How To Play and Win in F1 22 | 15 Pro Tips and Tricks

Alessio Lorandi

August 3, 2022

9 minutes read

Looking for some of the best tips to dominate and win in F1 22?

With F1 22, the game has never been more realistic and challenging.

As you’ll see, having the fastest car doesn’t always mean you’ll win the race. Especially if you’ve still haven’t mastered the art of driving a Formula 1 car to the absolute limit.

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, these 15 tips below will help you improve your skills and have more fun with the game. So read on, and start practicing!

Is F1 22 Difficult?

Setting time trial world records in F1 22 is clearly difficult, but winning an AI race at 70 shouldn’t be too hard. In fact once you’ve done a few hundred laps and have the hang of things, it’s not that difficult at all.

However, if you want to increase the AI to 100 or even race online against other skilled players, then the difficulty will most likely go up.

That’s when you will need to level up your skills and use the tips below to give yourself a chance to succeed in the world of online racing.

What are some great F1 22 tips to get faster?

Here are some essential tips to keep in mind when playing the game to help you get faster and win some of the most difficult online races:

Find the right driving difficulty
Don’t be afraid to use assists
Give Formula 2 a try
Hit every single apex
Practice a lot in time trials
Borrow proven setup from pro drivers
Learn how to manage ERS
Understand the tyre compounds and grip levels
Take advantage of flashbacks
Master your starts
Never ever coast
Downshift aggressively under braking
Follow the ideal racing line
Use all the track and kerbs available
Never give up

Let’s now have a look into each and every one of these tips in greater detail.

1. Find the right driving difficulty

With F1 22, you can adjust the level of difficulty to match your current driving skills.

So if you’re a beginner it will be best to start on a lower setting and work your way up.

Conversely, if you’re more experienced, you can set the difficulty to a higher level to make things a little more challenging.

Remember that you can always change the driving difficulty at any time from the settings menu in case you find yourself struggling or simply not enjoying the current setting.

2. Don’t be afraid to use assists

If you’re struggling to get a good lap time, it’s perfectly fine to use assists. In fact, many pro drivers use them as well.

F1 22 allows you to use a number of different assists to make things easier.

They can help you with things like ABS to prevent locking up under braking, automatic gear shifting and traction control.

In any case, remember that you can always turn off the assists later on once you’ve gotten better at the game and are looking for more of a challenge.

3. Give Formula 2 a try

If you’re completely new at driving F1 22, you shouldn’t underestimate the importance of practicing with less powerful cars.

A great way to get some extra practice is by trying out the Formula 2 cars.

These are not as fast as the F1 cars, but they can still give you a good idea of how the game works and feels.

Plus, it’s a great way to get your confidence levels up before jumping into the more challenging F1 series.

4. Hit every single apex

One of the most important things to do in F1 22 is to hit every apex. This is especially important when you want to squeeze every tenth off your lap lap time and qualify on pole position.

An apex is the point of the corner where you’re supposed to be at your lowest speed before picking up the throttle.

Hitting it right will help you carry more speed through the corner and onto the straight.

5. Practice a lot in time trials

Time trials are definitely another great way to improve your lap times and learn new circuits.

You can set up time trials against ghosts of other real-life players. This is a great way to see where you need to improve around the track.

You can also use time trials to experiment with different car setups. This way you can find what works best for you without the pressure of being in an online race.

6. Borrow proven setup from pro drivers

A sure way to get faster is by using setups that have been proven to work by professional drivers.

There are many websites and forums where you can find these setups, including Solox. Once you’ve found one that you like, you can load it into your own car and see if it makes a difference.

Remember to always experiment and try different setup configs to find what works best for you and your driving style.

7. Learn how to manage ERS

ERS stands for Energy Recovery System. It’s a system that allows you to store energy which can then be used to give you a boost of speed when needed.

Knowing how to use this system efficiently can help you get an extra edge on the competition.

There are many tutorials and guides online that can teach you how to use ERS to your advantage, so make sure to check them out.

8. Understand the tyre compounds and grip levels

There are different types of tyres that you can use in F1 22, each with their own benefits and drawbacks.

It’s important to understand the difference between the different types of tyres and when it’s best to use each one.

For example, the soft compound tyres are typically faster but wear out more quickly.

On the other hand, the hard compound tyres are more durable but aren’t as fast.

Knowing when to use each type of tyre can give you a big advantage in races against less sophisicated drivers.

9. Take advantage of flashbacks

Did you know that if you made a mistake during a race, you could use flashbacks to go back in time and try again.

This can be a lifesaver if you make a big mistake that ends you crashing in the wall.

However, you shouldn’t use them too many times otherwise you’re races will get interrupted too often thus removing entirely the realism out of F1 racing.

A few times is usually fine but if you find yourself using them all the time, it might be a good idea to lower the difficulty level so you don’t have to rely on them as much as you currently do.

10. Master your starts

One of the most important aspects of racing is having good starts off the grid.

This can often be the difference between winning and losing a race, especially short races of 10 laps or so.

There are many factors that come into play when it comes to starting a race.

These include things like your tyre temperatures, RPM, throttle application, reaction times and clutch release.

As you can see, there’s a lot to think about but with practice, you’ll be able to get it down to a science.

11. Never ever coast

One of the biggest difference between pro drivers and amatures is that the pros brake so late and deep that they’ll get immediately back on throttle at the apex.

Beginners instead will tend to brake early, release the brakes and wait a while before pickiup the throttle on the exit. And that’s wrong!

IIf you wish to be fast you’ll have to brake late and hold the brakes till the very end thus nearly eliminating any delay between brake and throttle application creating a proper V-shaped line in the data.

12. Downshift aggressively under braking

Another major difference between pros and amatures is the way they downshift.

While beginners will just barely touch the paddle to request a lower gear, pros will downshift very early and aggressively into the corner, thus helping the car slow down more efficiently with the engine brake itself.

The faster you downshift, the later you’ll be able to brake.

13. Follow the ideal racing line

There are many different lines that you can take around a corner but the racing line is by far the fastest.

The best way to learn the appropriate racing line is by watching onboard videos from pro drivers on Youtube or on Twitch, and then replicate it on track.

Otherwise you can simply turno on the driving line assist and follow it closely.

14. Use all the track and kerbs available

The next best tip I’ve got for you is to use all the track available to open up the corner and carry more speed.

This means using the full width of the track on the entry, apex and exit of each corner.

It also means making use all of the entry-mid-exit kerbs where appropriate.

In addition to that, sim drivers will often use the inside kerb on the entry to a corner to help turn the car in by essentially reducing the understeer.

They’ll also use the outside kerb on the exit to open up the steering wheel and carry more speed down the straigh.

15. Never give up

No matter how big the deficit, never give up during a race.

You never know what could happen and if you keep pushing, you might just pull off an amazing comeback.

Plus, even if you don’t win, finishing a close second is still a great achievement.

Conclusion

So there you have it, 10 tips to help you improve your racing skills in F1 22.

Remember to never give up and practice as much as you can if you want to be the best on track.