Formula One 2022 / F1 22

Formula One 2022 / F1 22 is a PC racing simulation from Codemasters and Electronic Arts built around official Formula 1 and Formula 2 competition. The current Steam listing still uses F1 22, but it is no longer available for new purchase there and has not been rebranded as a newer or classic edition.

Formula 1 racing built around precision and race strategy

F1 22 puts you behind the wheel from a cockpit-focused driving perspective, with assists and simulation settings that let the experience range from accessible pad racing to demanding wheel-based laps. The handling model was redesigned around the sport's new-generation cars, giving braking, traction, kerbs, tyre behavior, and throttle control a central role in every corner.

A race is more than a sequence of laps. You manage tyre wear, fuel, pit timing, weather, penalties, safety-car interruptions, and changing track conditions while trying to preserve enough pace for the final stint. Adaptive AI can adjust the competitiveness of computer drivers, helping new players stay involved without removing the option to pursue a more serious simulation challenge.

The official race-day structure also gives you more control over presentation and commitment. Formation Laps, Safety Car periods, and Pit Stops can use immersive or broadcast-style sequences, so players can choose between hands-on procedures and a faster television-style flow.

Career modes, F1 Sprint, and the My Team loop

The main long-term attractions are Driver Career and My Team Career. Driver Career concentrates on developing one competitor across a championship structure, while My Team asks you to create a constructor, select a starting position on the grid, and balance sporting ambition with team development.

My Team combines driving with management decisions. You work through practice programs, qualifying, race weekends, facility improvements, research and development, driver contracts, and team objectives. The mode is not a separate management simulator, but it adds enough operational choice to make each season feel different from a simple collection of Grand Prix events.

F1 Sprint is integrated into the racing structure, adding a shorter competitive session before selected full-length Grand Prix weekends. The official 2022 F1 and F2 line-ups, teams, drivers, and liveries provide the licensed foundation, while Grand Prix, Championship, Time Trial, and custom race options support shorter sessions outside career progression.

F1 Life and Pirelli Hot Laps

F1 Life is the game's social and customization hub rather than another championship mode. Players can arrange a personal space, display trophies and collectibles, and unlock cosmetic items such as clothing, accessories, wall art, and furniture.

The hub also connects to the game's supercar content. Pirelli Hot Laps lets you drive road cars from major manufacturers through activities such as time trials, duels, and drift challenges. These events provide a change of pace from single-seater racing, although the central career loop remains focused on Formula 1 and Formula 2 competition.

Supercars can also be displayed and used as part of the broader F1 Life progression. Cosmetic content and virtual currency are optional parts of the commercial model, so players interested only in licensed racing can treat the social layer as supplementary rather than essential.

What the PC package includes today

F1 22 is a premium racing game rather than a free-to-play title. Its core package includes the official F1 and F2 racing framework, career modes, My Team, Grand Prix events, Time Trial, multiplayer, split-screen play, F1 Sprint, Miami International Autodrome content, and the Pirelli Hot Laps activities.

The historical Champions Edition was an enhanced package built around additional My Team Icons, two drivable safety cars for Time Trial, PitCoin, F1 Life items, and themed cosmetic content. Steam also lists a separate Champions Content Bundle, while in-game purchases can be used for virtual currency and cosmetic items.

There is no verified current storefront rebrand that turns F1 22 into Formula One 2022 Classic, F1 22 Definitive Edition, or another replacement product. The important current status is availability: Steam marks the game as no longer available for new purchase, and EA lists it as removed from the EA Play catalogue.

Multiplayer, cross-play, and local racing

F1 22 supports online competition, online co-op, LAN options, and shared-screen split-screen racing. Two-Player Career allows two drivers to progress through a season together, making it the most substantial co-operative mode for players who want more than isolated multiplayer races.

Cross-play connects PC players with PlayStation and Xbox users in Social Race and Two-Player Career. It is not a universal feature for every mode, so the supported playlists matter when arranging a session across platforms.

Steam features include Remote Play Together, Steam Cloud, achievements, Steam Workshop support, and VR support. Online functions require the relevant account and service access, and Steam players must link an EA Account to play.

PC controls, VR, languages, and accessibility

Keyboard and mouse are supported alongside gamepads, with control calibration, vibration, force-feedback options, and presets for multiple connected controllers. The game is better suited to players who enjoy adjusting assists and input response than to those looking for a completely hands-off arcade racer.

PC VR is one of F1 22's defining platform features. SteamVR support places the player inside the cockpit for compatible career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, and multiplayer sessions. Tobii Eye Tracking is also supported, adding an alternative way to adjust view control while racing.

Steam lists interface and subtitle support for English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, and Russian. Full audio is available in several of those languages, while Polish and Russian are listed with interface support and subtitles rather than full audio.

Accessibility options include subtitles, colourblind settings, audio controls, camera customization, vibration controls, and adjustable on-screen elements. These options make it easier to create a usable cockpit view before spending time on more advanced driving settings.

Who should play F1 22 on PC?

F1 22 is a strong fit for players who want an officially licensed open-wheel racing structure with meaningful career progression, adjustable realism, and a large range of race formats. It is especially suitable for people who enjoy improving through repeated laps, learning braking points, and refining strategy rather than simply collecting cars.

The game is less convincing for players seeking a current-season roster, a purely offline product with no account requirements, or an arcade racer with instant handling. Its presentation includes lifestyle customization and supercar activities, but the core experience still expects patience with practice, setups, rules, and race management.

For a more specialized endurance-focused alternative, official WEC racing simulations such as Le Mans Ultimate move the emphasis toward multi-class traffic, long stints, and endurance strategy rather than single-seater championship progression.

Similar PC racing games

Players who prefer rally stages, surface changes, and damage management may find hard-edged rally simulations like DiRT Rally more demanding than F1 22, but the underlying appeal is similar: precise inputs, disciplined preparation, and mastery through repetition.

For a less formal motorsport structure, GRID Legends offers more aggressive contact, varied events, and arcade-leaning handling. F1 22 remains the more focused choice when official open-wheel rules, career administration, and race strategy matter more than broad vehicle variety.

F1 22 FAQ

Is Formula One 2022 the same game as F1 22?

Yes. Formula One 2022 is a common descriptive name for the game, while the official storefront title is F1 22. There is no verified rebrand into a separate classic or definitive edition.

Can you still buy F1 22 on Steam?

The Steam listing states that F1 22 is no longer available on the Steam store. Existing owners can still have access through their accounts, but the listing should not be treated as an active new-purchase page.

Does F1 22 include split-screen and co-op?

Yes. F1 22 includes local split-screen, online multiplayer, online co-op, and Two-Player Career. Steam also lists Remote Play Together for supported sessions.

Does F1 22 support cross-play on PC?

Cross-play is available for Social Race and Two-Player Career between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players. It must be enabled in the game's settings, and other modes may remain platform-specific.

Does F1 22 support VR on PC?

Yes. PC VR support uses SteamVR and covers racing in Driver Career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, and multiplayer. The game also supports Tobii Eye Tracking.

What is included in the F1 22 Champions Edition?

The Champions Edition content includes additional My Team Icons, two safety cars for Time Trial, PitCoin, F1 Life items, and themed cosmetic content. The base game and Champions Content Bundle are separate considerations when evaluating an existing license or package.

Does F1 22 have a meaningful career mode?

Yes. Driver Career and My Team Career provide the main progression structure, with race weekends, development decisions, team objectives, contracts, and season-long championship management. Grand Prix and Time Trial offer shorter alternatives for players who do not want a full career season.