F1 2018 New Car Models Come to F1 2018 as Part of Build 1.06 on PC

[Paul Jeffrey]

F1 2018 by Codemasters has been updated to version 1.06 - and with it adds the latest updated car models of the current Formula One season...

Releasing what is a pretty impressive sized update earlier today, Codemasters have deployed one of the more sizable and impressive releases to the very solid Formula One 2018 videogame on PC, bringing the latest version of the title up to build number 1.06 and including some very noteworthy changes to the title.

Of the most noticeable will be several seasonal updates to the car design of a number of teams, with Ferrari, McLaren, Force India, Renault and Haas having all received attention in the 3D model department, plus various livery updates to bring the game content right up to date with the current season.

Other changes include a welcome rebalancing of the car performances to better match the current formbook in Formula One, plus many other miscellaneous changes and improvements to the game.

Build 1.06 Update Notes:

• 2018 Car model and Livery Updates
  
• Various livery and sponsor logo updates to teams
  
• Updated McLaren nosecone
  
• Updated Ferrari mirror mountings
  
• Updated Force India sidepod turning vane geometry and steering wheel materials
  
• Updated Renault front wing and rear wing endplates
  
• Updated Haas sidepod turning vanes, mirror mountings and halo geometry
  
• 2018 Vehicle Performance Updates
  
• Players can now change AI difficulty between sessions
  
• Updated DRS Detection zones for the 2018 Singapore GP
  
• Updated Hungary and Singapore Track Map Videos
  
• Fixed an issue where it was possible to have DRS use on incorrect parts of the track after using instant replay
  
• Made some adjustments to the AI R&D Progression in Career
  
• Achievements – “Every artist was first an amateur” should now unlock correctly
  
• Fixed an issue where the player was being awarded an incorrect 10 place grid drop penalty instead of 5, for changing a gearbox in career
  
• Fixed an issue where the player was being awarded a 5 place grid drop penalty instead of 10, for fitting an extra MGU-K, Control Electronics or Energy Store component for the 1st time.
  
• Xbox One – Fixed Xbox Voice chat not working
  
• PC – Global leaderboards are now showing in the Steam client
  
• Multiplayer – Fixed an issue in multiplayer where the host was able to select re-start session after receiving terminal damage
  
• Multiplayer – Fixed a deadstate issue for players starting OSQ when the host and secondary host are dedicated spectators
  
• Multiplayer – Fixed an issue where cars would spawn on top of each other after joining in progress a OSQ session and then loading into a race
  
• Improved stability and various other fixes

F1 2018 is out now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.

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 Pleased with the new update? Have you noticed any missing updated bodywork from the current grid of cars? What would you like to see Codemasters focus on next with F1 2018? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!​

 

[Chris]

Perfect! Just in time for Spain in my Career mode, traditionally where big upgrades come to the cars

 

[Nick Hill]

Codies took their sweet time getting to this point, but they've (finally) absolutely nailed it, IMO. I've had heaps of fun with F1 2018 with the promise of plenty more to come.

Still not sure it's worth $60, but I think that's more about me being a crusty old guy who remember when you could get a whole bag of hard candies for a nickel and still have change left over for the trolley ride home.

 

[Nick Hill]

Oh, and to answer the question in the OP - a couple things that would take this game from a home run to a grand slam for me:

1) Add GP2 to career mode. Bonus points for going even further back down the ladder (F3, etc).

2) Add playable historical seasons, even if this requires filling in some holes with placeholder teams. Bonus points for every classic track/layout they throw our way.

 

[Jach]

Very big update but the translation is still funny

 

[anthonyl59]

Major stutters need to be fixed...they are breaking the game! Every lap I am getting 1 second pauses where the game STOPS and then starts again..most times mid corner. resulting in a spin or hitting the wall. Lots of people are complaining about the same thing on various forums...

Im running a Ryzen 1600 / GTX 1080 TI Aorus Extreme edition / 16Gb Ram / Asus PG279Q 27: Gsync screen..

 

[Durge Driven]

First day I did a benchtest I noticed tearing even though fps never dropped near to refresh

Try bench test at Belgium and watch the big light posts

To be fair I have not done settings or driven, waiting for usb adaptor for pedals to use new wheel a month so no ACC either lol p

 

[Gerard Hatfield]

Major stutters need to be fixed...they are breaking the game!

Not sure if it's the same problem. I have a 1080ti and had some really annoying stutters. I found that the GPU was running hot , overclocking & underclocking quickly to keep it under 84 degrees, causing the stutters. Once I set a fan profile using Precision XOC I solved the stutters.

 

[Alastre]

Maybe now the interviews cutscene won't be at 13 fps anymore, with a Titan X Pascal it's a bit frustrating, like see the replays drops fps till 35 or even less FPS...

 

[blackcelica]

Some of the livery updates are not that good, especially the redbull. It now has low res textures which make it look awful.

 

[Matthew Booth]

Some of the livery updates are not that good, especially the redbull. It now has low res textures which make it look awful.

Just like real life then

 

[timson72]

No fix for starting a race with -10 laps of fuel then.

 

[Majuh]

Very big update but the translation is still funny

Not sure if I'm missing something but that's literally the name of the team this year.

 

[NtsParadize]

ok

 

[Swedish Racing Elite]

Major stutters need to be fixed...they are breaking the game! Every lap I am getting 1 second pauses where the game STOPS and then starts again..most times mid corner. resulting in a spin or hitting the wall. Lots of people are complaining about the same thing on various forums...

Im running a Ryzen 1600 / GTX 1080 TI Aorus Extreme edition / 16Gb Ram / Asus PG279Q 27: Gsync screen..

I have the same problem..

 

[Jach]

Not sure if I'm missing something but that's literally the name of the team this year.

"红牛一队" literally means "RedBull 1st Team", "红牛二队" literally means "RedBull 2nd Team"(yes that's how we call them in China). So in Chinese "红牛一队" can only refer to the Team called RedBull Racing, not the name "RedBull"

 

[Ho3n3r]

"红牛一队" literally means "RedBull 1st Team", "红牛二队" literally means "RedBull 2nd Team"(yes that's how we call them in China). So in Chinese "红牛一队" can only refer to the Team called RedBull Racing, not the name "RedBull"

 

[NDG]

"红牛一队" literally means "RedBull 1st Team", "红牛二队" literally means "RedBull 2nd Team"(yes that's how we call them in China). So in Chinese "红牛一队" can only refer to the Team called RedBull Racing, not the name "RedBull"

Because originally, there's no "Team 2" under the Toro Rosso branding in F1.

Similar to HAAS that got translated to "哈斯" (HA-SE), Toro Rosso should be translated to something like "多肉 - 肉瘦" which is even funnier if you are native Chinese. Anyways, to those who can't read, "多肉 - 肉瘦" translates to "more meat - skinny meat", but it's pronounced as "TOU RO RO SO" which can also be good if the sound is all you are after.

Devs surely knew using "Redbull Team 2" or "红牛二队" is more appropriate.

 

[motoliser]

Dont give a rats ass for this update!!!
The season is close to the end and next race there will be more updates to the real cars and we get back to square1.

They should fix more important issues like stupid pit animations...

 

[blackcelica]

The livery updates are really bad, it has ruined the crisp HD look of the cars. Red bull, Toro Rosso and force India are the most noticeable.