Formula 1 mode came via the latest update for GTA Online Open wheel racing in the game. However, the relatively realistic motorsport races collide with the aggressive driving style that many GTA players are used to.
What's in the new update?
The patch brings two new open-wheel vehicles, seven high-speed tracks and numerous customization options for the racing cars.
Players not only have to show off their driving skills, but also Keep tires and other vehicle parts in good conditionto get to the destination safely. The races take place like real Formula 1 competitions on specially designed routes.
Is the mode too realistic for GTA Online?
Compared to the other racing modes from GTA Online, where crashes are common, the new mode demands a lot Precision and prudence from the players. While collisions usually have little effect, they tend to prematurely end here for the sensitive high-speed vehicles, since they are difficult to control and easily damaged.
In case of doubt, only the newly introduced pit stops will help. You have to consider strategically whether you want to continue driving despite problems or repair the car for safety reasons. Even if you don't collide, the tires will wear out over time, so you can get into trouble.
Chaos on the racetrack
Simply crashing into walls and driver colleagues and quickly getting back on track or respawning doesn't work here. Much to the annoyance of many GTA players who are not used to the game. A Reddit user recorded a particularly unfortunate collision at the start of a race:
Welcome to Open Wheel Racing in GTA Online! from r / gtaonline
The drivers not only throw each other out of the race when they crash into each other, but also become dangerous obstacles for other players. Even a crash can cause chaos to break out.
If you drive carefully and sometimes use the brakes instead of the gas, you have a good chance of finishing safely. On Reddit, players also take the small accidents during the races with humor – after all, crashes occur everywhere in GTA Online.
A curious experiment in GTA recently caused a stir, too: 5: 1,000 Twitch viewers were driving an airplane together.
