How F1 video games are so realistic - with EA SPORTS F124

Cars that feel F1-fast. Racetracks that look real. Drivers in detail. EA SPORTS F124, the latest official Formula 1 game, is out on 31 May and it's more lifelike than ever. How do game designers bring the world of F1 to life on your console? Katie and Christian speak to two of F124's creators to find out: Lee Mather - Senior Creative Designer Casey Ringley - Senior Game Designer + Vehicle Handling Lead Lee explains how photos and radar are used to make sure racetracks look like the real thing. Casey reveals how the brand new Dynamic Handling on F124 and input from Max Verstappen makes the cars better than ever to drive. Plus, Christian tries to put himself in the game... EA SPORTS F124 is out on 31 May PEGI: 3 • ESRB: E • Mild Language. In-Game Purchases. Users Interact. Send us your F1 question and we'll find the expert to answer it Write an email or record a voice note and send it to F1Explains@F1.com Learn more about F1 with our previous episodes: LIVE in Miami with Guenther Steiner + F1 Explains listeners Car setup with Fernando Alonso + Aston Martin F1 brakes - technology + technique - with Brembo + Jack Doohan The job of an F1 Team Principal - with Aston Martin's Mike Krack Why F1 teammates are friends + foes - with Valtteri Bottas + Zhou Guanyu How Formula 2 + Formula 3 prepare drivers for F1 - with Oscar Piastri F1 Academy - with Susie Wolff + Lia Block The F1 race start - with Mick Schumacher + strategist Bernie Collins Behind the scenes on Drive to Survive - with Exec Producer James Gay-Rees Why F1 pre-season testing matters - with Mercedes, McLaren + Alpine How F1 teams build their new cars - with Aston Martin Technical Director Dan Fallows More Official F1 Podcasts For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid  For race previews and reviews from inside the F1 paddock, listen to F1 Nation Played the game? Now see F1 for real Tickets for races in Texas, Las Vegas, across Europe and around the world are available now. Go to tickets.formula1.com

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Your questions about Formula 1, answered by the experts. Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill explain F1 with drivers, engineers and more of the amazing people behind-the-scenes. Send your questions, voice notes and messages to F1Explains@F1.com An official F1 podcast. For in-depth interviews with F1's biggest stars, listen to F1 Beyond The Grid. For race reviews and previews, listen to F1 Nation.