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Two brand-new circuits arrive in F123: Las Vegas and Lusail.

Test your talent at the newest destinations in F1® 23 - the authentically recreated Las Vegas Grand Prix and Qatar Grand Prix join the F1® 23 in-game line-up. Fly around the spectacular street circuit under the dazzling lights of the Las Vegas strip, and race around the Lusail International Circuit on the outskirts of the desert city of Doha.

The highly anticipated Las Vegas circuit has been built from the ground up in F1® 23, and the game will be the first chance for fans -- and F1 drivers themselves -- to experience the track ahead of the race. In-game, the track will be as accurate as possible. It was designed from thousands of reference photos from around Las Vegas, and a huge amount of photogrammetry data that was acquired from the Vegas strip for ultimate authenticity.

For Lusail, official FOM computer-aided design combined with ArcGIS World Atlas aerial imagery, height data, and photogrammetry of the circuit were integrated to create the most accurate representation of the new track.

When F1® 23 launches, you’ll be able to race at some additional fan-favorite circuits like Portimao (Portugal) , Paul Ricard (France), and Shanghai (China).

Owners of F1® 22 or F1® 2021 get 10% off when pre-purchasing F1® 23 Champions Edition.

Pre-purchase F1® 23 Champions Edition by May 31, 2023 to unlock the Las Vegas Content Pack, 3 days early access, Max Verstappen exclusively designed in-game customisation items, 18,000 PitCoin, and more!*



*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-23/disclaimers for details.

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Following on from the reveal of EA SPORTS™ F1® 23 last week, dive into the details you might have missed and more about what to expect ahead of launch on June 16, 2023.

Check out the first F1® 23 deep dive video, narrated by Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham, below:

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Handling and Physics Changes
F1® 23's handling and physics have had a significant upgrade on previous years, resulting in better handling, low-speed traction, and overall vehicle driveability.

Veteran players will immediately notice a difference, as vehicle behaviour in particular is more authentic thanks to three key areas of reworking: acceleration, braking, and cornering.

Updates to physics calculations for the slip of the tyres and how this interacts with the inertia of the car have been made. Plus, the way each car's engine delivers torque has been refined, with more progressive steps relative to gear and throttle input.

On-track surfaces such as kerbs and rumble strips will be noticeably more pronounced, thanks to improvements made to the underfloor of each car, delivering a more true-to-life experience.

Adopting feedback from real F1® teams and drivers such as Anthony Davidson, players will notice a closer balance between mechanical grip from tyres and aerodynamic grip from the cars.

All these changes result in F1® 23 offering the most authentic F1® driving experience around.

Introducing Precision Drive™
Whilst the reworked handling and physics changes will be instantly noticeable when using a force-feedback steering wheel, players on pad will also recognise some radical improvements too.

F1® 23 will debut Precision Drive™ controller technology, offering those who play on pad an entirely overhauled experience.

Right off the bat, you'll notice a more direct feel for greater accuracy with each steering input, evident in all situations from full-lock on hairpins to smaller correctional changes through sweeping corners.

Whether your driving style is smooth and flowing or more suited to sustained aggression, you’ll start to feel a lot more confident across each circuit and during those crucial wheel-to-wheel battles.
A New Race Distance
Whilst some players want to tackle full race lengths that mirror those in the sport, others may prefer shorter options for less time-intensive play sessions.

For those players, a new 35% race distance - previously only seen in F1® Esports - strikes the perfect balance between the short and long race options, whilst still adhering to the same rules that apply to full races, such as the mandatory pitstop rule.

This new race distance offers even greater variety when it comes to replicating your favourite race weekends in F1® 23.

Return of Red Flags
Red flags have become increasingly more popular in real-world F1® races, forcing teams to tear up their existing strategies in preparation for race restarts.

Making their return to the series after nine years in F1® 23, red flags will add even more drama to proceedings, as you’ll need to rethink your plans on-the-fly as you head back to the pits.

A red flag can either be triggered by racing incidents caused by other drivers in multiplayer, by the AI in offline modes, or during periods of extreme wet weather conditions.

As with the real sport, you’ll be able to adjust your race strategy, fit new tyres, and repair some damage to your car before the race restarts. Additionally, the sensitivity of red flags can be adjusted in the menu to suit your preference.

Las Vegas and Lusail
As previously mentioned at F1® 23's reveal, two brand-new racing locations will be making their debut at launch - the Las Vegas Street Circuit in Nevada, USA and the Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar.

The Las Vegas Street Circuit has been built from the ground up and was created using thousands of reference photos and substantial photogrammetry data to offer the authentic experience, even before it’s raced in the real-world.

For the Losail International Circuit, official FOM computer-aided design combined with ArcGIS World Atlas aerial imagery, height data, and photogrammetry of the circuit were all used to create the most accurate representation of this circuit.


As a reminder, Circuit Paul Ricard (France), Shanghai International Circuit (China), and the Algarve International Circuit (Portugal) - better known as Portimão - will all be included when F1® 23 launches as legacy tracks for use in various different game modes.


Even More
We’ve barely scratched the surface on what’s coming to F1® 23 on June 16.

Braking Point 2, F1® World, enhanced multiplayer, as well as the return of Career and My Team make for an exciting package. We’ll have more details to share on these in the coming weeks but you can also check out the reveal article which lifts the lid on some of these features.


Owners of F1® 22 or F1® 2021 get 10% off when pre-purchasing F1® 23 Champions Edition.

Pre-purchase F1® 23 Champions Edition by May 31, 2023 to unlock the Las Vegas Content Pack as well as receiving 3 days early access, Max Verstappen exclusively designed customisation items, 18,000 PitCoin, and more!*


Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-23/disclaimers for details.

Owners of F1® 22 or F1® 2021 get 10% off when pre-purchasing F1® 23 Champions Edition in-game. Pre-purchase F1® 23 Champions Edition by May 31, 2023, to unlock the Las Vegas Content Pack featuring a car livery and driver items inspired by the dazzling Vegas lights.

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Pre-purchase F1® 23 Champions Edition to receive the game and:

• 3 days Early Access with additional Early Access XP Double Boost
• Max Verstappen exclusively designed racing customisation items:
o Car Livery - Helmet - Suit - Gloves
• New My Team Racing Icons:
o Nigel Mansell, Jamie Chadwick, Pastor Maldonado, Kamui Kobayashi
• Braking Point 2 My Team Icons:
o Devon Butler, Aiden Jackson, Callie Mayer, Casper Akkerman
• Braking Point 2 Customisation items - Casual and race wear ingame items inspired by Braking Point 2:
o T-shirt, hoodie, cap, helmets, Konnersport car livery, suit, gloves
• F1® World Bumper Pack:
o Get a head start in the all new F1® World with this pack of Resources, a Unique Upgrade, and 7 days of XP Boost that increases the XP you earn from being on-track by +50%
• Virtual Currency - 18,000 PitCoin
*Conditions and restrictions apply. See https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-23/disclaimers for details.

Line up on the front row of the grid from the comfort of your own home during this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix as you race around Albert Park Circuit in F1 22.

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