F1 Manager 2022: 10 tips to put you in first place

WHEN playing F1 Manager 2022, it’s important to keep your cool both when preparing for and during a big race.

This is no easy task, but it’s even more difficult when you don’t know the racing series inside out.

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You don’t need to be an F1 aficionado to do well in this game.

Choose right teamfollow this beginner’s guide and you’ll be off to the races.

Start development as soon as possible

Before starting the first race of the season, you should visit your team’s development department and order your first designs.

Try to start with large parts such as the chassis and floor for optimal results, as these affect many different aspects of driving.

When doing so, it’s important to allocate a generous amount of testing time to these projects to get the best results.

Also, never choose a new suspension for your first development.

After the first race, you will receive an upgraded suspension for free to introduce you to the development system.

Accept optional sponsorship goals

Money makes the world go round and it’s no different in the world F1 Manager.

Each sponsor will assign you a number of goals and upon completion you will earn certain bonuses.

You will be given the opportunity to accept sponsors at the start of each race with additional bonuses.

Despite the penalties for failing to complete your objectives, these are worth it if you have a strong team on your side.

Especially teams like Alfa Romeo benefit from this as they have good cars but poor finances.

Play at least one training session

Practice sessions will not only help you learn the track and find the perfect setup for your car, but you’ll get bonuses for the upcoming race.

You can watch the AI ​​do the course as usual, but it’s worth trying one of the three drills yourself.

Send out drivers with white or yellow tires and listen to their feedback on the radio.

Then you can adjust the values ​​individually within the displayed range based on their feedback.

This will really help you get the optimum performance on the big day and is an easy way to earn extra seats.

Aggressive boot settings

Adjust your driver settings to full aggression at the start of the race to start things off with a bang.

The perfect time to do this is when the game asks you to create a strategy.

Let your drivers tackle the tires aggressively, use engine pressure mode and use the ERS overtaking feature.

This will put your drivers in the best possible position when DRS is unlocked.

Push, push, push!

Although the fuel gauge can look scary when it drops into the negatives, it’s important to push to the limit at the start to maintain the momentum for the race.

The lighter the weight, the faster you go and draining the fuel as you rev ​​helps with that.

When DRS activates later in the race, you’ll start to save fuel, especially when you’re drifting other cars.

Try to stay in push mode as long as possible and finish with your car empty.

Safety car and rain

When a race doesn’t go according to plan, it’s important to know how to handle your pit stops.

When accidents cause safety car phases and the game says it’s a good time for a pit stop, it probably is.

But if you’re aligned with your opponents, stay on track. These benefits will outweigh anything you get with a new set of tires.

Switching your battery to charging mode during a safety car will also help you save fuel and tires.

Rain is a good time to make a stop, especially if it starts when you are near the entrance.

Pick up some intermediate tires and get one at the race.

Take a look at your rivals

F1 Manager 2022 is a numbers game, and not just yours, but other players too.

As a beginner, most things aren’t that great, but you should keep an eye on your competitors’ tires and lap times compared to yours.

High tire wear means the team is willing to make more pit stops for you to take advantage of.

Comparing lap times shows you where they’re accelerating and where they’re cruising so you can make your move.

Keep a cool head

When you’re in a fast race, your next move may not seem obvious.

Pausing the game to study the data before making a decision is a good way to give yourself some space.

For example, if one of your drivers crashes but is still able to drive on, review your options and decide if a pit stop is the right call.

Making hasty decisions will lead to losses, and pausing allows you to take all the time you need.

Keep your eye on the target

It is important to keep an eye on your overall goal, rather than making risky decisions for short-term gains.

While you may want to stay ahead of the Ferraris and Red Bulls, staying in their DRS window will give you the greater advantage.

You might be wearing out your tires and trying in vain to move up a spot, and then the car behind you starts kicking its heels.

Save your resources, save the overtakes, it’s all about the points at the end of the season.

Check contracts in good time

Your drivers start with just a one-year contract, which makes it important to think about possible future team changes from the start.

Also check in with the Chief Designers, as other teams may be looking to improve their games.

Invest in your HQ to increase your team’s appeal and help with your negotiations.

And don’t worry if your negotiating partner runs out of patience. They will be back in a few days.

Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.