F1 2018 goes back to France for the first time in a decade
This was also the first time that the four drivers were able to get their hands on F1 2018, which will release onto PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC worldwide on Friday 24th August 2018.
“Of course the French Grand Prix is the one I am most looking forward to in the year,” said Haas F1 Team driver, Grosjean. “It will be my first time racing in my home Grand Prix and a lot of French fans are coming to support us."
“I have been playing games since I was a kid... and I haven’t stopped,” said Ocon. “The games have evolved massively and are getting more and more realistic. It is still my routine to go training during the day and I play for one or two hours in the evening... and I find it very useful. When we don’t have a race weekend I keep racing on my own.”
“This is my first try on F1 2018 and I am super impressed. I am a big fan of the games and have played them since I was a kid”, added Gasly. “Every year it keeps getting better. I am massively excited. To have a home Grand Prix is a special feeling. You can really feel the support.”
Sainz commented: “I spend my time at home practising in the Formula 1 game and on the simulator at Renault. You can be sure that we do this kind of practice.”
Reflecting on the feedback of the drivers, Lee Mather, Game Director, F1 2018 said: “It is fantastic for us to get time with the real drivers. These are the guys who know what it is really like to drive these incredible cars and to have them give honest feedback is always extremely valuable. The fact that they were all positive about the game and the direction in which we are taking it is great to hear.”
IF that was not enough news for you, Codemasters has also announced that anyone who pre-orders the game will get the iconic 2009 Brawn BGP-001 and the 2003 Williams FW25 for free. Both cars will be available for separate purchase later on as well.
Luke Henderson