It had been rumored for some time that Rockstar would add a update with Formula 1 car races. Now, after a long-awaited wait, the content is now available to all users of Grand Theft Auto Online under the name of Open Wheel Racing. The new career mode includes a variety of seven new circuits, two single-seaters inspired by the Formula 1 with their racing skills (KERS and rechargeable turbo) and can be customized in the workshop.
On the races, players have to choose between two cars: Progen PR4 or the Ocelot R88. At the same time, we must select between Three types of tires: soft, intermediate or hard. Soft tires offer more grip, but have a shorter duration, while hard tires have less grip, but offer more durability. Intermediates are precisely that, a balance between the other two types of rubber.
On the other hand, during the races we can make pit stops to change for a new wheelset, something crucial since as we advance in the race the tires will wear out and lose grip. Obviously, the pit stop also allows the vehicle to be repaired.
About the two new cars. The Progen PR4 we saw it last week, based on the McLaren MP4 / 6 and that could be obtained in the casino roulette. Meanwhile he Ocelot R88 It is the other option, slightly cheaper and a little worse. This based on the Lotus 97T but with the characteristic nose of the Alfa Romeo 179B. In both options we can have versions similar to the real cars that Ayrton Senna drove.
In summary, these are the most relevant news of the update Open Wheel Racing:
- Seven new circuits in southern San Andreas, ranging from Los Santos International Airport to Vinewood Hills
- Two new competition vehicles; the Ocelot R88 and the Progen PR4, now available at Legendary Motorsport
- New improvements and customizations: spoilers, covers, engine modifications and much more for racing vehicles
- The new kinetic energy recovery system (KERS), a rechargeable turbo for use in Open Wheel Races
