F1 2021 update improves AI behavior, brings back Red Bull white livery
Codemasters has delivered a new update for F1 2021 that fixes a few bugs and makes a small change to AI behavior.
Following this update, AI behavior will be improved when they are on in-laps with faster cars approaching. In addition to this change, the white Red Bull livery that was originally released last year is once again available to select for the Player Car.
A couple of issues have also been addressed, including Victory VO not playing, the R&D completed or failed screen being shown as blank, and players being unable to start the race in multiplayer. Read the full patch notes below:
Online
- Addressed an issue where if a player joined during the grace period of a qualifying session, they would be unable to start the race.
- Fastest lap point is no longer removed after editing results in Leagues.
- Grid penalties now correctly carry over from sessions in Leagues if they are completed at different times.
General
- Red Bull White livery added as an option to use on the Player Car.
- Improved AI Behaviour in sessions when they are on in-laps with faster cars approaching.
- Addressed an issue where Victory VO may not play at the end of a race.
- Addressed a calibration issue with the Fanatec CSL DD pedals.
- Addressed an issue where the R&D completed or failed screen would show up blank.
- General stability improvements.
- Various minor fixes.
F1 2021 is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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