After playing about 34 hours of this particular version I managed to try every new thing this one has to offer. Take it from me. I literally have more than 500 hours on F1 2018, 2019, 2020 and continuing with 2021. This one is the best one of them. The cars handle much differently than in 2020 so it takes some time to transition but you'll get it in a few hours. Personally I'd say that the new tyre model has a lot to do with that. Tyres can now delaminate when punctured as well. The new damage model is pretty good as well and the AI does now actually try to fight you. That said we still don't have red flags. I'm waiting for the new tracks which still haven't been added but that's just a matter of time. I miss the classic cars a lot and I'd be glad if they get added but I don't think we will get them any time soon or even at all for the matter. I also find that there's an "EA effect" it's a lot buggier and the loading is way slower. My personal favorite was probably a massive AI shunt at Baku which left an insane amount of debris at one of the turns which didn't get cleaned and thanks to the fact I run sim damage I had to cut the corner not to get a puncture. It also does crash a lot more than 2020. But overall it's the best version yet and it's absolutely worth the money.

After playing about 34 hours of this particular version I managed to try every new thing this one has to offer. Take it from me. I literally have more than 500 hours on F1 2018, 2019, 2020 and continuing with 2021. This one is the best one of them. The cars handle much differently than in 2020 so it takes some time to transition but you'll get it in a few hours. Personally I'd say that the new tyre model has a lot to do with that. Tyres can now delaminate when punctured as well. The new damage model is pretty good as well and the AI does now actually try to fight you. That said we still don't have red flags. I'm waiting for the new tracks which still haven't been added but that's just a matter of time. I miss the classic cars a lot and I'd be glad if they get added but I don't think we will get them any time soon or even at all for the matter. I also find that there's an "EA effect" it's a lot buggier and the loading is way slower. My personal favorite was probably a massive AI shunt at Baku which left an insane amount of debris at one of the turns which didn't get cleaned and thanks to the fact I run sim damage I had to cut the corner not to get a puncture. It also does crash a lot more than 2020. But overall it's the best version yet and it's absolutely worth the money.