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F1 22: What’s New In the Game | Things You Need to Know Before Playing

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F1 22 is the brand new game on the F1 series. And obviously, there’s a lot of new stuff you should know before you even start playing the game.

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Finally, the latest addition to the F1 series has been released. F1 22 is this year’s version of F1 2021. As with any other F1 release, you can expect a handful of new stuff in the game. That said, here are some of the things you need to know about the game before you even start playing it.

What’s New In the Game in F1 22

F1 22 has been revealed back in April this year, and after a few months of waiting, the game is finally out to everyone. So if you’re eager to try out the game, here are some of the new things you need to know about it first:

There are Two Different Modes

These two modes refer to the way you race in-game. Basically, you can choose from either Broadcast and Immersive, and your choice will impact how you play the game. This is because each of these modes will affect certain features such as the formation lap, safety cars, and even the pitstop.

The Broadcast Mode, for example, will treat you to some neat camera angles whenever cars make a lap. This means you no longer have to control your car when under the Safety Car. Meanwhile, Immersive Mode will grant you full control over your formation lap.

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These features just add more to the accessibility of the game, allowing players to pick which one they prefer.

You Can Now Pick Your Commentator

Yes, you heard that right! With F1 22, you now have the option to choose your race commentator from the game’s long list of willing candidates. You can find commentators like Alex Jacques, David Croft, Natalie Pinkham, and a whole lot more.

Handling is Different

Another major change to F1 22 is the way car handling works. This is due to the most recent aerodynamic changes as well as a new tyre model that affected the regulations for the new season. This means that cars in F1 22 have finally undergone some major changes after several years.

Different Race Lengths

One thing that was missing in F1 22 is the sprint races. Luckily, you can now play them in F1 22 as well. Not only that, but you can choose from three different race types during the race weekend. These include the Authentic, Standard, and Sprint races.

You can also change how long sprint races will last. For example, you can decide that a sprint race can only last for five laps, etc. As a result, you can add sprint races to the calendar with the race length of your choice.

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Argie Maputi is a long-time gaming writer with over a decade of hands-on experience across RPGs, action-adventure games, and live-service titles. He specializes in in-game mechanics, progression systems, walkthroughs, and breaking down complex features into clear, actionable guides. His work at GamesFuze focuses on first-hand gameplay analysis, update coverage, and practical guides written from direct experience with the games he covers. All articles by Argie Maputi are written based on direct gameplay experience and are reviewed and updated when games receive patches, balance changes, or major updates.

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