F1 Manager 2022 ‘People Power’ Trailer Details Real Driver Inclusions

Frontier have published another trailer for their upcoming F1 Manager title that details how they recreate and use real-world racing drivers. It’s a very interesting insight and it looks like their driver models really look special.

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Press release:

Journey behind the helmet visor as F1® Manager 2022’s behind the scenes series brings this year’s grid to life

Featuring F1® drivers Zhou Guanyu and Alexander Albon, prospective Team Principals are invited for a first-look at how Frontier has brought the visual detail of Formula 1® to life in F1® Manager 2022.

Cambridge, UK – July 14, 2022 Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV, ‘Frontier’) today revealed their second behind-the-scenes video for F1® Manager 2022, the major new officially licenced F1® management simulation game. F1® Manager 2022 will launch on August 30 (August 25 for players who pre-order*) on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation® 5, Xbox One, PlayStation® 4, Steam and the Epic Games Store.

WATCH THE BEHIND THE SCENES VIDEO HERE.

In ‘Episode 2 – People Power’, Frontier CEO and Founder, David Braben, and Art Director, Matt Dickinson, discussing Frontier’s commitment to deliver a truly authentic Formula 1® experience in F1® Manager 2022. In the game, players will take charge of their chosen 2022 F1® constructor, creating their ultimate driver pairing, choosing from the full roster of 2022 F1®, F2™ and F3™ drivers.

In exclusive footage, players can delve into the in-depth process of capturing drivers for the game as they join two of Frontier’s facial scan capture sessions, featuring Williams Racing driver, Alexander Albon and Alfa Romeo F1® Team ORLEN’s Zhou Guanyu. An impressive 200 camera lenses work to create intricate 3D facial models, bringing each driver to life in-game in breath-taking detail. Each driver also has a data profile, created using a wealth of real historical data points, in order to accurately reflect their behaviours and driving style.

This commitment to realism is shared across the entirety of F1® Manager 2022. Working closely with Formula 1®, the development team have been able to access a vast archive of historical data and broadcast footage, in order to create an immersive simulation experience which is true-to-life. Prospective Team Principals will be able to use authentic data to guide their decisions, reacting to realistic tyre degradation, changing weather conditions, and safety car and red flag incidents.

Players should keep one ear to their team radio for future behind the scenes content and further news on F1® Manager 2022 ahead of launch.

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™.

Formula 1® is a subsidiary of Liberty Media Corporation (NASDAQ: LSXMA, LSXMB, LSXMK, BATRA, BATRK, FWONA, FWONK) attributed to the Formula One Group tracking stock.

The F1 logo, F1 FORMULA 1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX, PADDOCK CLUB and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.