F1 2019 Reviews

F1 2019 is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Jul 4, 2019

F1 2019 is a very, very good game – the best F1 game to date – but it definitely doesn't always seem like a new game.

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Recommended
Jun 25, 2019

The introduction of F2 and a suite of small improvements elsewhere make for a thrillingly authentic take on motorsport's top-flight.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
91 / 100
Jun 21, 2019

F1 2019 retains immaculate handling and visuals while adding cinematic spectacle and junior series racing.

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8 / 10
Jun 28, 2019

A slick sequel with promising, if shallow, career mode improvements. But it’s moving in the right direction and not far off achieving elite status.

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8.8 / 10.0
Jul 3, 2019

Whether guiding your car, career, or league, F1 2019 has plenty of options to keep you covered and entertained

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9 / 10
Jun 28, 2019

F1 2019's fast and strategic racing elevates it to the top step of the podium.

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Polygon
Top Critic
Unscored
Jun 25, 2019

All sports video games are educational in some way; even MLB The Show will teach me new things about hitting every year. But the video game that both educates me and develops me as a fan of the sport is really doing its job, regardless of the visuals and gameplay fidelity (which are still take-it-for-granted impeccable in F1 2019).

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Jun 24, 2019

Simply put, F1 2019 is fantastic. There’s enough here to take you well into next season (and beyond), while the Career Mode has finally shaken off the cobwebs to emerge as a genuinely thrilling highlight that players will pump hours and days into.

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8 / 10
Jun 25, 2019

While F1 2019 adds features from the all-time bucket list of many an F1 fan, these new additions aren't quite fully formed yet. This still managed to be the best Formula 1 game by Codemasters to date – the handling of the F2 cars and new online modes are genre defining – but there is always scope for further improvements and some areas are now beginning to feel a little stale. Video gamers can be so demanding sometimes.

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87 / 100
Jun 21, 2019

Ten years after getting the license, Codemasters keeps showing its commitment with Formula 1. Thanks to the small improvements here and there, F1 2019 is one of the most complete Formula 1 games ever made.

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8.7 / 10.0
Jun 26, 2019

A great racing game that doesn't improves a lot over previous iterations of the franchise but does small advancement that will satisfy almost every F1 fan out there.

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8.2 / 10.0
Jun 21, 2019

F1 2019 adds the FIA Formula 2 race cars and some minor improvements to the celebrated formula of its official racer, plus the epic rivalry between Senna and Prost in the Legends Edition of the game. An episode which is more about new contents than structural changes. And that is okay.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 21, 2019

With the inclusion of F2 and an even more comprehensive career mode, F1 2019 is the biggest game in the series to date and quite possibly the best.

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Guardian
Top Critic
Jun 27, 2019

Unquestionably the best-looking Formula One game ever, with incredibly convincing car handling – and you don't have to be Lewis Hamilton to play

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ZTGD
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 1, 2019

Once again Codemasters brings home the cup when it comes to racing simulators. Their years of experience and their access to the many facets of the license are there to be seen on the screen. The latest game in the F1 series is once again a must have for both F1 fans and those that enjoy the deepest of racing sims.

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GameMAG
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 21, 2019

F1 2019 is another good annual release of the series, designed to work out the license and please the most loyal fans. If you are one of them, you can safely buy this game. Beginners who want to try it, can also buy, as well as those who have not played games in the series for a long time. But if you joined to the series last year and are not a fan, the improved graphics and F2 championship will not particularly justify the purchase. In this case, it is easier to wait for the next sale-out.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2019

Codemasters have managed to improve their F1 game once again in 2019, and have added another entire echelon of cars and drivers from the F2 proving ground. The racing itself looks and plays faultlessly and is accessible enough for beginners and non-F1 fans.

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Chris Wray
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jun 30, 2019

F1 2019 is yet another excellent racer developed by Codemasters. With a wealth of positives, such as the improved feel of the racing, as well as how great the game looks and a number of new gameplay features, the game was bound to shine. The minor negatives, such as new modes like the Senna/Prost challenges feeling shallow, are minor blips in what is an otherwise outstanding game.

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89 / 100
Jun 26, 2019

Codemasters continuously strives to make their F1 franchise even bigger and better than ever and with this year’s installation, it feels like a huge success. For all of the fans of the F1 series, both the video game version and that which you see on the TV, this is your game. For all the hardcore racing gamers who love to geek out over the various different cars, the realistic tracks, and put the pedal to the metal, this is your nirvana.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 24, 2019

F1 2019 encompasses the breadth of experiences, car choices, track choices that provide a far deeper experience for the player than would be available in a generic sim. That depth truly demonstrates the complexity of not only the hardware, but the ever-changing conditions during a race.

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