F1 Manager 2022 Gameplay Trailer Released, Release Date Announced

Frontier have released a very nice looking gameplay trailer for their upcoming Formula One management title. At this stage I’m still not sure whether the official title is F1 Manager 22 or F1 Manager 2022 because they keep calling it both in a clear attempt to make me irrationally annoyed, but I am quite impressed by both the visuals and what I saw on the livestream.

First of all, here is the trailer:

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The first thing that leaps out is that even though this is a management title they have tried (and seem successful) at showing ‘believable’ physics for something you’ll never actually be driving. Here are the main things I noticed in the trailer:

– Obviously officially licensed. Logos everywhere and that really helps with atmosphere.
– Models look superb (the cars don’t need to be perfectly accurate to real-life, remember, as YOU are developing them, but it does say “work-in-progress” anyway).
– Some ads replaced with F1M (F1 Manager short form)
– You appear to be able to watch races unfold fullscreen, then bring strategy options up over the action.
– Driver AI can be seen making mistakes and getting caught up by others mistakes.
– There’s a good look at the ‘design focus’ screen showing the rear wing and all the elements involved.
– Cut scenes look great.

Here are some stills I took from the trailer:

The title is available for pre-order now, which gives you 5 days of early access. Without the early access the official release date is August 30, 2022.

These screenshots were posted on their Web site:

These were released to press (so you may not have seen these):

And this appears to be their cover art, even though it reminds me of Motorsport Manager’s cover:

Here is the press release:

Drive every decision. F1® Manager 2022 races on to PC and Console on August 30
Pre-order digitally now to play five days early and receive 10% discount*

Cambridge, UK – June 7, 2022 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) announced today that their officially licensed Formula 1® management simulation, F1® Manager 2022, will launch on August 30 across PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One. Stepping into the role of Team Principal, one of the highest-pressure roles in motorsport, players will lead their chosen team to glory in the 2022 FIA Formula One World Championship™ and beyond.

From today, players can receive 10% off the suggested retail price and take their place on the pit wall a whole five days early on August 25*, alongside the FORMULA 1 ROLEX BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2022 weekend.

F1® fans can now grab a first look at actual in-game footage from F1® Manager 2022 through our gameplay trailer, just released.

F1® Manager 2022 offers fans an unrivalled F1® experience, capturing in unprecedented detail the world of F1® and the high-octane excitement of running a team. From the paddock to the podium, players will need to manage decisions on and off the track to ensure their success, all while balancing the books and satisfying both the board and the all-important team sponsors. The team headquarters are the beating heart of any constructor, and in F1® Manager 2022 it’s no different. Aspiring Team Principals will control every aspect of their team from their state-of-the-art HQ. From scouting and investing in best-in-class staff, such as Race Engineers and the Head of Aerodynamics, to developing and assessing new car components, players will need to keep their finger on the pulse to ensure they stay ahead of the competition, both now, and for future seasons to come.

With a full roster of world-class drivers from across F1®, F2™ and F3™ to choose from, between seasons players will have the option to enlist new drivers and assemble their dream team from an authentic pool of current and future stars. Realistically replicated, each driver from the 2022 F1® line-up has been digitally captured to accurately reflect them and their driving style when out on the track. The skill, temperament and athleticism of a driver is essential to any race team. These attributes are reflected by key performance ratings, providing players with vital information on how to effectively manage their drivers during a race. Just like the real world of racing, over time drivers will retire from the sport, so it’s crucial players think ahead to ensure they’ve got a steady stream of upcoming talent in development if they want to secure their long-term motorsport legacy.

Prior to each race weekend, Team Principals will select their allocation of tyres and spare parts, as well as optional objectives from sponsors to bolster their financial position. In practice sessions, drivers will build up their track and car familiarity, reporting feedback to guide car setup ahead of the all-important qualifying session, where it will be in the hands of the player to decide when to send out their cars and maximise their grid position.

Races are shown in impressive broadcast-style visuals, with a variety of on-board and trackside camera angles bringing the action to life across all twenty two 2022 Grand Prix™ circuits. Keen eared fans might also notice the familiar tones of David Croft, Lead F1® Commentator at Sky Sports, and fellow commentator and former Formula 1® driver, Karun Chandhok, both of whom lend their iconic voices to the game. From lights out to the chequered flag, players can choose to control every decision on-track, from pit strategy to in-race driver commands. Issuing authentic team-radio commands to their drivers and using real-time data to react to dynamic race events such as changing weather, safety cars and red flags, making those crucial calls that can take them to the top step or leave them at the back of the pack.

F1® Manager 2022 launches on August 30 on PC, PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99. Players looking to get ahead of the grid will be able to pre-order the game digitally and experience F1® Manager 2022 a full five days early from August 25*. The game will also be available in physical format for PlayStation® 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of £44.99/$54.99/€54.99.

*Early access and discount is exclusively available to those pre-ordering digitally. On PlayStation platforms, players must be a PlayStation Plus subscriber to receive the 10% pre-order discount.

For more news and information about F1® Manager 2022:

Website: https://www.f1manager.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/F1ManagerGame
Twitter: https://twitter.com/f1manager
Instagram: https://instagram.com/f1manager
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/F1-Manager-game

About Frontier
Frontier is a leading independent developer and publisher of videos founded in 1994 by David Braben, co-author of the iconic Elite game. Based in Cambridge, Frontier primarily uses its proprietary COBRA game development technology to create innovative genre-leading games for personal computers and videogame consoles. As well as self-publishing internally developed games, Frontier also publishes games developed by carefully selected partner studios under its Frontier Foundry games label.

About F1 Manager 2022
Drive every decision in the officially licenced F1® Manager 2022. Players will select their team and be the boss with the full 2022 roster of drivers and key staff. As Team Principal, it’s on their shoulders to take control and compete in the world’s most prestigious motorsport, delivered with unparalleled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation.

About F1®
Formula 1® racing began in 1950 and is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. Formula One World Championship Limited is part of Formula 1® and holds the exclusive commercial rights to the FIA Formula One World Championship™.