Formula 1

A controversial topic, spurred on by the GT World Challenge using esports to form part of the Teams’ Championship points within 2021 and with many esports competitions previously offering real-world driving or training, we dive in head-first on the latest Traxion Podcast episode. Does sim racing open more doors? Is there a genuine crossover between…Continue reading “Do esports have a place in real-world motorsport? – The Traxion Podcast, episode seven”»

We had a discussion about Rocket League when we first started Traxion. We said we weren’t going to report on it because it’s technically not a racing game, even though there are esports leagues and cars in the game – the exception being if there was some really ‘big’ news. Well, first there was an…Continue reading “Formula 1 and NASCAR content for Rocket League Season 3”»

If you like new liveries, funny podium emotes and shiny new helmet designs, then you’re in luck. Podium Pass Season 5 is live right now within the F1 2020 video game. As per usual, there are 30 new tiers to progress through, plus the requisite new challenges to earn bonus pay-outs. A new feature this…Continue reading “Podium Pass Series 5 out now in F1 2020”»

As we approach the start of another Formula 1 season, the Traxion team go back in time to discuss their favourite F1 game memories, spanning three generations of games. The F1 games have a long and storied history, with titles on the Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum and GameBoy, plus the renowned Grand Prix games on…Continue reading “F1 racing game memories – The Traxion Podcast, episode five”»

The 2021 Formula 1 season has a lot to look forward to. Based on the pre-season testing results, there’s a chance Mercedes has some serious competition from Red Bull, meanwhile, the ‘midfield’ squads looked to have closed the gap to the front two teams. As ever though, testing is one thing, racing is quite another,…Continue reading “WATCH: We preview the F1 2021 season while racing in Australia”»

Though it’s 2021 season looks to be mostly back to normal proceedings, Formula 1 continues to maintain its presence in the virtual scene not just with the F1 Esports Series, but with the highly entertaining Virtual Grand Prix. On February 7th, stars and pros alike took to Codemasters’ F1 2020 rendition of the Silverstone Grand…Continue reading “Russell braves Albon challenge to take victory in British Virtual Grand Prix”»

With the officially sanctioned and Codemasters Birmingham developed Formula 1 games riding the crest of a wave thanks to F1 2020’s engrossing My Team career mode and the popularity of esports, continuing to take the series forward will be a big undertaking. The most recent instalment ticks many of the boxes required for a great…Continue reading “What we’d like to see in a new F1 game”»

The F1 Esports fraternity were caught unawares today as Ferrari made the blockbuster signing of two-time champion Brendon Leigh alongside 2019 winner David Tonizza. It marks the first time in F1 Esports Series history that a team has hosted two world champions in the same team. Leigh joins the Italian team from the Mercedes F1…Continue reading “Brendon Leigh joins Ferrari Driver Academy for F1 Esports”»

F1 announced today that they would be repeating the series of esports events made popular during last year’s “lockdown season”. It comes as many nations are still in states of lockdown or partial lockdown and aims to give fans some Formula 1 based entertainment during those cold and bleak winter months. Format Changes & Charity…Continue reading “Formula 1 Virtual Grand Prix Series Returns for 2021”»