F1 Clash guide: How to win races
Finally, an F1 Clash guide that'll get you over the finish line
This F1 Clash guide has one simple aim: To teach you the best strategy and to give you some tips and tricks that'll come in handy in challenging situations. If you're struggling to beat your opponents off the grid, then don't worry - you are not alone. F1 Clash might look quite simple, but there are many back-end mechanisms that you should know if you want to go on a winning streak.
Gameplay Overview
F1 Clash (previously F1 Manager) from Hutch Games is a real-time management game where you go head-to-head against players. You'll aim to gather more racing points than your opponents - plus, it's officially licensed, which means that you can hit the streets with Lewis Hamilton's W12 Mercedes or Max Verstappen's RB16 Redbull. The choice is yours!There is only one primary mode, 'Duels', where you go up against another motorsports manager like yourself. The objective is to place your cars ahead of your opponent's. There's also a 'Grand Prix event', which follows the real-world F1 schedule.
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F1 Clash lets you feel what it's like to be a manager of an F1 Team. It's quite realistic, and the mechanics are similar to real-world motorsport events - whether it's the racing, the car updates, the drivers, or literally anything else!
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Tip #1 Best strategy to win races
We've been playing F1 Clash since 2019, and have noticed that in almost every race, going ahead with the Minimum stop strategy will increase your chances of winning. The concept is quite simple - you try to save time spent on a pitstop, which means that you get 15-20 seconds advantage over your opponents.
It might look like you're losing at first, but don't worry. During the second half of the race, when players start pitting, you'll overtake most of them. This is one of the most crucial tips to remember!
Note: This strategy might not work in levels with long tracks and races where it's raining. Here, you will mostly have to switch to a two-stop strategy.
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Tip #2 First corners decide the results
Like in real F1 races, the first corners of the lap will decide the winner most of the time. In the first corners, you can gain 5-8 positions, but at the same time, you can lose a lot too.
Our tip for the start of any race is to use a boost right at the very beginning, then try to gain as many positions as possible in the first 3-4 corners. After that, switch to normal speed - you wouldn't want that tire to wear out too quickly.
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Tip #3 Fuel management
Here's the thing - if you don't run out of fuel when you cross the finish line, then you haven't maximised your car to its full potential. Fuel management is as crucial as tire management in F1 Clash. So, here's a handy guide to when you should use your boosts:
- First 3-4 corners on the first lap.
- When the driver needs help to overtake.
- When the track ahead is empty.
- On the straight, to overtake cars getting out of the pit lane.
- Last two laps of the race (especially the final lap).
Avoid using boosts in all other situations, or you might just end up running out of fuel and getting disqualified from the race.
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Tip #4 Choose the right tires
Choosing the right tires is the key to winning races, so we just have to mention it in this F1 Clash guide. Your tire selection should be based on your strategy. If you are going ahead with a minimum stop strategy, you want to choose longer-lasting tires - medium tires. If you are aiming for quick laps and a two-stop strategy, then soft tires are key. Lastly, if it's raining, you should choose wet tires, obviously.
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Tip #5 Avoid double-stacking
Stacking is when you call both your cars to the pit stop, back-to-back. If you are new to F1 Clash, don't do it, as the second car coming to the pit will have to wait a long time for its turn and end up wasting precious time.
Also, if you're a newbie, your car most likely won't be upgraded enough. For example, in Series 1 and Series 2, most players have an average time of 8-10 seconds for a pitstop. In such a long pitstop time, it's impossible to call in both cars without losing time.
You can go ahead and try double-stacking when your cars are upgraded and the average pit stop time is decreased to 3 to 3.5 seconds. Stacking is super fun - you should definitely try it once your cars are upgraded enough.
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Tip #6 Give your best in the last lap
You don't have to worry about the car's condition or the tires in the last lap. So, give everything you have in the last lap. It's your last chance to gain as many positions as you can.
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Tip #7 Keep an eye on your cars
In F1 Clash, you play as a team manager and not a driver, which means the racing is done automatically. You are responsible for creating favourable conditions for your team, but this doesn't mean that you can sit back and relax once you've already set the strategy. Always keep checking what your drivers are doing in the race.
For instance, when your drivers are trying to overtake, they might need a boost to do it successfully - so it pays to be aware and to give them a boost when they need it the most.
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Tip #8 Upgrade your car
Suffice it to say that nothing can beat a car that's just way too fast, so make sure you upgrade your car whenever you have enough coins. You can't lose regardless of the strategies your opponents use if your car is simply way faster than theirs!
And that sums up our F1 Clash guide. With these tips and tricks, you can definitely let the winning streak begin.
By the way, don't forget to check out our guide for the best car setup for a podium finish too!
