F1 22: How to get off to a good start

Every stage of a Formula 1 race requires the competitors to be at their best, but the opening moments are crucial. A rider can place himself in a good position to win a race by getting off to a strong start and then breaking away from the drivers behind him. Similar to real-world Formula 1, F1 22 drivers must have strong starts. But how precisely can you start each race well in F1 22? Let's go over the controls you need to be familiar with.

How to get good starts

There are several things to bear in mind in order to get off to a solid start. It's crucial to be able to accelerate to high speeds rapidly, and a big part of it involves getting the engine's revolutions per minute (RPM) to the appropriate level. Keep a two-button combination in the back of your mind while doing all of this. Press and hold A (for Xbox) or X at the starting line of the course (for PlayStation). Hold down RT (for Xbox) or RT (for PlayStation) while continuing to press A/X to raise the RPM.

When attempting to start well, there is one more thing to take into account. As soon as you start moving throughout the race, you must swiftly change gears. If you don't, the race will start with you moving at a slower speed. You will slow down and lose time if you do this, and other drivers may be able to pass you on the course. Depending on how the track is laid up, shift up rapidly, ideally up to 5-7, and make sure to pay attention to the first turn. If you do that, you'll be headed toward a successful race.