Fantasy F1! What's New This Season?

Scoring Updates and Changes

The game has seen some minor adjustments in scoring, particularly in how the “No Negative” chip works. This season, if you’re contemplating a high-risk strategy, the No Negative chip can be your safety net. Previously applied to the overall total for a driver or constructor, it now works per scoring category, ensuring that any negative scores in specific categories are capped at zero, although points deducted for exceeding the free transfer limit still apply. This nuanced approach allows for more strategic depth in using chips.

Battlemode Unleashed: Head-to-Head Leagues

The head-to-head leagues have been revamped into a match play format, introducing a direct competition aspect where it’s all about winning, losing, or drawing each race. This update brings a competitive edge to the game, making every decision and race outcome even more critical.

League Updates

Enhancements to league functionalities include the ability to pin your favorite leagues and follow celebrity leagues, adding a personal touch and community feel to the game. Additionally, player names are now displayed in the league tables, ramping up the competitive spirit by letting you know exactly who you’re up against.

Look and Feel

A dynamic new homepage awaits players this season, featuring top stats and scoring leaders at a glance. This not only serves as a quick update on how your team is performing but also keeps you informed about the competition.

Game Rules and What’s New for 2024

Chips

The introduction of chips adds a layer of strategy, offering players a chance to boost their team’s score for a particular Grand Prix. The No Negative chip, in particular, has undergone changes to offer more strategic flexibility.

Transfers

While the allowance for two free transfers per team ahead of each Grand Prix remains, the penalty for exceeding this limit has been steepened significantly, from -4 points to -10 points per additional transfer. This change emphasizes the importance of careful planning and strategic foresight in managing your team.

Scoring

The scoring system has been refined to more accurately reflect the drivers’ and constructors’ performances, with points awarded or deducted based on their results in the Grand Prix. The classification throughout the weekend now closely follows the decisions made by the FIA and Formula 1®, ensuring a fair and realistic gaming experience.

Qualifying and Sprint

The points system for qualifying and sprint races has been detailed, offering clear incentives for positions gained and penalizing positions lost, with additional points for pole positions, fastest laps, and overtakes. Constructors also benefit from their drivers’ performances in these segments, adding another layer to team management strategies.

Team Management

The penalty for exceeding the free transfer allowance underscores the need for strategic decision-making in managing your team’s lineup and transfers, ensuring that every move counts.