In the wake ofFormula 1’s post-
Bernie ownership, the sport has
increased its reach on new digital
platforms. They range from the post-
race Twitter showto the release
of an official podcast. With new
hour-long episodesavailable each
week, the series – hostedby former
F1 RacingscribeTom Clarkson –
concluded at the end of last year.
But fans of the long interview
format were delighted when a second
series began inMarch. This is nota
review or preview of currentraces,
but standaloneinter viewswith the
legends of our sport.
The second series maintains the
same high standards of the first, with
some absolutegems. Even the most
knowledgeable of fans will uncover
facts they never knew before.
Unmissable interviews in the second
series include Alan Jones, Murray
Walker and Kimi Räikkönen. Andfor
those with an eye on the juniors,
there’s even aFormula 2 podcast
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assettocorsa.net/competizione/A mobile game seemingly designed
to while away a long car or train
journey,F1 Pack Rivalsis essentially
a card-collectingexercise. Upto 700
different cards areavailable and
each one has different qualities, such
as a greater value or power.
You can trade or buy cards and theofficially licenced collection includes
F1 circuits, drivers andteams. The
key gameplay involves racing a car
around a circuit while activating your
‘card’ through gates on the racetrack.
This is atest of both reactions and
strategy. The better your reactions,
the more rewards you will gain.
Judgingby the look andfeel of
this app, it’s probably targeted at a
younger market. The designer,Avid
Games, has previously developed
similar gamesfor the NFL and NBA.F1 PACK RIVALS
iOS & Android
Price:Free (in-app purchases)
f1packrivals.comThis is a new simulation game based
on the Blancpain GT series,featuring
a host of GT3 machines across
a number of European circuits.
Formula 1 fans will enjoy the classic
tracks – such as Brands Hatch and
Spa – and can evenget a heads-up
on the nuances of Zandvoort before
the Dutchvenue returnsto the F1
calendar next year.
It’s availableto play in both singleand multiplayer modes and gamers
can drive all the prestigious marques
from the championship, such as
Ferraris, McLarens, Lamborghinis
and Aston Martins.
The game’s realismextends
to official drivers andteams,
photorealistic weather conditions,
graphics and night races – which
certainly makes the game look
spectacular. The immersion continues
with improved tyre and aerodynamic
models, and attentionto detail is on
a par with many similar simulation
games such asProject Cars 2and
Gran Turismo Sport.
At the moment the game has yet
to have a console release, but that is
expected later this year.