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You can now drive actual supercars in new F1 22 game

Published on Jun 28, 2022 at 8:24 PM (UTC+4)
by Patrick Jackson

Last updated on Jul 12, 2022 at 12:25 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by Kate Bain

As Formula 1 enters a new era for 2022, so too has the latest installment of EA Sports’ F1 game series.

F1 cars aren’t the only vehicles you can drive in the game, you can now unlock and race actual supercars including Ferraris, Aston Martins, McLarens and Mercedes.

Alex Hirschi playing F1 22
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Accompanying the drastically different F1 cars, this game comes with an updated physics engine and new handling and tire models.

The new Miami circuit features for the first time in the game as well, with other tracks updated for the 2022 season; this includes Abu Dhabi, Australia, Spain.

F1 22 is far more than just a racing game this time around.

Now, you can actually live the life of an F1 driver through the game.

The new social player hub is called ‘F1 Life’, and it allows you to customize your character, show off your trophies and cars, and interact with your friends and other gamers.

Watch Supercar Blondie’s exclusive first look at F1 22 below:

F1 22 gameplay
F1 22

The full list of supercars you can drive in the game includes:

  • Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition
  • Aston Martin DB11 AMR
  • Ferrari F8 Tributo
  • Ferrari Roma
  • Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
  • Mercedes-AMG GT R
  • McLaren 720S
  • McLaren Artura

You can then race these cars in the Pirelli Hot Lap challenges included in the Career and My Team game modes.

New sprint races have also been added in-between qualifying and actual Sunday races.

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Speaking of Career and My Team, both game modes have been revised.

Career mode now includes an expanded range of events as well as two-player; My Team now features three starting points from Newcomer to Challenger to Frontrunner.

Finally, the first-time addition to the game is a soundtrack.

Yes, the official EA Sports playlist brings a mix of electronic and dance music to really flesh out the game experience.

F1 22 gameplay
F1 22
F1 22 gameplay
F1 22
F1 22 gameplay
F1 22

You’ll also be able to drive as three exclusive icons – Jacques Villeneuve, Mark Webber, and Nico Hülkenberg.

Plus, you can drive the Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car and Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series Safety Car.

ALSO: Make sure you check our 2022 F1 calendar so you don’t miss any races this season.

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A car zealot from a young age, Patrick has put his childhood spent obsessing over motoring magazines and TV shows to good use over the past six years as a journalist. Fuelled by premium octane coffee, he’s contributed to Finder, DriveTribe, WhichCar, Vehicle History and Drive Section.