and if you are one of those individuals that like the deeper structure of My team, then it’s back in all its glory. The main upgrade this year for players is being able to pick the direction you want your team to be.

For example, you can now choose how your team enters the fray: an immediate contender in every race for podiums, or starting as a complete underdog team and building your status.

F1 Life

Want to hang out with other drivers around the globe wearing your own customizable gear? This is where F1 Life comes into its own. It’s a smart hub area that can help you jump into multiplayer races and also take part in fun time trials and fun challenges.

Lee Mather, F1 Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, also had this to say about the new F1 Life mode: “Players are excited to enter the new era of Formula 1 with the introduction of new cars, regulations, and more control of race day moments. F1 22 enables players to be more social with their friends away from the circuit. The personalized space within F1 Life allows players to show off their collection of must-have cars and accessories and be the envy of friends and rivals.”

ferrari cornering in f1 2022 — Codemasters

The new F1 Life mode is set to be a fun addition to the game’s repertoire.

F1 22 driver ratings

F1 22’s driver ratings have been revealed, and as you’d imagine Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton top the bill. These stats will change throughout the season, though, as part of My Team.

According to EA, drivers are ranked on the following four categories, and awarded an overall rating:

Experience (EXP): This is based on the number of race starts a driver has over the course of their career
Racecraft (RAC): The driver’s ability to work their way through the pack and finish in a higher position than where they started
Awareness (AWA): The less time spent in the Steward’s room will help drivers here. Real-world punishments will impact the score in this category
Pace (PAC): Benefits those who get closest to the fastest qualifying and race lap times. A driver beating their teammate is also taken into consideration

Driver	Experience	Racecraft	Awareness	Pace	Overall
Max Verstappen	72	98	79	97	94
Lewis Hamilton	93	96	92	93	94
Valtteri Bottas	77	84	93	90	88
Sergio Perez	83	89	85	89	88
Carlos Sainz Jr.	72	89	89	87	87
Lando Norris	64	94	82	92	90
Charles Leclerc	65	94	91	95	92
Daniel Ricciardo	82	88	93	80	83
Pierre Gasly	62	90	79	84	84
Fernando Alonso	98	88	78	89	89
Esteban Ocon	63	90	76	82	83
Sebastian Vettel	91	87	92	83	85
Lance Stroll	65	89	76	77	80
Yuki Tsunoda	55	76	74	83	78
George Russell	64	90	86	93	90
Nicholas Latifi	60	80	76	66	70
Mick Schumacher	56	79	80	79	77
Kevin Magnussen	68	82	84	82	81
Alexander Albon	59	90	76	81	82
Guanyu Zhou	47	80	73	67	70

F1 22 platforms

Whichever platform you’re on, F1 22 should cater to you quite nicely as the game will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Origin, and the Epic Store. Its performance will obviously vary from platform to platform, but in any event, it’s getting a nice wide release.

F1 22 crossplay

If its availability wasn’t enough, fans of the series will be pleased to know that F1 22 will feature crossplay in a first for the series.

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So, whichever console or system you’re enjoying F1 22 on, if you’re wanting to boot up the game’s multiplayer element to tackle some competitive races, they will feature other fans from across different formats.

F1 22 trailers

Codemasters has kept fans up-to-date with different information and reveals, and there have also been some trailers to provide actual footage of the game.

The F1 22 Season Trailer was first up and you can check it out here.