Manual Race Starts give a countdown in which you need to hold down the clutch button X (PS4) or A (Xbox) and balance the revs using the vibration rumble to hold the optimum amount until the lights go out, then react as quick as possible. There are two Race Start options available in the Gameplay Settings menu – you can find these when you’re setting up your race weekend. A good getaway could see some vital overtakes, but a poor getaway could result in being well out of position, or worse still, recovering from severe damage. One of the most crucial parts of an entire race weekend (no pressure then). Let’s start at the beginning: getting a good race start.Īhh – the race starts.
So, for anyone who needs a few pointers, we’ve got your back. We’re asked constantly by new players for tips to help them navigate an F1 circuit in one piece without a first lap visit to the pits.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Drivers including Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Scuderia Toro Rosso, Nico Hulkenberg of Germany and Renault Sport F1, Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 Honda, Sebastian Vettel of Germany and Ferrari and Sergio Perez of Mexico and Racing Point are seen on the drivers parade before the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil.Our engines are revving, the summer break is over and to get us in the mood we thought we’d tackle the basics of F1 2019. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Fans swarm the track after the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Sparks fly behind Pierre Gasly of France driving the (10) Scuderia Toro Rosso STR14 Honda on track during the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Second placed Pierre Gasly of France and Scuderia Toro Rosso celebrates with his team after the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 16: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 16: The Red Bull Racing pitwall is seen during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Daniil Kvyat of Russia and Scuderia Toro Rosso is seen after he crashed during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 15: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP prepares to drive in the garage during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil.
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 15: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving the (55) McLaren F1 Team MC元4 Renault on track during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil. SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 17: Race winner Max Verstappen of Netherlands and Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme during the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on Novemin Sao Paulo, Brazil.