F1 2014 (video game)

F1 2014 is a video game by Codemasters, based on the 2014 Formula One season. It is the sequel to F1 2013, and the sixth video game in the series, which also includes F1 2009, F1 2010, F1 2011 and F1 2012.
The game was announced on July 31, 2014. Codemasters confirmed that the game would not be released on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (eighth-generation consoles), and would not include the Classic Edition. It was released in October 2, 2014 in Japan, October 16 in Australia, October 17 in Europe and October 21 in North America. The music was composed by Ian Livingstone.
In March 2022, this game and other older Codemasters F1 titles were removed from Steam and the PlayStation Store. No official explanation behind the removal was given, although the change came a little over a year since Codemasters was acquired by the American video game company Electronic Arts.
==Features==
Unlike previous games, Career Mode allows the players to race in any team. The 2014 team and driver line-ups are available in the game, along with the Red Bull Ring and Sochi Autodrom.
===Teams and drivers===
Team	No.	Driver
 	1 	Sebastian Vettel
 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo
 	44 	Lewis Hamilton
 	6 	Nico Rosberg
 	14 	Fernando Alonso
 	7 	Kimi Räikkönen
 	8 	Romain Grosjean
 	13 	Pastor Maldonado
 	22 	Jenson Button
 	20 	Kevin Magnussen
 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg
 	11 	Sergio Pérez
 	99 	Adrian Sutil
 	21 	Esteban Gutiérrez
 	25 	Jean-Éric Vergne
 	26 	Daniil Kvyat
 	19 	Felipe Massa
 	77 	Valtteri Bottas
 	17 	Jules Bianchi
 	4 	Max Chilton
 	10 	Kamui Kobayashi
 	9 	Marcus Ericsson
2014 drivers not included: André Lotterer ()
==Events==
===Scenario===
====Very Easy====
Event name 	Track 	Weather 	Car 	Objective
Chasing Cars 	Australia	Clear 	Mercedes	Catch Sebastian Vettel and retake your position before the end of the race.
Just Williams 	Spain 	Clear 	Williams	Fend off Alonso to repeat Williams' famous 2012 win.
Off with a Bang! 	Canada 	Light Cloud	Red Bull	Take advantage of Hamilton's engine problems and finish on the podium.
Bull in a China Shop	Austria 	Light Rain 	Mercedes	Recover from a mistake in the rain and take the win.
I Am No.1! 	Bahrain 	Clear 	McLaren 	Claim your position back from your team mate.
====Easy====
Event name 	Track 	Weather 	Car 	Objective
Worlds Collide 	Germany	Light Cloud	Mercedes 	Take advantage of a collision between the race leaders and claim a podium finish.
Fuel's Errand 	Brazil 	Overcast 	Ferrari 	Maintain 2nd place whilst managing your fuel.
Grid Runner 	China 	Overcast 	Force India	Recover from a 5 place grid penalty.
How Did He Do That?	Canada 	Overcast 	Red Bull 	Overtake Button and finish the race in 1st.
Hungary for the Win	Hungary	Clear 	Mercedes 	Maintain 1st position while navigating backmarkers.
====Medium====
Event name 	Track 	Weather 	Car 	Objective
He's Safe! 	USA 	Clear 	Williams	Take advantage of the safety car and finish on the podium.
Damage Limitation	Russia 	Light Rain 	Lotus 	Finish in the top 10 after pitting for a new wing.
The Undercut 	Belgium 	Light Cloud	Marussia	Finish ahead of your championship rival.
Tifosi Triumph 	Italy 	Clear 	Ferrari 	Capitalise on Vettel's engine failure and take 1st.
Now or Never 	Abu Dhabi	Dynamic 	Caterham	Bring the car home in 11th or better to beat your Constructors' Championship rivals.
====Hard====
Event name 	Track 	Weather	Car 	Objective
Cloud Burst 	USA 	Dynamic	Red Bull	Navigate the downpour on intermediate tyres to bring home maximum points.
The Alamo 	Hungary 	Clear 	Sauber 	Hold on to 8th place with a slightly damaged front wing.
Hmmm...Interesting!	Britain 	Dynamic	Sauber 	Stay ahead of the drivers using dry tyres.
Fly by Night 	Singapore	Clear 	Ferrari 	Use a strong grid start to steal a podium finish.
The Flying Finn 	Japan 	Dynamic	Ferrari 	Take the win in damp conditions after starting in 17th.
===Time Attack===
Country	Track 	Car 	Weather 	Bronze Time	Silver Time	Gold Time
 	Autódromo José Carlos Pace 	Williams 	Clear 	1:20.142 	1:17.107 	1:14.945
 	Yas Marina Circuit 	Ferrari 	Clear 	1:53.956 	1:50.163 	1:46.839
 	Sochi Autodrom 	Toro Rosso	Clear 	1:54.554 	1:49.919 	1:47.378
 	Bahrain International Circuit	McLaren 	Clear 	1:42.211 	1:38.561 	1:35.998
 	Red Bull Ring 	Red Bull 	Clear 	1:16.883 	1:13.996 	1:11.855
 	Sepang International Circuit 	Caterham 	Light Rain	1:58.581 	1:54.410 	1:51.122
==Boxes==
F1 2014 PS3 cover.jpg|PS3
F1 2014 Xbox 360 cover.jpg|Xbox 360
F1 2014 PC cover.jpg|PC
==Reception==
Mixed reviews were received for the absence of new features and changes of Career Mode compared to the previous games. The game even got criticised for the differing handling model between the different user inputs (gaming wheel and Xbox 360 controller). This is because of how the game creates a small racing rift between the two.
The game received a 4 out of 5 by Hardcore Gamer, who said "F1 2014 plays to its strengths and doesn't get bogged down with clutter. While classic F1 races can't be recreated this year, the career mode is a far more diverse and enjoyable experience. The racing action is more intense than ever before, leading this to be one of most enjoyable F1 games ever created."
==Trivia==
*As the game was designed before the announcement of the Autódromo José Carlos Pace's resurface, it still contains the original surface and pit lane. Also before the Autodromo Nazionale Monza's Parabolica run-off corner was asphalted, it still contains the original run-off surface.
*The Williams FW36 has the stripes and logo of Martini & Rossi replaced with darker blue and black stripes, due to the restrictions of advertising alcohol in a PEGI 3 rating. The drivers' crash helmets also have the red stripe and logo removed from their livery.
*The Force India VJM07 had its alcohol and brewery sponsors replaced by alternate logos.
*The McLaren MP4-29 appears in its launch livery in the game.
*Players can choose an unlimited amount of flashbacks, as the feature was not featured in the previous games.
*The preview image of a track is displayed instead of a hotlap video.
*The showroom in the menu is set on the Bahrain International Circuit's Turn 1.
*Players can drive any team in Career Mode.
*The Young Driver Test has been removed from the game, being replaced by Evaluation Test.
*F1 2014 does not have classic tracks and cars, which were likely announced to be back in F1 2015, which eventually did not materialise.
*Some Scenario events reference to real Formula One moments:
**"Just Williams" refers to the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix, in which Williams won after a long time.
**"How Did He Do That?" possibly refers to the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, but in the opposite way; the player instead has to overtake Jenson Button.
**"The Flying Finn" refers to the 2005 Japanese Grand Prix, in which Kimi Räikkönen won the race after starting in 17th.
==Videos==
F1 2014 Announcement Gameplay Trailer|Announcement Gameplay Trailer
Formula 1 2014 From 2nd to 22nd - TGS 2014|From 2nd to 22nd - TGS 2014
F1 2014 Bahrain Hot Lap|Bahrain hot lap
F1 2014 Austrian Red Bull Ring Hot Lap|Austrian Red Bull Ring hot lap
F1 2014 Spa Hot Lap|Spa hot lap
F1 2014 Sochi Hot Lap|Sochi hot lap
F1 2014 Singapore Hot Lap|Singapore hot lap
F1 2014 - Who Wins? You Decide The 2014 Season Trailer|Who Wins? You Decide: The 2014 Season Trailer
F1 2014 Hockenheim Hot Lap|Hockenheim hot lap
F1 2014 Launch Trailer|Launch Trailer
F1 2014 Austin, COTA Hot Lap|Austin, COTA hot lap
F1 2014 Brazil Hot Lap|Brazil hot lap
F1 2014 - Season Finale Trailer|Season Finale Trailer
==Notes==
==External Links==
*Official website
*Codemasters website
ja:F1 2014
Category:Video games
Category:2014 Formula One Season