Building on the existing Safety Car feature, Red Flags are now available in F1® 23.
The system now monitors track conditions and determines whether to trigger a Virtual Safety Car, a full Safety Car, or a Red Flag.
Similar to the Safety Car feature, the sensitivity of Red Flags can be adjusted. A variety of things can trigger a Red Flag like debris on track, cars stopping on track, extreme wet conditions, and more.
AI cars can initiate Red Flags as a result of racing incidents, but they’re more likely during a multiplayer event when users are racing wheel-to-wheel.
The Red Flag feature also adds a new strategy element to race day. Under a Red Flag, you’re allowed to adjust your race strategy, fit new tyres, and repair some damage – just like in real F1® races.
Real F1® race distances range anywhere from about 44 laps to 78 laps, depending on the circuit. However, when playing a video game, you might not want to commit to a full grand prix, even though it’d be the most realistic experience.
To alleviate this, F1® 23’s new 35% Race Distance option creates an ideal balance that enables you to use a realistic race set-up and strategy where tyre wear is still crucial, but you’re not having to commit to a full-length grand prix.
35% Race Distance was first pioneered for F1® Esports to deliver a balance of strategy and excitement, and it delivers just that.
With this new setting, you can specify how you want your race weekend to play out, and races will be more accessible from a time-commitment standpoint.
Owners of F1® 22 or F1® 2021 get 10% off when pre-purchasing F1® 23 Champions Edition.
Pre-purchase F1® 23 Champions Edition by May 31, 2023 to unlock the Las Vegas Content Pack, 3 days early access, Max Verstappen exclusively designed in-game customisation items, 18,000 PitCoin, and more!*
Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-23/disclaimers for details.