![]() The objective of the two-day, 10-test event is to find your way onto a better team than Caterham or Marussia (sorry guys), since you can only start Career Mode with a team from the bottom half of the leader board. The problem, as we see it, is that all of the computer-controlled drivers use the boosts whenever possible, so you better be adept with the buttons quick or risk being left in 20th place. Players get to do braking and acceleration tests, practice hitting apexes and learn to use the KERS and DRS, which we found to be the most difficult to get used to. The young driver's test, which takes place at the Yaz Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, is a great way to get a feel for the game before your first (virtual) practice at Melbourne, Australia. An introductory young driver's test was added to the Career Mode, and now the game also has a Scenario Mode, where you have to hold off a field of competitors for a few laps or pass a few specific drivers in different challenges. The newest version of the game features updated rules, tire changes and remodeled vehicle handling to reflect the changes. We hadn't played with the series since the first version was released in 2010. The Xbox version will be downloadable next week, and the retail versions will follow. Currently, complete digital versions are available at the PlayStation store and on Steam for PC for $60. We'll admit we were pumped when our review copy arrived unexpectedly on Friday morning ahead of the game's retail release. New for this year is Classic Mode, which pits you against some of the Formula One greats from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Codemasters' F1 simulator is back for 2013 with all the drivers, cars and tracks from the current season. ![]()
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