Codemasters has announced changes to driver ratings in F1 22. These changes are good news for Max Verstappen, less so for Charles Leclerc.
Six drivers see their F1 22 rating improve thanks to the update. The biggest climbers are Zhou Guanyu (from 70 to 75), George Russell (from 90 to 92) and Mick Schumacher (77 to 79). In addition, Verstappen (94 to 95), Carlos Sainz (87 to 88) and Daniel Ricciardo (83 to 84) have also improved. Verstappen first had to share first place in the game with Lewis Hamilton, who also has a rating of 94. Thanks to this update, Verstappen is now lonely at the top. There is less good news for Leclerc
Leclerc
Leclerc’s rating has dropped from 92 to 91 due to a reduction in the ‘pace’ category. The same can be said of Valtteri Bottas (from 88 to 86) and Yuki Tsunoda (from 78 to 76). Pierre Gasly (from 84 to 82) has had his rating down due to a drop in awareness and racecraft, while Nicholas Latifi (from 70 to 69) and Esteban Ocon (from 83 to 82) are also one point behind. gone.
Explanation
Paul Jeal, F1 Senior Franchise Director at Codemasters, explains the changes. “The F1 22 Driver Ratings are an important part of My Team, the game mode in which the player both races and manages a team. By adjusting these ratings during the real F1 season, we ensure that the game becomes even more realistic. While the battle between Red Bull, Mercedes and Ferrari is reflected in this update, we have also seen a significant shift in the middle and rear of the driver field.”
