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PC Patches

PC Patch 1 (7.4mb) - 10th July 2015

  • The fixes that are currently in the new patch are as listed below.
  • Flashback and the Instant Replay Flashback causes game to crash to desktop
  • Instant Replay - The game is crashing when entering an instant replay in all game modes
  • Backing out from a lobby in which you were a Client and Hosting a new Lobby will result in you not having Host Options for your new Lobby
  • Fuel info resets every time you cross the start/finish line
  • Out of box settings appear to be too high on onboard Intel GPUs
  • Graphics options do not save in certain situations
  • When a player collides before or after resetting to track, they get disqualified.
  • Clipping on the nose camera on the Manor car
  • Game crashes after running benchmark
  • Tyre wear carries over from short qualifying to race between intermediate & option tyres
  • Hang occurs when host backs out of Custom Lobby just before countdown finishes and loading begins.
  • Multiplayer qualifying result inconsistent across players
  • Backing out of a Lobby on 0 seconds of the countdown timer can result in a Hang if the player then creates and leaves a Custom Session.
  • Host will perpetually load after quitting game via front end after getting terminal damage in multiple races in custom lobby.
PC Patch 2 (7.3mb) - 14th July 2015

  • Fixed crash caused when switching between game running in a window to running in full screen
  • Fixed crash when reducing the resolution of the game
  • Fix for game timer running too fast during frame spikes
  • Fix for camera speeding up at start of broadcast sequences
  • Fix for tyre regulations not correctly working in short Championship weekends

PC Patch 3 (8.0mb) - 20th July 2015

  • Fix for an issue where players can display as 'Spectators' in an online lobby after joining via invite, and remain as spectators when loading into an online session
  • Fixed an issue where all clients in a 16 player session were kicked from the session simultaneously after idling in the lobby.
  • Fix for an issue where players will desync as vehicles are overtaken in the pit lane on certain tracks.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause the f1.exe to crash when exiting the game
  • Fixed an issue where the game crashes to desktop when changing resolution on track
  • Fixed an issue where resizing window during active gameplay causes game to crash
  • Fixed an issue where spectate does not accurately replicate the state of the session if a player joins the session before spectating.
  • Fixed an issue with error code 41 - Game attempts to complete installation again after quitting out
PC Patch 4 (16.4mb) - 31st July 2015

  • We've addressed many of the causes for various crashes and hangs.
  • Fixed the issue causing a deadzone on your wheel after setting your wheel and pedals up.
  • The grey flashback filter will now clear correctly
  • Reduced motion blur
  • Snag removed from turn 4 at Melbourne
  • Car model for Manor will now display correctly all the time
  • Cars can no longer retire in the pit lane
  • Assist settings will now save correctly
  • Vote to skip added to Online practice
  • No longer disqualified when resetting to track
  • Allow the user to customise their Championship Season weekend.
  • Fixed Fuel Mix levels appearing to produce incorrect vehicle performances.
  • Car can no longer become stuck in second gear when exiting the pit lane.
  • Fixed the Chase camera angle sometimes becoming permanently tilted after changing control bindings on supported controllers.
  • Leaderboards will now be updated without having to go back to the main menu.

PC Patch 5 (6.7mb) - 10th August 2015

We just set live a small patch for F1 2015. We are aware of other the other issues and working on them but we wanted to take the opportunity to get this out ASAP as it was affecting a lot of players.
  • Fixed deadzone being incorrectly applied to steering wheels
  • Fixed steering wheel settings not saving correctly

PC Patch 6 (394.4mb) - 20th August 2015

  • Fixed AI always pitting on the same lap as their team mate
  • Fixed some instances of cars getting stuck in the pit lane
  • Fixed infrequent crash in the pit lane
  • Fixed car resetting to track when using flashback in the pit lane
  • Fixed instances of the pitting strategy not always updating correctly
  • Fixed fuel changes not saving correctly when changed under parc fermé conditions
  • Fixed various errors with the damage, fuel and temperature swipe
  • Fixed game stutter when the player takes control of an AI-driven car
  • Fixed AI cars having punctured tyres in P2 and P3 sessions in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed identical weather being used for all practice sessions in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed game resuming instantly when backing out of replay
  • Fixed flickering on track reflections in wet weather on high graphics settings
  • Fixed objects popping when playing with multi-monitor and wide screen setups
  • Added ability to adjust camera and field of view settings
  • Fixed McLaren 2015 car’s gear paddles glowing orange under braking
  • Added ability to delete car setups
  • Added a new “invite only” custom match option
  • Added push to talk functionality for voice comms
  • Improved session joining speed through the multiplayer hoppers.
  • Reconfigured hoppers to give one hopper per difficulty setting
  • Updated feature race to Belgian Grand Prix
  • Fixed players with invalidated lap times being shown as in 1st place during one shot qualifying sessions
  • Fixed grid order being incorrect after one-shot qualifying session if players had invalidated their lap times
  • Fixed several instances of players failing to start a session after other players have left the game
  • Fixed race start timer increasing whenever a player joins a hopper lobby
  • Fixed players acquiring another player’s points when joining a session mid-season
  • Fixed saved lobby settings not loading in correctly
  • Fixed players not joining hopper lobbies correctly from some game modes
  • Fixed car body not loading in correctly in some multiplayer race
  • Fixed multiple incorrect fastest lap notifications being displayed during online practice sessions
  • Fixed vote to skip track being used multiple times in lobbies
  • Added notifications for players retiring during a multiplayer session
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements
Please note that voice command support is still being developed, and is expected to be delivered in a later update


PC Patch 7 (6.8mb) - 21th August 2015

We just set live a small patch for F1 2015 to resolve an issue that cropped up in yesterdays patch.
  • Fixed assists being available in the Hardcore – No assists hopper.
  • Extended the default bounds of the Field of View user adjustment.
PC Patch 8 (108.9mb) - 27th August 2015

  • Fixed the AI not using DRS and running lean fuel mix for the first two sectors in One-Shot Qualifying sessions.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to run in to the back of other cars.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to pit too frequently in some circumstances.
  • Advanced Wheel Settings are now unlocked for all controllers.
  • Removed the restriction from the Beginner Introduction hopper.
  • Fixed the countdown timer in hoppers so it always starts at 60 seconds in between sessions.
  • Removed cars that are not present in Qualifying 2 and 3 from the mini-map.
  • Fixed a number of issues with multi monitor support.
PC Patch 9 (6.9mb) - 3rd September 2015

  • Voice Commands have been added for supported languages.
  • Updated feature race to the Italian Grand Prix.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to pit because of cosmetic front wing damage or for damage to a wheel hub neither of which actually affected performance.
  • Fixed an issue which would cause the AI to pit again straight away if they used a set of tyres that they had already used during a race.
  • Fixed some computational errors in the race strategy system.
  • Fixed an issue with deadzones being incorrectly applied to custom pedal setups.
We are still aware of issues concerning blue flags not triggering under certain conditions, investigation is ongoing.

Added Info patch 9 :

Voice commands are now live for the supported languages.
This should be an automatic install next time you boot F1 2015, however if you are having issues please try the following:

Right click on F1 2015 in Steam, select Properties, Local Files tab, Verify Integrity of Game Cache.

PC Patch 10 (12.5mb) - 16th September 2015
  • Update the Feature Race to Singapore
  • Fixed the AI not being shown blue flags in some instances
  • Fixed car setups not being loaded at the start of a race
  • Fixed steering wheels remaining at an incorrect angle when entering the pit lane
  • Fixed an incorrect deadzone being applied after defining the throttle and / or brake pedals in custom preset
PC Patch 11 (62.2mb) - 11th November 2015

Game
  • Added a session list screen which is available via the Multiplayer menu. This screen will allow players to search for all public sessions and join the one they want to. Custom and Hopper sessions will be visible on this list.
  • Multiplayer fixes and improvements:
    • Added additional information to lobbies so players can see how much progress has been made in the current session.
    • Parc ferme rules are no longer incorrectly applied so players will not get their fuel locked to 100kg in qualifying or not be able to change their tyres at the start of a race if they qualified outside the top ten.
    • Fixed an issue that would cause a players car to always be ghosted during timed qualifying sessions.
    • Fixed framerate and lag spikes causing incorrect collisions.
    • Fixed a bug that meant connections with limited upload bandwidth would appear laggy while on track and eventually disconnect.
    • Disallowing Brake Assist will no longer also block ABS.
    • Cars will no longer ghost when driving too slowly on track.
    • Fixed a bug which made the screen pulse black when spectating specific cars in specific circumstances.
    • Minor hopper improvements and changes
      • Removed the AI from all hoppers.
      • Removed the assist restrictions from the Hardcore hopper.
      • Made the countdown timer longer and prevented it from starting for a short time if there are not many players in the session to try to allow more people to join.
      • Changed the grid order to random from realistic. So now the players Mercedes cars will not always start on the front row.
      • Updated the Feature Race to Brazil.
    • Removed the incorrect second DRS detection zone from the Mexico mini map. This was not present in the actual track data.
    • Corrected the number of laps for the Mexican Grand Prix.
    • The player is now correctly disqualified for not using both compounds in a dry weather race.
    • Improvements to AI behaviour in Qualifying:
      • AI will no longer all leave the garage at the same time.
      • AI will no longer use Prime tyres in Q2.
      • AI will always do two runs in Short Qualifying and Q3.
    • Fixed the flashing rear tyre issue present on some PC setups.
    • Made the D-Pad menu more responsive to use.
    • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause OSD messages to remain on screen or to never display. This was mostly reported online but can be seen offline too.
    • Fixed an issue that would cause new tyres to be too cold when they’re put on at a pit stop.
    • Fixed a problem that could cause unrealistic lap times in practice and qualifying.
Sports Updates – Part 1
  • Adjusted the relative performance of the teams and drivers based on the season’s results so far.
  • Updated the tyres for Russia to Super Soft and Soft.
High End PC Enhancements
  • New CPU-driven particle effects to improve visual quality on systems with high-end CPUs. Select “high” or “ultra” particle effects from the options menu.
  • Increased audio voice counts for systems with high-end CPUs. Select the “high” audio quality setting from the option menu.
  • Improved CPU performance for users with 6 and 8+ cores.
  • Improved CPU performance for Intel CPUs with Hyper-Threading Technology.
  • Optimised performance for Intel integrated graphics chips.

PC Patch 12 (61.2mb) - 3rd February 2016
  • Added a Strict corner cutting rules option and made the strict rules even stricter than they were previously following community feedback.
  • Added support for the Thrustmaster T-150.
  • Added support for the SimXperience AccuForce steering wheel.
  • Fixed RPM and flag information sent to UDP outgauge devices.
Multiplayer
  • Fixed an issue where host migration wouldn't work a session lobby.
  • Fixed an issue where the host would be unable to see a client’s car after they selected the “return to garage” option.
  • Fixed an issue where a session would fail to start if multiple players joined simultaneously.
  • Fixed an issue where a player could be prevented from leaving their garage after another player selected the “return to garage” option.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not change their tyres on the grid after completing an earlier OSQ session on the same track.
Sports Updates Part 2
  • Updated the car model / livery for Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams, Force India, McLaren, Lotus and Manor.

How to check if you have the current patch

Browse to your install folder :-

YourSteamInstallDrive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\F1 2015

Right click on F1_2015.exe and select Properties then the 'Details' tab. The Patch 11 file version should read :-

File version 1.0.22.4646
 
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Console Patches


PS4 Patch 1 - 22nd July 2015

  • Fixed an issue where voice chat does not always work in online lobbies or active gameplay
  • Fixed an issue where completing several races in a row, players will desync from each other
  • Fix for an issue where backing out from a lobby in which you were a Client and Hosting a new Lobby will result in you not having Host Options for your new Lobby
  • Fixed an issue where fuel info resets every time you cross the start/finish line
  • Fixed an issue where if the player makes an illegal overtake, they will not receive penalties for corner cutting
  • Fix for an issue when a Host leaves a custom lobby, the new Host does not get host options
  • Fixed an issue if the player returns to the garage during a Practice or Qualifying session, any penalties or warnings that are gained by the player during that session are wiped
  • Fixed an issue where Multiplayer assists don't display the currently-active assists
  • Fixed an issue where the game would crash when backing out of Time Trial replay on tracks where you have a lap time set
  • Fixed an issue when the game crashes after selecting restart on the results screen if the player has set a lap time
  • Fixed an issue where a players total race time is incorrect if they are demoted from 1st place after gaining a 2 second time penalty and finishing within 2 seconds of the cars behind
  • Fix for an issue where changing teams in hopper lobby resets player points to zero
  • Fixed an issue where the Manor Marussia team always use dry tires in wet sessions
  • Fixed an issue where hopper lobby information will not show for players that have joined into the lobby via the friends list.
  • Fix for an issue where assists are not saved and will be set back to default settings after leaving an online session.
  • Fixed an issue where ghosting is inconsistent between players, resulting in collisions with ghosted vehicles
  • Fixed an issue with a discrepancy between AI qualifying and race times
  • Fixed an issue where no on screen message appears to inform players that DRS has been enabled or disabled in any session
  • Fixed an issue if a player switches between multiple teams in a team menu select they will replace AI in the lobby.
  • Fixed an issue for players using the Thrustmaster T500RS - A large amount of force feedback as soon as the player has been given control after a rolling start
  • Fixed an issue where the 2 minute buffer at the end of a qualifying session does not end when all players cross the line and the players must wait for the time to expire before continuing
  • Fix for an issue where the 'Fastest Lap' message does not appear on screen for the one who set it in an online race
  • Fixed an issue where spectating cars in an online race shows them juddering back and forth on the track.
  • This update also contains a number of stability and performance fixes.

PS4 Patch 2 - 12th August 2015
  • Fixed deadzone being incorrectly applied to steering wheels
  • Fixed steering wheel settings not saving correctly
  • Fixed incorrect detection of certain controllers and steering wheels
  • Fixed assists being active in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed inverted force feedback on the T100 steering wheels
  • Fixed OSD swipe being mapped to the DRS button on T500s
  • Fixed race weekend settings not being editable during Championship Season mode
  • Fixed AI cars having punctured tyres in P2 and P3 sessions in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed occasional camera flickering when entering spectate mode
  • Fixed Time Trial rivals not updating correctly when out on track
  • Fixed car resetting to track when using flashback in the pit lane
  • Updated the hopper system to use an alternative search method where players will join an active session. Joining sessions should now be much quicker. If no free sessions are available in that hopper then the user will create a new session
  • Added a new “invite only” custom match option
  • Fixed some multiplayer races being “won” as soon as they start
  • Fixed spectators crashing at the end of online practice sessions
  • Fixed several instances of players failing to start a session after other players have left the game
  • Fixed players not joining hopper lobbies correctly from some game modes
  • Fixed race start timer increasing whenever a player joins a hopper lobby
  • Fixed players acquiring another player’s points when joining a session mid-season
  • Fixed saved lobby settings not loading in correctly
  • Fixed car body not loading in correctly in some multiplayer race
  • Fixed vote to skip track being used multiple times
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements across all game modes
Note: for non-European regions this patch also includes all fixes from the v1.02 patch that was released in Europe last month.

PS4 Patch 3 - 23rd September 2015

v1.04

  • Fixed some cars not being shown a blue flag when being lapped
  • Fixed incorrect speech being played on the results screen
  • Fixed some instances of cars getting stuck in the pit lane
  • Fixed steering wheel being at the incorrect angle when entering the pit lane
  • Fixed AI wing damage not being repaired after pitting during qualifying session
  • Fixed AI always pitting on the same lap as their team mate
  • Fixed the AI not using DRS and running lean fuel mix for the first two sectors in One-Shot Qualifying sessions.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to run in to the back of other cars.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to pit too frequently in some circumstances.
  • Fixed an issue which caused the AI to pit because of cosmetic front wing damage or for damage to a wheel hub neither of which actually affected performance
  • Fixed instances of the race strategy not always updating
  • Fixed some computational errors in the race strategy system
  • Fixed various errors with the damage, fuel and temperature swipe
  • Removed cars that are not present in Qualifying 2 and 3 from the mini-map.
  • Fixed McLaren 2015 car’s gear paddles glowing orange under braking
  • Fixed game resuming instantly when backing out of replay
  • Fixed Logitech G29 brake pedal not having full range
  • Unlocked Advanced Wheel Settings for all controllers
  • Fixed car setups not being loaded at the start of a race
  • Added ability to delete car setupsAdded push to talk functionality for voice comms
  • Added notifications for players retiring during a multiplayer session
  • Fixed grid order being incorrect after one-shot qualifying session if players had invalidated their lap times
  • Fixed players with invalidated lap times being shown as in 1st place during one shot qualifying sessions
  • Fixed the countdown timer in hoppers so it always starts at 60 seconds in between sessions
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements
PS4 Patch 4 - 1st October 2015

PS4 - v1.05
  • Support for Sony's Event feature
There are no fixes in this patch, it was scheduled separately to the bug fixes so that any delay to Sony's firmware update would affect our release schedule for the bug fixes.

PS4 Patch 5 - 7th December 2015

PS4 – v1.06

Game
  • Added a session list screen which is available via the Multiplayer menu. This screen will allow players to search for all public sessions and join the one they want to. Custom and Hopper sessions will be visible on this list.
  • Multiplayer fixes and improvements:
  • Fixed the players met section so it now updates correctly.
  • Added additional information to lobbies so players can see how much progress has been made in the current session.
  • Parc ferme rules are no longer incorrectly applied so players will not get their fuel locked to 100kg in qualifying or not be able to change their tyres at the start of a race if they qualified outside the top ten.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause a players car to always be ghosted during timed qualifying sessions.
  • Fixed framerate and lag spikes causing incorrect collisions.
  • Fixed a bug that meant connections with limited upload bandwidth would appear laggy while on track and eventually disconnect.
  • Disallowing Brake Assist will no longer also block ABS.
  • Fixed a bug which made the screen pulse black when spectating specific cars in specific circumstances.
  • Minor hopper improvements and changes
  • Removed the AI from all hoppers.
  • Removed the assist restrictions from the Hardcore hopper.
  • Made the countdown timer longer and prevented it from starting for a short time if there are not many players in the session to try to allow more people to join.
  • Changed the grid order to random from realistic. So now the players Mercedes cars will not always start on the front row.
  • Full practice is now available in Quick Race.
  • Added a Strict corner cutting rules option.
  • Corrected a problem with the corner cutting rules that could mean you get a penalty even if you run wide and lost time.
  • Removed the incorrect second DRS detection zone from the Mexico mini map. This was not present in the actual track data.
  • Corrected the number of laps for the Mexican Grand Prix.
  • The player is now correctly disqualified for not using both compounds in a dry weather race.
  • Improvements to AI behaviour in Qualifying:
    • AI will no longer all leave the garage at the same time.
    • AI will no longer use Prime tyres in Q2.
    • AI will always do two runs in Short Qualifying and Q3.
  • Made the D-Pad menu more responsive to use.
  • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause OSD messages to remain on screen or to never display. This was mostly reported online but can be seen offline too.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause new tyres to be too cold when they’re put on at a pit stop.
  • Fixed a problem that could cause unrealistic lap times in practice and qualifying.
Sports Updates – Part 1 and 2
  • Updated the car model / livery for the following teams.
    • Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams, Force India, McLaren, Lotus and Manor.
  • Adjusted the relative performance of the teams and drivers based on the season’s results so far.
  • Updated the tyres for Russia to Super Soft and Soft

PS4 Patch 6 - 27th January 2016

PS4 v1.07
  • Increased the severity of the strict rules.
  • Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when loading a mid-session save created on a previous version of the game.
  • Fixed a bug where some players would not have the strict corner cutting rules enabled despite the host setting them to be on.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not change their tyres on the grid after completing an earlier OSQ session on the same track.
  • Fixed an issue where the host would be unable to see a client’s car after they selected the “return to garage” option.
  • Fixed an issue where a player could be prevented from leaving their garage after another player selected the “return to garage” option.
  • Fixed an issue where players joining sessions in progress would slow down transitions to and from the lobby.
  • Fixed an issue where a session would fail to start if multiple players joined simultaneously.

XBox One Patch 1 - 4th August 2015

  • Added OSD Game Swipe feature which shows in-race information about pit strategy, fuel status, car damage and car maintenance.
  • Fixed car getting stuck in second gear after pitting
  • Fixed grid penalties being applied twice
  • Fixed assists active in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed other cars’ engines being too loud
  • Fixed car models switching to incorrect model when driving slowly
  • Fixed AI not driving correctly with blue flags active
  • Fixed race strategy not updating when changing your starting tyre
  • Fixed race ending early when resuming from a mid-session save
  • Fixed car being reset to track when using flashback in the pit lane
  • Fixed wet reflections not working properly on some tracks
  • Added on-screen information showing who is in the session and who we’re still waiting for at the start of multiplayer sessions.
  • Fixed desyncs during multiplayer sessions after long or consecutive races
  • Fixed various hangs and crashes during multiplayer races
  • Fixed multiplayer sessions failing to advance past results screen in some situations
  • Fixed severe camera flickering when entering spectate mode after completing a multiplayer session
  • Fixed race start timer increasing whenever a player joins the lobby
  • Fixed multiplayer assists not displaying or saving correctly
  • Fixed session information being incorrect when joining as a spectator
  • Fixed players seeing the ‘Fastest lap’ message appear multiple times on screen after joining a session in progress
  • Fixed player’s points resetting when changing teams in a multiplayer lobby
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements

The team are still working on the issues surrounding online and improving our back end services, we hope to have more info to share with you about that soon.

XBox One Patch 2 - 22nd September 2015

  • Fixed player's driver permanently changing to Lewis Hamilton after switching profile
  • Fixed some cars not being shown a blue flag when being lapped
  • Fixed cars getting stuck in the pit lane
  • Fixed AI always pitting on the same lap as their team mate
  • Fixed AI wing damage not being repaired after pitting during qualifying session
  • Fixed fuel changes not saving correctly when changed under parc fermé conditions
  • Fixed various errors with the damage, fuel and temperature swipe
  • Added ability to change race weekend settings during Championship Season mode
  • Fixed race engineer speech being too quiet in some audio configurations
  • Fixed game stutter when the player takes control of an AI-driven car
  • Fixed car resetting to track when using flashback in the pit lane
  • Fixed game resuming instantly when backing out of replay
  • Fixed some AI cars starting practice sessions with punctured tyres in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed identical weather being used for all practice sessions in Pro Season mode
  • Fixed McLaren 2015 car’s gear paddles glowing orange under braking
  • Fixed progress stat resetting to 0% when completing a Championship Season
  • Fixed Time Trial leaderboards failing to update for subsequent fastest laps during the session
  • Fixed steering wheel being at the incorrect angle when entering the pit lane
  • Fixed car setups not being loaded at the start of a race
  • Added ability to delete car setups
  • Advanced Wheel Settings are now unlocked for all controllers
  • Added push to talk functionality for voice comms
  • Added notifications for players retiring during a multiplayer session
  • Fixed players not joining hopper lobbies correctly from some game modes
  • Fixed several instances of players failing to start a session after other players have left the game
  • Fixed some multiplayer races being “won” as soon as they start
  • Fixed failure to matchmake after suspending the game
  • Fixed players acquiring another player’s points when joining a session mid-season Fixed race start timer increasing whenever a player joins a hopper lobby
  • Fixed the countdown timer in hoppers so it always starts at 60 seconds in-between sessions
  • Fixed vote to skip track being used multiple times in lobbies
  • Fixed grid order being incorrect after one-shot qualifying session if players had invalidated their lap times
  • Fixed players with invalidated lap times being shown as in 1st place during one shot qualifying sessions
  • Fixed car body not loading in correctly in some multiplayer races
  • Fixed multiple incorrect fastest lap notifications being displayed during online practice sessions
  • Fixed saved lobby settings not loading in correctly
  • Various other bug fixes and improvements

XBox One Patch 3 - 26th January 2016

Sports Updates

  • Updated the car model / livery for Mercedes, Ferrari, Williams, Force India, McLaren, Lotus and Manor.
  • Adjusted the relative performance of the teams and drivers based on the season’s results.
  • Updated the tyres for Russia to Super Soft and Soft.

General Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Added a Strict corner cutting rules option and made the strict rules even stricter than they were previously following community feedback.
  • Full practice is now available in Quick Race.
  • Corrected a problem with the corner cutting rules that could mean you get a penalty even if you run wide and lost time.
  • The player is now correctly disqualified for not using both compounds in a dry weather race.
  • AI will no longer all leave the garage at the same time in qualifying sessions.
  • AI will no longer use Prime tyres in Q2.
  • AI will always do two runs in Short Qualifying and Q3.
  • The D-Pad menu is now more responsive.
  • Engine cooling in clean air has been improved to prevent unnecessary engine overheating.
  • Fixed an issue that would sometimes cause OSD messages to remain on screen or to never display.
  • Fixed an issue that would cause new tyres to be too cold when they’re put on at a pit stop.
  • Fixed a problem that could cause unrealistic AI lap times in practice and qualifying.
  • Fixed rain effects sometimes being present on a dry track after previously playing a wet session.
  • Fixed tyre compound being incorrectly shown as selected when loading a car setup at the start of a one-shot qualifying session.
  • Fixed the top leaderboard entry becoming corrupt after re-viewing the table.
  • Corrected the number of laps for the Mexican Grand Prix.
  • Removed the incorrect second DRS detection zone from the Mexico mini map.

Multiplayer Fixes & Improvements

  • Improved chances of finding multiplayer hopper games.
  • Added additional information to lobbies so players can see how much progress has been made in the current session.
  • Fixed an issue where players would get their fuel locked to 100kg in qualifying sessions.
  • Fixed an issue where players who qualified outside the top ten would not be able to change their tyres at the start of a race.
  • Fixed an issue where players could not change their tyres on the grid after completing an earlier OSQ session on the same track.
  • Fixed some framerate and lag spike issues that would cause incorrect car-to-car collisions.
  • Fixed a bug that meant connections with limited upload bandwidth would appear laggy while on track and eventually disconnect.
  • Fixed an issue where the race could be flagged as complete on the incorrect lap (including at the start of the race).
  • Fixed an issue that would cause a players car to always be ghosted during timed qualifying sessions.
  • Fixed a bug which made the screen pulse black when spectating specific cars in specific circumstances.
  • Made the hopper lobby countdown timer longer and prevented it from starting for a short time if there are not many players in the session to try to allow more people to join.
  • Changed the hopper grid order to random, so now the players Mercedes cars will not always start on the front row.
  • Removed the AI from all hoppers.
  • Removed the assist restrictions from the Hardcore hopper.
  • Banning ABS in the session settings will now implicitly ban braking assist.
 
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  • Minimum
  • OS: Windows 7 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad @ 3.0GHz or AMD Phenom II X4 @ 3.2GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Graphics or AMD HD5870 or NVIDIA GTX460
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible sound card
  • Recommended
  • OS: Windows 7 64 bit or Windows 8 64 bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 3570 or AMD FX 6300
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris Pro or AMD R9 290 /Nvidia GTX970
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Direct X compatible sound card

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F1 2015 Wheel & Controller Support (Official)

PC

D-Box
Fanatec ClubSport Pedals
Fanatec ClubSportWheel v1
Fanatec ClubSportWheel v2 (F1 rim)
Fanatec CSR Elite
Fanatec LEDs
Fanatec Porsche 911 Carrera
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS2
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S
Keyboard
Logitech Driving Force GT
Logitech Driving Force Pro
Logitech Formula Force EX/RX
Logitech G25 Racing Wheel
Logitech G27 Racing Wheel
Logitech G29 Racing Wheel
Logitech MOMO Racing Force (Racing)
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience
Thrustmaster Ferrari GT F430 Wireless Cockpit
Thrustmaster RGT Force Feedback Clutch Edition
Thrustmaster T100
Thrustmaster T300 - F1 rim
Thrustmaster T300 - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster T300 - PS rim
Thrustmaster T300 - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster T500 - F1 rim
Thrustmaster T500 - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster T500 - GT rim
Thrustmaster T500 - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster TX - F1 rim
Thrustmaster TX - Ferrari 458 rim
Thrustmaster TX - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster TX - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel

Xbox 360 Pad for Windows
Xbox One Controller

PlayStation 4

Fanatec ClubSportWheel v1
Fanatec ClubSportWheel v2
Fanatec CSR Elite
Fanatec CSR
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2
Fanatec Porsche 911 GT3 RS2
Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo S
Logitech G29 Racing Wheel
Thrustmaster T100
Thrustmaster T300 - F1 rim
Thrustmaster T300 - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster T300 - PS Rim
Thrustmaster T300 - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster T500 - F1 rim
Thrustmaster T500 - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster T500 - GT rim
Thrustmaster T500 - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster T80

PS4 Controller

XBox One

Fanatec ClubSportWheel v1 with Xbox wheel rim
Fanatec ClubSportWheel v2 with Xbox wheel rim
Hori Racing Wheel Controller Xbox One
MadCatz Pro Racing
Thrustmaster TX - F1 rim
Thrustmaster TX - Ferrari 458 rim
Thrustmaster TX - Ferrari GTE rim
Thrustmaster TX - TM Leather 28 GT
Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Spider Racing

Xbox One Controller

*** Note ; The advance wheel set up in-game, is only available if you are using one of the officially supported wheels ***
 
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Additional recommendations

  • Disable the Steam Cloud for this game. In general, it has caused more problems than it's worth. It is only useful if playing away from home on a different PC or Laptop
  • If you keep backups of your actual game profile folder, then re-instate that backup back into Steam at some time, you could potentially have a file clash with the cloud files. If your game save profile has become corrupted, the Steam Cloud is likely to put the corrupted files back into the game, because it syncs with cloud when you close the game.
  • In Steam > Right Click on F1 2015 and select 'Properties' > Updates Tab > Deselect 'Enable Steam Cloud Synchronisation for F1 2015'
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  • If you want to back up your game profile manually. Then you need to make a backup copy of your profile folder :-
  • YourSteamInstallDrive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\xxxxxxx\286570
  • xxxxxxx = Your Steam ID number
  • 286570 = The F1 2015 profile folder.
  • Alternatively, use GameSave Manager 3 manually, or use it's scheduling feature to back up the F1 2015 data (and many other games, if you wish), at regular intervals.
  • The latest database does support F1 2015
  • How to use GameSave Manager - Tutorial Here
  • How to create a custom backup when a game isn't in the database - Tutorial Here
Backups, how do you recover your backup profile when needed?
  • Choose your last known good backup (hopefully you have multiple backups)
  • Close the game (if running)
  • Delete or move the existing broken profile from the Steam folder mentioned below
  • Copy your backup profile back into that Steam folder
  • YourSteamInstallDrive\Program Files (x86)\Steam\userdata\xxxxxxx\286570
  • Start the game ....... and pray that it works :)
  • Naturally the amount of data you lose, depends on how often you make backups.
How to repair or check your game files if you have problems (PC)

Verify your game files (cache) on Steam.

Right click F1 2015 in Steam > Properties > Local Files tab > Verify Integrity of Game Cache

This will remove any mods, and automatically download and repair any missing, or broken files. It will ensure that you have a standard, fully patched game

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