Simulation masters Frontier Developments have announced that they are bringing their management skills to F1, with the reveal of F1 Manager 2022, which is set to launch this Winter on PC, PlayStation and Xbox.

F1 Manager 22 will have you take the position of the team principal, and lead a team of drivers and engineers to victory across multiple Formula 1 racing disciplines. With unparalleled authenticity and broadcast-quality presentation, F1 Manager 2022 is aiming to deliver a challenging experience for new and die-hard F1e fans alike, while showcasing the intricacies of the world’s most prestigious racing brand.

Ross Brawn, Managing Director - Motorsports, Formula 1®, said, “It’s great to see F1 Manager 2022 take shape and for people to see this exciting title come to life. I know from personal experience that leading a team can be challenging, but it’s certainly rewarding. The F1 Manager franchise is a great opportunity for fans to put themselves in the shoes of a team principal and experience some of that for themselves. I am confident that with their own successful track record in management gaming, Frontier will deliver an enjoyable and engaging experience for fans.”

The first entry in this exciting series of games will invite players and F1® fans to own every aspect of leading a team to victory, upgrading cars and race facilities, hiring drivers and engineers, balancing budgets and driver demands, all before the race weekend kicks into gear. Once the race gets underway, stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions as you manage your team to victory.

Game Director Andy Fletcher, said, “There’s never been a better time to be a Formula 1 fan, and we’re excited to deliver a new way for F1 fans to immerse themselves in the biggest racing spectacle in the world. F1 Manager 2022 will deliver an experience for both new and long-term fans that is as authentic as it is exciting. Our commitment to the ever-changing world of Formula 1 will build a strong foundation for a long and special series that will evolve over time.”

Frontier CEO and founder, David Braben, said, “We are delighted to partner with the great team at Formula 1. We’ve been working closely with them to deliver a truly authentic experience, and they have provided us with extensive access to all aspects of the sport to enable us to do this. We feel this is the start of something special - we’re looking forward to bringing F1 Manager 2022 to players in summer 2022.”

There is no specific details on how it will all work, but if the team at Frontier can let you manage a theme park, or hordes of dinosaurs, then cars should be pretty easy. Of course, the difficulty will arrive in the constant need to place on the podium.