Sometimes I found the appeal of the cheekier, or more disruptive answers, but overall, I wanted to motivate and inspire my team to perform at their best. “Funnily enough, facing the press is something I do a lot in my real Career, and I found I wanted to reply in a similar way. How did you deal with the press in your first Career Mode in F1® 2018, and what tips do you have for people playing for the first time? Of course, there’s also an option to allow the game to manage the ERS, as it is an advanced feature.”
Poor management can leave you a sitting duck.
F1® 2018 also has player managed ERS deployment, so it’s advisable to learn how to get the best out of it, but taking part in the Practice Programme relating to ERS. Corner wise, turns 11 and 12 are notoriously tricky, and a lot of time can be gained and lost here, especially as they lead in to a DRS zone. New for F1® 2018, the player will also need to pay attention to the carcass temperature of the tyre, on longer runs, ensuring that they don’t get too hot, causing a reduction in grip. “Being a street circuit, Albert Park is tough on the rear tyres, so managing traction out of the corners is key. I won’t give away the cars, but one of them is new to the game this year, as we’ve added in some older classic cars.”Ĭould you give us some tips for racing Albert Park? There are two to chose from, one of them is on the Suzuka short layout, the other on a new track to the season, Paul Ricard in France. Each team in the game will have a character preference, as well as performance expectations.Īt the end of the race weekend, the player will be invited to take part in an invitational event. How the player answers questions will impact on whether they’re seen as exhibiting showmanship or sportsmanship, both strong characteristics often shown by racing drivers. Also new to F1® 2018 the player will see how they’re perceived within the paddock. Key to the player‘s reputation in the paddock, racers will also get to see how their behaviour to the press can impact on their Career reputation, not only with their own team, but with other teams. On the subject of contracts, the player will also get to see how the new contract system looks in game, though negotiations won’t open to the player in the trial, as that occurs later in the season. Starting the season, the player will be introduced to some new locations within the paddock, as well as Carl, who will deal with your research and development, Claire, a new character and journalist who will ask you questions about our Career in between sessions, and Emma, who is your agent, returning to the game to keep your business and contract talks in check.
“The F1® 2018 trial will give players the opportunity to experience the first full race weekend at Albert Park. Hi Lee! The F1® 2018 trial is now live – could you tell us a little bit about what exciting new things players can expect? Want to learn more? We can help you – we spoke to Game Director Lee Mather to get all the details!