Get a first look at F1 22 today and watch the first Miami Grand Prix this weekend

Sun, sand, sea – Miami is a stunning modern city full of color and culture. Whether you came here for the music, the arts, or the famous beaches, you will always remember your time in the Magic City of the Sunshine State.

Equally important to Miami residents is the sport of their city, and they have it all. Football, basketball, hockey, baseball and football – everyone will find something for themselves. So it’s no surprise that Miami was chosen as the latest venue for the fastest motorsport in the US: Formula One.

The debut race at the Miami International Speedway takes place this weekend and promises to be an exciting event. Ahead of the race, we’ve shared what you can expect with the playable debut F1 22.

Located in the heart of the city, riders and players will have to navigate 19 turns, many of which are in full view of Hard Rock Stadium. With three DRS zones and a long start-finish straight, you’ll have plenty of overtaking opportunities on this fast and smooth track.

This year’s new rules have led to unexpected results in the opening races of a new era of sport. Thanks to the new radical vehicle design, drivers can follow the vehicle in front much closer. These new changes have been reflected in the new physics, tire models and handling added to the F1 22. Recently Announced F1 22 Scuderia Ferrari ambassador and cover star Charles Leclerc leads the championship after a strong start to the season, with defending champion Max Verstappen hot on his heels with a second-place finish after a dominant win at Imola last time.

Not only will F1 22 includes the Miami Circuit at launch along with many other global circuits, but the new Immersive and Broadcast modes will get you closer to the action than ever before. Select Immersive and you’ll need to be on the lookout for risk-rewarded interactive pit stops, as well as keep your car under control during formation laps and safety car periods. Don’t pose a risk? Select Broadcast and those parts of the race will be taken care of for you with authentic cinematic camera angles.

Fan-favorite features such as a career that includes a two-player option, as well as online play and Formula 2 everyone returns. In My Team mode, which lets you place on the grid as the 11th team, you can now further customize your experience by choosing one of three entry points: Rookie, Challenger, and Top Runner. There’s also new adaptive AI so less experienced players can stay competitive throughout every race.

To celebrate the first Miami Grand Prix, we teamed up with local graffiti artist Abstrk to design some exclusive Miami-themed items as a bonus for anyone who pre-orders F1 22: Champions Edition until May 16. In addition to the stunning livery, there are some clothing items to outfit in the new F1 Life Hub, a customizable space where you can showcase your collection of supercars, artwork, furniture, and more.

We’ll have a lot more to share ahead F1 22 release July 1 (or June 28 for Champion Edition players), so stay tuned. In the meantime, we can’t wait to see what the city of Miami has to offer.