Searching for useful settings to use while racing in Formula 1 2021?
You can imagine many advantages of a specific set of controls F1 2020 optimized to your keyboard as it could assist you in cutting the lap time as well as the performance in general.
This is why we took all our time in examining all the settings and variations available so that we could then publish the most effective keyboard controls for racing.
So if you have a burning desire to enjoy F1 2020 to the fullest then do take a look at the images of keyboard controls which we have specially prepared in the last section.
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Can you play F1 2020 with a keyboard?
Definitely, F1 2020 is playable using a keyboard although you would have to configure the controls correctly to avoid wasting valuable driving time.
As you will see below, we have two different configurations for you that we feel you can have a try and see which one you’re more comfortable with.
Is F1 2020 good with a keyboard?
Yes it does. People who depend on keyboard will not improve their hand eye coordination as quickly as those who use a controller or steering wheel but becomes proficient in it.
The only way to solve this problem once and for all is to try all the kinds of steering devices available and regard what works best for immersion in driving.
What assists should I use for racing F1 2021 with a keyboard?
When you are playing with a keyboard, then assists can be very helpful so here are the ones which we would advise using:
- Gear Shift = Automatics only
- Braking Assist = Medium
- Traction Control = Full
Otherwise, we would recommend that the gear shift should be automatic as there will not be a lot of time for you to be very accurate in shifting gears with a keyboard.
That said, you could always change to manual and use “Q” and “E” respectively to shift up and down the car.
What are the best keyboard controls for F1 2021?
Now let’s check out how to control the race, here are our recommended keyboard controls for F1 2021:
- DRS = W
- PRS = Q
- Clutch = Shift
- Look back straight = 2
Alternative controls settings (Arrows)
- Throttle = Arrow Key Up
- Brake/Reverse = Arrow Key Down
- Steer left = Arrow Key Left
- Steer right = Arrow Key Right
- DRS = W
- PRS = Q
- Look back straight = 2
- Toggle camera elevator using CAM 3D = TAB
The “Arrow” configuration is another very good option and you will intelligibly use it too as well as did the first one.
In the end it is really up to you which satisfaction you will get – all comes down to preference.
Give them a spin for a few laps and then decide whether switching feels any better than what you are used to.
Conclusion
So, these were the recommended keyboard configuration controls for F1 2021 game relevant to our opinion.
We do believe this guide will make your driving skills even better.
Practice makes the master, and the only way to improve is to play more and more games.
And so, put the hours in and if you do, we are sure that you will notice much better results in your plays.
Best of luck!
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