F1 Manager 2024

F1 Manager 2024 doesn't completely escape the pitfalls that come with being an annual series, but great new features like creating your own team still deliver a more compelling management sim.

81%Game Brain Score

gameplay, graphics

stability, story

80% User Score Based on 2,564 reviews

Critic Score 82%Based on 9 reviews

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F1 Manager 2024 is a single player tactical racing game with a economy theme. It was developed by Frontier Developments and was released on July 23, 2024. It received positive reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 2,564 reviews

gameplay41 positive mentions

stability96 negative mentions

Create-A-Team mode adds depth and personalization, greatly enhancing replayability.
Realistic and immersive F1 management experience with detailed car development, race strategy, and team management.
Good graphics and presentation with authentic F1 atmosphere, improved UI, and active developer support with patches and updates.

Numerous persistent bugs and stability issues, including game crashes, save corruption, and interface glitches.
AI opponents have unfair advantages, including unrealistic car development rates and contract behaviors, leading to imbalance.
Steep learning curve and some systems lack depth or clarity, which may be frustrating for new players; the game can feel repetitive over time.

gameplay
185 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of F1 Manager 2024 offers a deep and immersive management experience enhanced by new features such as mechanical failures, team customization, and advanced race strategies, adding realism and unpredictability to races. However, it suffers from a steep learning curve, repetitive mechanics, and numerous bugs that can disrupt enjoyment. While die-hard F1 fans may appreciate the complexity and detail, some players find the gameplay loop becomes stale over time and is hindered by underdeveloped or poorly explained systems.
- “Mechanical failures: unlike previous years, you actually have to worry about the car's reliability, making race strategy much more dynamic.”
- “The mechanical failures and the overhauled mentality system add a crucial layer of depth, ensuring that races are never a simple cruise and that off-track decisions genuinely matter.”
- “Races are fully simulated across practice, qualifying, and race day, with dynamic elements like weather, tire wear, and mechanical issues all playing a factor in your decisions.”
- “The new customised team doesn't change much, the game mechanics are as useless as before; you will end up speeding up non-stop to 16x and only change tire strategy.”
- “But technically after some initial enthusiasm you quickly realize that the management aspect absolutely lacks depth and once you figure out the mechanics after a couple of hours you will proceed to rinse and repeat the same gameplay loop and strategy.”
- “While this game adds 2 new additions ('create a team' and 'sponsors'), it introduces a bunch of new flaws that were not there in the previous version and makes the overall gameplay even simpler / more 'clickified' than the 2023 version.”
graphics
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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F1 Manager 2024 delivers polished and immersive graphics that authentically capture the F1 atmosphere, with detailed car models, slick menus, and broadcast-style camera angles enhancing the experience. While many praise its realistic visuals, some users note minimal improvements from previous versions and highlight issues like optimization problems, graphical bugs, and blurry or inconsistent elements. Overall, the graphics are generally strong for a management game but occasionally marred by technical drawbacks and a perceived overemphasis on visual presentation over gameplay depth.
- “The presentation is also solid, with good visuals and an authentic F1 atmosphere.”
- “F1 Manager has the benefit of official licensing and technological progress; the game is much prettier both in visuals and how it sounds, you can view the races in first person and there are all the drivers and regulations from F1.”
- “The sleek, polished graphics of the race environments, cars, and pit crews add an immersive layer to the game.”
- “Terrible optimization, constant and frequent framerate drops, not enough graphic customization so image is always somehow blurry. Refunded.”
- “The game looks worse graphically than 23, the image is blurry and not sharp. I didn't see anything special in relation to 23, just making a team, which I think is too little to acquire 24. If you have 23, keep it, wait until there really is a graphic revolution.”
- “- graphics: visual glitches are present, such as disappearing cars and incorrect eye rendering.”
stability
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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98%
The game launched with significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, freezes, crashes, and various glitches that often disrupted gameplay. Although patches and updates have improved stability somewhat, it remains noticeably buggy and prone to performance problems, detracting from the overall experience. Users recommend caution, especially at full price, as many critical issues persist even months after release.
- “Although the game had a rough launch, it has since been updated to provide a stable and mostly bug-free experience.”
- “From my experience, the game is now good and mostly bug-free.”
- “A horrible buggy mess that barely gets fixed and is basically unplayable. I was really hoping for this to be great especially since I skipped F1M 23 but it's still the same mess as in F1M 22.”
- “While I really like the core gameplay, and there are many important improvements since the 2022 version, it is frustratingly buggy, full of exploits, strange things happening, softlocking, and even a case where my career got corrupted and can't be continued anymore.”
- “The game freezes and crashes while playing, there are also some bugs preventing progress in-game.”
optimization
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization in F1 Manager 2024 presents a mixed picture: while the game offers deep simulation features like the mentality system and detailed management mechanics, many users report frequent performance issues including frame rate drops, crashes, poor graphical optimization, and inconsistent AI behavior. Some praise its improved stability over previous versions and good UI, but widespread bugs, lack of low-end graphics options, and unpredictable race simulations undermine the overall experience, indicating a need for further patches and performance tuning.
- “I mean it is very immersive, if it simulates half the things it claims it does, it is then a very complex game, yet very well optimized.”
- “It really looks good and very well optimized.”
- “Whether you're optimizing pit strategies, scouting new talent, or fine-tuning your car’s performance, F1 Manager 2024 delivers a deep and immersive simulation.”
- “Terrible optimization, constant and frequent framerate drops, not enough graphic customization so image is always somehow blurry. Refunded.”
- “Unfortunately, this game is very poorly optimized. I don't understand why the graphic settings don't have a low option... the game forces you to play on medium, high, or ultra settings which makes it impossible to play on "non-gaming" computers.”
- “The game launched with game-breaking bugs that showed it had clearly not been playtested past a few races, which is insane for a game this size. After some time some bugs have been fixed but there are still consistent performance issues and crashes.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional narrative, relying instead on player-created stories through extensive team customization and management choices, which offers personalized and varied experiences. Some users appreciate the freedom to craft their own championship storylines, while others miss a structured, engaging story mode like in other F1 titles. Overall, the story aspect is minimal but enriched by user creativity and modding possibilities.
- “The level of customization, from defining your team's origin story and starting funds to designing every detail of your livery and race suits, provides immense replayability.”
- “You can dictate your own terms of development with this feature and write your own story of the championship for seasons to come.”
- “"Create a team" is obviously a great addition, but I particularly love how you get to choose the team's backstory and, by extension, determine how hard the game is going to be to start off with.”
- “Sports management games thrive on the automatic storytelling that occurs in them, but in F1 Manager it really doesn't happen.”
- “Good game, you can make your own team etc., but it lacks story; it's just the same over and over again.”
- “Take notes from F1 2024 story mode or something; add a little spice.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is generally praised, particularly due to the create-a-team mode and extensive customization options, which allow for diverse playstyles and strategic choices. While some users feel the long-term replay value could be improved compared to competitors like Motorsport Manager, the depth of management systems and season dynamics provide strong engagement for multiple seasons. Mod support and potential future features like an in-game database editor are also seen as opportunities to enhance replayability further.
- “The create-a-team mode is a great addition, adding a lot of replay value and letting you fully shape your own team.”
- “The level of customization, from defining your team's origin story and starting funds to designing every detail of your livery and race suits, provides immense replayability.”
- “This new mode adds a refreshing layer of personalization and strategic choice, allowing players to decide whether they want to start as a scrappy underdog or a championship contender, greatly enhancing replayability and player investment.”
- “It's an okay simulator for a season maybe, but replayability is low.”
- “Unfortunately, when you have to prioritize research, tweak parts, train new pilots, and schedule pit stop crew training, there is not much replayability.”
- “My suggestion is to wait for a huge discount or for the game to be in a more playable state.”
grinding
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is extensive and can be highly time-consuming, often feeling tedious due to mechanics like slow progress during races, repetitive practice sessions, and frequent costly repairs. However, many players find the grind satisfying and rewarding, especially when transforming a poor team into a top contender, appealing to those who enjoy deep customization and long-term progression.
- “Some really poor game mechanics - no hints or tips offered; if you haven't got a part built in time for a race, it just brings the game to a grinding halt.”
- “Additionally, buildings and testing centers suffer from unreasonable decay rates, requiring constant and costly repairs, making it a tedious mechanic.”
- “Practice sessions are boring and tedious; I just wish they’d figure out a way to make practices feel less tedious.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some players praising the authentic engine sounds and dynamic soundtrack that enhance the racing atmosphere, while others find the menu music repetitive or unremarkable. Overall, the soundtrack effectively complements the game’s ambiance but may feel too similar to previous versions.
- “I can't stop playing this please send help the F1 theme song is integrating into my brain arghhhhhhh!”
- “The sound design is solid, with authentic engine noises and a dynamic soundtrack that captures the excitement of race weekends.”
- “The well-crafted music complements the game's ambiance, setting the tone without being distracting.”
- “The soundtrack is appalling.”
- “I always have black screen and background music play just before starting the first session of the Australian GP, and the only thing I can do is shut down the game.”
- “Save music, same voice, same graphics, just a little addon but the price always goes up.”
emotional
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a compelling emotional experience through its innovative mentality system, adding depth to team management by reflecting the emotional states of drivers and staff. Players appreciate the emotional stakes and touching moments, which complement the strategic gameplay and create a richly rewarding and immersive experience.
- “The creative freedom of build-your-own-team, the emotional stakes of the mentality system, and strategic layers like sponsor dynamics and car development all combine for a richly rewarding experience.”
- “Overall, F1® Manager 2024 is a bold step forward for the series, offering unprecedented freedom to create and manage a team, deeper emotional and strategic layers with the mentality system and talent development, and a more dynamic race experience.”
- “The "mentality system" is a beautiful addition, because now, not only do you have to worry about aerodynamics and finances, but also the emotional state of everyone in your team.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is often derived from unexpected and quirky elements, such as amusing car parking animations, rare yet hilarious bugs, and playful managerial quirks. While not intentionally comedic, these moments add a lighthearted charm that provides entertainment and engagement beyond the core realistic gameplay. However, humor is more situational and subtle rather than overtly prominent.
- “One thing that is incredibly funny to me is calling the cars to the pits and seeing how they are literally parking it in the garage. I didn't expect to see that kind of stuff in a game that is so realistic, to be honest.”
- “Bugs are rare but can happen with hilarious consequences such as a crash at certain spots of the Azerbaijan GP allows the driver to clip through the barrier, making them collide with cars on the other side.”
- “It's not perfect and you can see some bug here and there but overall it's a solid game, funny and gives you hours of involvement.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its authentic F1 presentation, detailed visuals, realistic tracks, and immersive engine sounds, creating a compelling racing experience. However, some feel the crowd animations are lacking and don't fully enhance the atmosphere. Overall, it delivers a solid and engaging ambiance with notable depth.
- “Visually and aurally, the game is polished, with detailed car models, realistic tracks, and authentic engine sounds that contribute to a compelling racing atmosphere.”
- “The presentation is also solid, with good visuals and an authentic F1 atmosphere.”
- “It has a great atmosphere and depth.”
- “Grandstands are filled with people who can only jump or wave; it just doesn't feel like they've attempted anything close to creating atmosphere.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of this game is heavily criticized for feeling like a blatant cash grab, with players noting that it was rushed and released in an unfinished, buggy state despite negative feedback. Many believe the pricing is unjustified given the game's quality, suggesting the developers prioritized profit over polish and proper testing.
- “Even now, with terrible feedback they are trying to cash grab as much as possible by placing it on sale, it is still not worth it at this price. I have played games on early access that are nowhere near as buggy as this game is as an alleged finished product.”
- “Out of all the unfinished blatant cash grabs I have ever played, this one might be on the top of the list.”
- “The game, like many games nowadays, feels rushed, unfinished or like a 'cash grab', just get it out there, the players will test it for us, methodology.”