Frontier have announced that F1 Manager 2022, their upcoming simulation take on the management side of Formula 1, will release on August 30th and celebrating that, they have finally released a gameplay trailer, which you can check out below.

As the game is very into the detail, I don’t want to mess up any of the words, so here is the official description from the developers.

F1® Manager 2022 offers fans an unrivalled F1® experience, capturing in unprecedented detail the world of F1® and the high-octane excitement of running a team. From the paddock to the podium, players will need to manage decisions on and off the track to ensure their success, all while balancing the books and satisfying both the board and the all-important team sponsors. The team headquarters are the beating heart of any constructor, and in F1® Manager 2022 it’s no different. Aspiring Team Principals will control every aspect of their team from their state-of-the-art HQ. From scouting and investing in best-in-class staff, such as Race Engineers and the Head of Aerodynamics, to developing and assessing new car components, players will need to keep their finger on the pulse to ensure they stay ahead of the competition, both now, and for future seasons to come.

Prior to each race weekend, Team Principals will select their allocation of tyres and spare parts, as well as optional objectives from sponsors to bolster their financial position. In practice sessions, drivers will build up their track and car familiarity, reporting feedback to guide car setup ahead of the all-important qualifying session, where it will be in the hands of the player to decide when to send out their cars and maximise their grid position.

You won’t be starring at Excel sheets the entire time, as when it comes race time, you will get to view everything, as if it was a real tv broadcast. Complete with David Croft, Lead F1 Commentator at Sky Sports, and fellow commentator and former Formula 1 driver, Karun Chandhok lending their voices to the game.

The game is set to release on August 30th, but if you pre-order the digital release, then you will get access on August 25th, which is why you might be seeing that date floating around. A physical release is also planned, but there is no word on a local option yet.