F1 2021 Hints on PlayStation 5 (PS5)

Last Updated: July 21, 2022

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Beginner Tips

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Slow in, fast out 
Normally players like to be the last of the late brakers, but this may not always be the quickest method unless you are overtaking.

It will take players longer to go deep and beyond the apex than for a player to roll into ut because they braked a little early.

We also suggest entering from a broad angle as you will need to keep at least one wheel inside the white line. You are able to straddle the car over the curb in some of the corners, which will help expand the radius and allow you to carry greater speed through the corner.

A small alteration to your camera settings or wheel feedback can really change your race comfort.

Steering and Braking assist 
Both options will take control over the steering and braking inputs, leaving the throttle as the only input option for control. If you turn these options off you can fully control the car. 

You will want to go to the game options, then settings, select assists and navigate down to anti-lock brakes. 

Anti-Lock Brakes 
When the car goes into a corner the car is shown as locking up. This setting will prevent that from happening and slamming the brake pedal won’t help. We suggest that if you are a beginner leave this option on and then turn it off later when you are comfortable. 

You will want to go to the game options, then settings, select assists and navigate down to anti-lock brakes. 

If you want the ABS off then you can turn this option off but there is the option to change your braking assist too. 

F1 Games From Codemasters goes through some tips and tricks for beginners.

Additional Beginner Tips

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Traction Control 
You will want to keep this setting on high as this will prevent you from wheel spinning and losing control of your car. Once you are comfortable you can change the setting to medium. 

How to save on fuel and tyres 
You are given 3 programmes within practice sessions, compared to the seven previously. These tasks rewarded the player with resource points that can be spent on car development. The actual practice programmes have not changed but are cycled through.                                                                  

Adjust your fuel
Before you start the race, you will be given the option to change your race strategy and also your setup but the parc fermé setting is disabled. This setting is available in every mode. 

The option is located underneath the tyre strategy on the first screen. The game will add on a few extra laps of fuel but this can be a waste of lap time as it adds extra weight to the car.  

We also suggest that you adjust your fuel accordingly and add a little bit extra. If the car is beginning to be underfilled the game will give you a warning. 

Test out other car setups 
The right car setup can help the player put on a better performance but creating the right car setup can be difficult.  We suggest that you test other car setups to see what works best under different conditions. 

As you become more familiar with the full range of options you will be able to start experimenting with your own car setup. 

Use flashbacks 
The flashback enables players to go back to a mistake they have made and see how they can improve. 

But try not to use the flashback for every single mistake as this may make the game less enjoyable. If you start to struggle with this you can put a limit on the flashbacks. 

F1 Games From Codemasters goes through some tips and tricks for beginners.

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Sometimes  when  I  try  to  use  overtake  the  overtake  doesn’t  seem  to  respond  to  me  pressing  the  overtake  button  on  my  wheel.  Do  you  know  how  to  fix  it?  
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