Get ready for the first Formula 1 game to race onto our consoles and computers since EA acquired the developers at Codemasters – it looks to be one of the best of the series to date.

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Far from the likes of Need for Speed and Forza, this is very much a serious simulator and players will need to learn each track and various in-car systems if they really want to thrive on the harder difficulty settings and win races.

We have a new story mode called Braking Point this time, which is F1's answer to FIFA's fondly remembered The Journey experience (bring it back, EA). But don't think that mode will give you an easier ride as you will still need to know your way around the game to succeed in it.

If you're up to the challenge, read on and we'll tell you all about the F1 2021 release date and all the other essential details you need to know, such as where the cheapest place to buy it is!

When is the F1 2021 release date?

Not long to go at all – only a couple of weeks left. F1 2021 will be released this Friday, 16th July 2021 which is right around the corner now and is also the weekend of the British Grand Prix!

What time does F1 2021 release?

The deluxe edition and the early access that gets you (more on that in a moment) went live on Tuesday, 13th July at midnight, so we assume that means the rest of us will get to play the standard edition at the same on Friday. We'll keep you posted if we hear differently on that front.

How do I get F1 2021 early access?

There is one easy way to get early access to F1 2021. Players who own the Digital Deluxe Edition got a three-day headstart on everyone else as it went live for them yesterday, although many of us did get some time with the game while playing the F1 2021 beta.

If you do not want to wait until Friday and you want to start playing now, head to the relevant storefront using the links below:

Which consoles can you get F1 2021 game on?

Both versions of the Xbox will have the game, so the One range and the recently released Series X/S. As for Sony gamers, there is a PS5 and a PS4 release coming and the game will also be released on PC via Microsoft Windows.

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Can I pre-order F1 2021?

You can indeed pre-order the F1 2021 game today. The game is out in a few days time but you can still get yourself a copy delivered on release day as GAME still has it for £54.99. Amazon also has it for £54.99.

How much is the F1 2021 price?

The going price at a lot of places seems to be around £54.99 but you can do a bit better if you go looking for deals. After a bit of a scour of the web, it seems that the award for best price goes to The Game Collection who have the game for £44.95 – over £10 cheaper than a lot of other places.

What is new in F1 2021?

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Well, to start with we have seven confirmed legends from the world of F1 that you will be able to play as. They are:

  • Ayrton Senna
  • Alain Prost
  • Michael Schumacher
  • Nico Rosberg
  • Jenson Button
  • David Coulthard
  • Felipe Massa

But that is just the tip of the iceberg of what F1 2021 will bring as we have a story mode called Braking Point being introduced and it will "immerse players into the glamorous world of Formula One, giving a taste of the lifestyle both on and off the track: the rivalries, emotion, and dedication needed to compete at the highest level."

Braking Point is set across three Formula 1 seasons and there are five selectable teams that you can play as while you navigate the journey of Aiden Jackson, a "rising F2 star who is ascending the ranks in the hope of becoming a Formula One driver".

What tracks are in F1 2021?

Want to know what tracks you will be zipping around on when you play the game? Here is the full track list that you will be able to play when the game launches.

  • Albert Park - Australia
  • Bahrain International Circuit - Bahrain
  • Shanghai International Circuit - China (Career Season 2)
  • Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya - Spain
  • Circuit de Monaco - Monaco
  • Baku City Circuit - Azerbaijan
  • Circuit Gilles Villeneuve - Canada
  • Circuit Paul Ricard - France
  • Red Bull Ring - Austria
  • Silverstone - Great Britain
  • Hungaroring - Hungary
  • Spa-Francorchamps - Belgium
  • Zandvoort - Netherlands
  • Monza - Italy
  • Sochi Autodrom - Russia
  • Marina Bay - Singapore
  • Suzuka - Japan
  • Circuit of the Americas - USA
  • Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez - Mexico
  • Interlagos - Brazil
  • Yas Marina Circuit - UAE

And there are more to come post-launch with the following confirmed as DLC additions at some point in the near future.

  • Imola Italy Post-Launch DLC
  • Portimao Portugal Post-Launch DLC
  • Jeddah Street Circuit Saudi Arabia Post-Launch DLC

Will F1 2021 have crossplay?

Alas, no, but that doesn't mean that the series won't go down that route at some point. Xbox v PlayStation tournaments do feel like the future and many are calling for it – and Codemasters have heard us.

Racing Games had a chat with F1 Franchise Director Lee Mather and he said on crossplay that it is “something we are continuing to work on for the future”. Fingers firmly crossed we'll have it in the next game then – or maybe even later in the life of this one.

Will F1 2021 be on Xbox Game Pass or EA Play?

Unsurprisingly, no. EA own Codemasters now so there was an outside chance that it would but even the likes of the latest FIFA take a while to appear on the subscription service.

Here is what EA has said on the subject: "F1 2021 will not be available through EA Play Pro or EA Play at launch. We’re working on making it available post-launch and we’ll keep you updated"

Is there a trailer for F1 2021?

There have been a few trailers released for the F1 2021 game now. Here is the latest, showing off some of the features the racing game will have.

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