New F1 game launches today: Here are the new changes to F1 24

New features in career mode

One of the main selling points of the game, the career mode has been revisited by the developers. "'Career Mode' has been overhauled to allow players to race as a current F1 driver or an Icon from the past and rewrite history or create new storylines. Within that, the Driver Recognition System, has been developed to allow players to achieve their driver and team’s short-term goals and long-term aspirations."

"There’s also an updated 'Two-Player Career Mode' which enables a friend to play co-operatively or competitively, and 'Challenge Career' offers players a tailor-made bite-sized option with scenarios voted on by real-world drivers and the community."

Handling and certain tracks re-designed

A new handling model has also been introduced. "The innovative EA SPORTS Dynamic Handling redefines the car’s physics to increase control and puts the vehicle’s performance and race strategy in the hands of the player. With new suspension motions, tyre model, aero simulation, and revamped engine and setup options, players will receive detailed feedback, giving them a more accurate handling performance."

Not only the car liveries and the drivers, but also certain tracks have been revamped. "F1 24 has been further enhanced with Silverstone, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Jeddah Corniche Circuit, and Lusail International Circuit all updated to increase authenticity and accuracy."

"The official cars for all 10 F1 teams have been meticulously recreated using detailed CAD data and the F1 drivers have been brought to life with full hair rendering and improvements to eye and skin shades," the technique behind the added realism is explained.

In the Championship Edition, players can now also compete as James Hunt and Juan Pablo Montoya, as both highly-liked drivers are now in the game. "The digital-exclusive Champions Edition*, featuring EA SPORTS ambassador Max Verstappen, includes  James Hunt and Juan Pablo Montoya as Icons, 18,000 Pitcoins, and an ‘F1® World’ Bumper Pack. Post-launch, players can look forward to five seasons of new playable content, with each themed around actual F1 events, keeping fans right in the heart of the racing action all year round."