For all that F1 centres on driving talents like Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen, it is a sport that’s built on statistics. For the biggest teams, crew numbers stretch into the hundreds, with specialists focused on every aspect of the car, and the variables that can affect it, from sole components to tyre wear and aerodynamics – just look at the fine margins of tyre weight that seemingly led to this weekend’s controversial result! EA’s F1 24 allows you to live out your driver fantasies, but what about those hoping to be the next James Vowles or wanting to channel their inner Hannah Schmitz? F1 Manager 24 lets you take control of an entire F1 team, bringing success through clever strategy, correct car setup and an eye for detail. It’s also the best entry in Frontier’s series so far.
F1 Manager 24 takes a big step forward over last year’s entry with the arrival of Create A Team. It’s almost unbelievable that we’ve had to wait for this feature, but now that it’s here it lives up to expectations, allowing you to personalise and take true ownership of your team’s journey to the top of the podium.
The inclusion of real-life footage immediately makes you feel like you’re entering the world of F1, and as a newcomer to the paddock, you’re heralded with the right level of excitement. What isn’t exciting, is the very short character limit for your team name, so my dreams of operating Leighton Motorsport were immediately dashed. Come on Frontier, if you can’t input at least one of the real team names – McLaren International Ltd character counters – surely we could have had one or two more letters for custom teams?
Once you’ve made peace with the name your team will be sporting, you have to settle on an origin story, from living the life of a billionaire and starting your own team, to joining forces with a high-quality tech startup. It’s a nice little touch that dictates the quality of the car, facilities, drivers and staff you have access to, as well as your starting capital,
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