Impressions of F1 26

I play in Grand Prix mode because I want to use real F1 drivers.

And I want the race to unfold realistically.

When I completed the Miami Grand Prix at 100% race distance, Audi's Nico actually finished 7th and scored 6 points!

I was so happy and satisfied to see an Audi finish so high up!

This is exactly the kind of racing I want to see!

Races where a wide range of drivers and teams can score points feel authentic and are incredibly fun!

It feels unrealistic when the same few drivers always score the points!

It’s also a thrilling moment during the race—whether in the lead pack or at the back—when a driver spins out and loses a huge amount of time!

Incidents like that create opportunities for the midfield drivers to move up, making the race really exciting!

Even Mercedes or McLaren drivers make mistakes in the real world sometimes, so it feels very realistic.

The speed of the Mercedes cars is impressive and captivating!

It’s a bit of a shame that they are sometimes too slow, but when they are fast, they gradually pick up the pace after the first pit stop, and by the end of the stint following the second pit stop, they are incredibly quick!

That kind of progression feels so real and engaging!

It really gives you the impression of "This is Mercedes!"

What’s even more surprising—and realistic—is that Kimi is about one-tenth to two-tenths of a second faster per lap than George!

That’s really exciting!

That said, the Mercedes cars can sometimes be too slow, so I do wish they’d tweak that a bit.

Also—and this isn't limited to Mercedes—for some reason, drivers who qualify at the front often seem to lose pace once the actual race starts.

Come-from-behind victories are certainly fun, but in real F1, winning from pole position happens too!

Ferrari is a bit slow, too...

It’s realistic and fun to see mid-field drivers break into the top 10 during qualifying, but come race day, it feels like the usual suspects end up taking the points anyway. Since the same drivers keep scoring points, qualifying starts to feel like nothing more than a formality.

Cadillac doesn't really have the potential to score points yet, so I’d rather see the other teams battling it out for the top 10 spots!

As I mentioned earlier, I’m looking forward to seeing a variety of scenarios and outcomes—like Audi making it into the top 10!

I prioritize realism when I play, so I pay close attention to the finer details!

The graphics and handling are incredibly realistic; it’s a really enjoyable game!

It’s a shame that the team speed settings are a bit too unrealistic!

Overall, it’s a very well-made game, so I’m hoping for an update as soon as possible!