EA Sports sign Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc as first F1 Ambassador

F1 22 will be released worldwide on July 1, and will include the new Miami circuit (which this weekend hosts the inaugural Miami Grand Prix) plus layout changes to the likes of Australia and Abu Dhabi, F1 Sprint races and the new era of Formula 1 cars with the new generation of cars. Adaptive AI lets less-experienced players take on the challenge, with AI racers tailored to match their skill level, while accessible menus and handling also return for players who want to get into the action quickly.

Ahead of the official release of the brand-new Formula 1 video-game, F1 22, Codemasters and EA Sports have confirmed the signing of Scuderia Ferrari Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc as their first-ever Formula 1 ambassador.

The Ferrari driver will take centre-stage on the cover of the worldwide version of the game, with McLaren’s Lando Norris and Mercedes’ George Russell standing either side, as the young generation of drivers have taken the covers off this year’s pack. The premium Champions Edition, that comes with three-days early access, will feature the four previous World Champions that are still on the grid. This version will see Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso on the cover. As well as the early access, the Champions Edition features a time-limited Miami influenced pack.

Lee Mather, F1 Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, admitted to being very happy to have Scuderia Ferrari onboard with the brand-new game. He said:

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“F1 22 is celebrating the best young talent in F1, and we are excited to build a deeper relationship with Charles Leclerc. Established as part of the new era of Formula 1, we will work with Charles throughout the season to bring our players closer to the action. We’re also proud to celebrate our former World Champions with the F1 22 Champions Edition. They continue to inspire the next generation of drivers, and it’s an honour to have them together on the cover of our digital-only version.”