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Formula 1 Game (F1 2021) Update 1.17 Patch Notes Today, March 28

A brand new update for F1 2021 was deployed for all supported platforms earlier today (March 28), bringing the game to version 1.17 with some minor adjustments and fixes.

Fans won’t find any new content or major gameplay changes included in today’s update, but there are some small fixes to general gameplay and online. One of the most important fixes included in today’s update was previously preventing players from starting an online race if they had joined during the grace period of a qualifying session. Other minor changes were also made alongside general improved stability.

If you’re eager to find out more, DualShockers has put together the full list of changes from the official patch notes below.

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Formula 1 Game (F1 2021) Update 1.17 Patch Notes For March 28

Below you will find the official patch notes for the March 28 F1 2021 update, which brings the game to version 1.17 with the following changes:

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.

Full patch notes and details come courtesy of the official EA F1 2021 website.