Motorsport in general and Formula 1 in particular has always been a popular theme for developers, with F1 games top of that list.
40 years ago, when home computers and gaming were in their infancy, wide-eyed kids were wowed by F1 games like Pole Position.
Today, those wide-eyed kids are nudging 50, but you can bet that most of them remember that magic, and many still enjoy testing their reflexes with the occasional racing game.
Now, of course, the Ataris and Commodores are long gone, and we have everything we need on our mobile handsets. Here, we look at a handful of the best F1 themed mobile games that will appeal to genuine fans.
Real Racing 3
The best mobile driving game hands down, RR3 has placed the focus on F1 over the past year or so, and the result is nothing short of stunning. Tracks like Circuit of the Americas, Spa and Suzuka have been lovingly recreated, and the driving experience is everything we have come to expect from this game.
Upgrades don’t come cheap, however, so if you want to keep the game free, you’ll have to be patient and put in the hard yards to earn in-game currency. That’s no real hardship, though, and there are plenty of other forms of motor racing to enjoy if you feel like a break from the F1.
F1 Clash
If you’ve played and enjoyed games like Football Manager in the past, you’ll love F1 Clash. No need to test your reflexes here, you can just watch as the on-track action unfolds before you as you work on the strategy and make technical adjustments to the car mid-race.
It’s the perfect game for those of us who would prefer to be Christian Horner than Max Verstappen, doing the behind-the-scenes business that turns F1 drivers into Champions.
Wheels n Reels
There are a few interesting casino slots with an F1 theme, but this one from Playtech is a comparatively recent release and brings with it an impressive return to player of more than 97 percent.
It’s available not as a download but via most online casino sites – find more details here about recommended online casinos where you can play the game in safety and enjoy a fast payout if you hit the jackpot.
F1 Mobile Racing
The only mobile racing game to be officially endorsed by the FIA, F1 Mobile Racing is every bit as slick and smooth as F1 games experts have come to expect from Codemasters over the years.
There are lots of opportunities to develop and customize your own F1 car, and when you have done so, you can either jump into an F1 season against all the big names or you can join one of the multiplayer tournaments and take on other real life players just like you.
There are loot box type rewards for the best performers, and these contain goodies that will help your car perform even better. If you’re looking for a viable free alternative to Real Racing 3, we have just found it.
