F1 22

He hadn't beaten a game. He hadn't beaten an algorithm. He had beaten the ghost of the driver he used to be. And in doing so, for one perfect, screaming lap, he had become him again.

He selected Time Trial. Ferrari F1-75. Soft tyres. Perfect track grip. The engine note—a synthesized howl through his headphones—swallowed the room. He hadn't beaten a game

VR is exclusive to PC. Console players (PS5/ Xbox Series X) miss out on this feature, though the 3D audio remains excellent. And in doing so, for one perfect, screaming

Players can choose between "Immersive" sequences, which require manual control of pit stops and formation laps, or "Broadcast" options that use cinematic camera angles similar to televised coverage. Soft tyres

The loading screen for Bahrain flickered, then resolved into the hyper-realistic glare of the Sakhir sun. Leo adjusted his racing gloves—real Alcantara, a gift to himself—and felt the Fanatec wheel hum to life in his hands. F1 22 . It was just a game. But for Leo, it was a time machine.