its not the racing line but the brake indikator in it. i can not understand why codemasters do not give us just the racing line without any brake indikators (was a standard since grand prix 1) so my assist im struggle the most: brakeindikator in racing line and manual shifting
So I've come from Assetto Corsa, so I'm trying to get used the physics, any tips as must do the stuff I do for Assetto Corsa I can't perform in F1. For example some of the stuff I do in Assetto Corsa I can't do in F1. Also tips on traction control as again I'm seeing my self spinning more in this game than I do in Assetto Corsa
Thanks for a very informative video! I also use lifting and coasting to harvest ERS and to save fuel. In a 100% race I managed to save 1,5 laps of fuel.
Hi thomb just wanted to say i seen this video and i am going to be taking all your tips on board. I am recently stopped using ABS on within the first few hours of trail braking it was so clear to me that the no assists way was the only way to go. BUT the biggest hurdle for me is the no TC I can do it on TT or my team but when i hit the track for league races it's like i am ice. I did like the part where you made the noise of engine being low i think that's where i am making the mistakes i let it rev far too high. Anyway i just wanted to let you know thanks for this video and I hope your channel grows. Take care. by the way " I was here " 😉
Should I be taking one assist of at a time, or should I be doing one at a time? e.g just taking off the racing line, then slowly taking off the others?
If you want to learn the quickest, turning everything off at once is the way to go. Heads up though; you will be a lot slower at first, but once you start getting to grips with it, you’ll be done with putting off assists straight away! It depends a little on how much perseverance you have haha :)
Not necessarily but I’d recommend to keep ABS on if you’re using controller, it’s not worth learning to be honest as it doesn’t earn you too much time relatively to how hard it is to learn
Please help if u can I am on Xbox and I can’t hear the engineer but my headphones I can only hear out of 1 but my mic is broke is that the problem and I have set it to headset output
What drives me nuts is in my league races guys still use assists and fly be me and I've been racing without assists forever. Not really realistic at all and I wish they'd turn them off or have a lobby where u can't use them like other games such as Nascar for example. Still like playing the game though
Good and very helpful video, I’m struggling to keep on with the fastest racing line, I’m driving with no assist at all on manual on difficult 72, I’m always dead last in quali and race, but only 1-2 sec behind the next slowest car ( usually mazepin Latifi or Schumacher ), started to play 2020 last year and now probaly in to 10-12h gameplay on 2021, but im stuck in same pace and this video was helpful! Wish me luck as i beat Mazepin and Latifi in Monaco my team career mode👋🏼, bye, and thank u for upload🤩
I've been told to watch this video to assist me with playing my first ever F1 game! No pressure but hopefully I can pull some of these off in the get go
Bro this is the hardest f1 game when it comes to handling and keeping the car on the racing line. The back end just slides out constantly. It’s so difficult to keep the car from sliding if you don’t have assists.
@@zackfreeman3985 I hope the tips help though Zack! Remember, practice makes perfect, believe in your progression and you’ll be comfortable in no time!
@@THOMB thanks man I will cuz I love the games. I play 2020 game about 85 difficulty on average and have no abs assist or anything except medium traction, and was so good and then I get this and I feel like a rooki! Haha
Hi. I have been using no traction control for years but this year it feels like I can’t get the power down. The car feels too unstable and i have tried so many setups. Can you help me? I can’t understand how others are putting the power down much earlier than me without spinning or loosing control of the car. I drive with wheel and pedals
Agree but it makes starting a race without getting past hard I just spin the wheels , but as soon as I get going it’s not hard I short shift comming out of turns . You really only spin out in 1st though 3rd when your in 4th you can race like normal
A lot of pros even said medium trac is the way to go this year. I use abs and medium trac control with corner racing lines and would consider my self very fast compared to others. Only using a g920.
@@THOMB That would be wonderful. I have become quicker thanks to your videos, and it seems that these are details but ... it is all in the details right? Mazzel...
ive successfully crashed at every track in f1 2021, infact they carted my dude off to the ER from monza monico bahrain austin brazil singapore azerbaijan imola china russia spain, and then got him paralyzed from the neck down after his str8 into the wall crash at spa, im filing a lawsuit against the FIA for faulty safety equipment, and a std from a grid gal, not only is he paralyzed but has a itchy crotch that he cant feel. Thats a double whammy.
I did your advice, but I always lock up. I brake most in the straights, but I lock up in the straights. Second, I don't know how to manage all pedals and gears at once. My brain can't handle it. You know what I mean?? Like I can't focus on breaking and acceleration and gear at the same time. Does this require training, or what? Please help.
Try and stay off the kerbs while accelerating and try and only put more throttle on when your car is pointing straight! Practice makes perfect with this one 🤙 you got this Marcos! Thanks for watching :)
Try stay in low gears until it says maintain revs, shortshifting helps to get the traction quickly (like explained in this video) thanks for watching! :)
They have removed it in f1 2021 since formula one has removed engine modes. You can now only use lean to save fuel but this will make you significantly slower.
hi thomb. i want to learn how to go faster in f1 2021. i play with a controller ( ps5), i am on medium traction control with anti-lock brakes on and the racing line on but only on the corners. i am struggling the most with the traction control disable. do you have tips for me that is playing with a controller thanks
My main trouble is that even if got the right racing line i can't quite understand how much power i need to use in every corner, how slow and how fast i need to go. Just started F1 3 months ago and it's so fun. Thanks Thomb for your video 🤙👍
Traction and braking is a skill you have to get good at by practicing, especially in your instance as the game physics and little secrets to being quick are different compared to whatever you race in real life :) awesome to hear though George!
Thanks for watching Trevor! Yes, overall a wheel is easier to perfect than a controller, as that is 1:1 to the actual racing ofcourse. The less assists you use, the quicker you potentially can become, including manual gears! 😎
Thomb, great video, I’m using a Logitech g29 and I feel like I Lowkey have no force feedback, does anyone else have this problem or can you help ? With wheel settings, tried to use ur wheel settings and it felt worse. Maybe a glitch with the game, any help would be appreciated.
@@THOMB done everything, I went from f1 2020 with amazing force feedback to this game and. Now it feels like I’m riding on ice, very bouncy and no strenght
@@thatone_killer467 hi mate a lot of people are suffering with ffb issues on f1 2021 so it's something to do with the game its not your wheel mate i promise
“Avoid the kerbs in 2021” *Drives all over the kerbs in this game, somehow not losing control* I don’t understand it , I’ve driven the exact same line, applied the same amounts of throttle and brake and my car spins out, are the physics just random I don’t get it
I reckon you are referring to me using a lot of track at the entry kerbs of turn 2 and 3 at Austria. The secret is to have no wheels on the white and red, as these kerbs are very uneven, and to have your tyres on the even surface on the left of the kerbs, so your right tyres are still on the track. For Austria in particular, this is how you can avoid to lock up. In general you want to avoid the white and red kerbs and if you can, go over it with your left or right wheels completely while braking :) Hope that helps
Which assist do you struggle the most with? :)
Racing line, it’s the only assist I still use, I just can’t nail the braking zones, I always brake to soon or forget to look for my braking point
its not the racing line but the brake indikator in it. i can not understand why codemasters do not give us just the racing line without any brake indikators (was a standard since grand prix 1) so my assist im struggle the most: brakeindikator in racing line and manual shifting
Hoi Thomb,je bent geweldig!!!!
racing line, mainly searching for it
So I've come from Assetto Corsa, so I'm trying to get used the physics, any tips as must do the stuff I do for Assetto Corsa I can't perform in F1. For example some of the stuff I do in Assetto Corsa I can't do in F1. Also tips on traction control as again I'm seeing my self spinning more in this game than I do in Assetto Corsa
just got a wheel and just starting out on 2021. This is a great guide man :) thanks
Great to hear Skiddio, thanks for watching! :)
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Your channel is awesome! Your explanation is clean, channel very underated!
Thanks for the tutorial
Means a lot Daniel, thank you so much!
Thanks for a very informative video! I also use lifting and coasting to harvest ERS and to save fuel. In a 100% race I managed to save 1,5 laps of fuel.
Love to hear that! Nice job Teemu and thanks for watching :)
Hi thomb just wanted to say i seen this video and i am going to be taking all your tips on board. I am recently stopped using ABS on within the first few hours of trail braking it was so clear to me that the no assists way was the only way to go. BUT the biggest hurdle for me is the no TC I can do it on TT or my team but when i hit the track for league races it's like i am ice. I did like the part where you made the noise of engine being low i think that's where i am making the mistakes i let it rev far too high. Anyway i just wanted to let you know thanks for this video and I hope your channel grows. Take care. by the way " I was here " 😉
Thank you so much for your message and I am glad it helps! Thanks for watching Adam! :)
Traction control kills me - if you spin the car once, that's it. It's a cycle of doom because the tyres are scorching hot
Great video so drs works auto when you are in drs zone correct?
If you put the DRS assist on automatic yes!
Should I be taking one assist of at a time, or should I be doing one at a time?
e.g just taking off the racing line, then slowly taking off the others?
If you want to learn the quickest, turning everything off at once is the way to go. Heads up though; you will be a lot slower at first, but once you start getting to grips with it, you’ll be done with putting off assists straight away! It depends a little on how much perseverance you have haha :)
@@THOMB Thanks, also, will it take longer to learn if your on controller ?
Not necessarily but I’d recommend to keep ABS on if you’re using controller, it’s not worth learning to be honest as it doesn’t earn you too much time relatively to how hard it is to learn
Please help if u can I am on Xbox and I can’t hear the engineer but my headphones I can only hear out of 1 but my mic is broke is that the problem and I have set it to headset output
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Cars now feel like they're on rails even with assists off. So far I think 2020 is better.
They feel faster than 2020 cars right!
@@THOMB much faster and it doesn't seem as realistic. Played for the first time in 2020 and maybe never again after 2021..lol
How do i turn the assist of
I disagree, I find 21 better than last years and more challenging.
@@united1990 yeah, the more I play, the more I tend to agree with you.
What drives me nuts is in my league races guys still use assists and fly be me and I've been racing without assists forever. Not really realistic at all and I wish they'd turn them off or have a lobby where u can't use them like other games such as Nascar for example. Still like playing the game though
Using no assists will always be better, even though it's very tough to be faster, the potential is there. You got this! :)
Dude you're driving in T-Cam...that's a huge assist.
Is manual gear box faster or auto?
Manual is faster if you can optimise your shift points :)
@@THOMB thanks for reply,
i was here
Nederlands right? 😂
Het is sws een Nederlander😂 accent
Cheers for this THOMB! This is going to be a massive help. F1 2021 will be the first game I will try with NO assists!
You got this STO! 🤝
Good luck man!
Why does it seem harder to gradually increase your throttle on the controller, I just keep spinning when it feels like I am doing it very slowly.
Increase throttle linearity
Try to switch the throttle button to analog.
@@wulzey ???
@@userunknown9169 well the default button for throttle on the controller is R2/RT, try switch the button to Right Thumb.
Good and very helpful video, I’m struggling to keep on with the fastest racing line, I’m driving with no assist at all on manual on difficult 72, I’m always dead last in quali and race, but only 1-2 sec behind the next slowest car ( usually mazepin Latifi or Schumacher ), started to play 2020 last year and now probaly in to 10-12h gameplay on 2021, but im stuck in same pace and this video was helpful! Wish me luck as i beat Mazepin and Latifi in Monaco my team career mode👋🏼, bye, and thank u for upload🤩
I've been told to watch this video to assist me with playing my first ever F1 game! No pressure but hopefully I can pull some of these off in the get go
Awesomeeee, You got this Cheryl! 🙌
Just don’t try to rush it, use whatever you’re comfortable with while you get used to the game and then you can start removing more assists
Bro this is the hardest f1 game when it comes to handling and keeping the car on the racing line. The back end just slides out constantly. It’s so difficult to keep the car from sliding if you don’t have assists.
@@zackfreeman3985 I hope the tips help though Zack! Remember, practice makes perfect, believe in your progression and you’ll be comfortable in no time!
@@THOMB thanks man I will cuz I love the games. I play 2020 game about 85 difficulty on average and have no abs assist or anything except medium traction, and was so good and then I get this and I feel like a rooki! Haha
Hi. I have been using no traction control for years but this year it feels like I can’t get the power down. The car feels too unstable and i have tried so many setups. Can you help me? I can’t understand how others are putting the power down much earlier than me without spinning or loosing control of the car. I drive with wheel and pedals
I'm in the same boat. Medium traction control almost feels essential especially as the tyres degrade.
Agree but it makes starting a race without getting past hard I just spin the wheels , but as soon as I get going it’s not hard I short shift comming out of turns . You really only spin out in 1st though 3rd when your in 4th you can race like normal
A lot of pros even said medium trac is the way to go this year. I use abs and medium trac control with corner racing lines and would consider my self very fast compared to others. Only using a g920.
@@chalespi5659 no one says that lmaoo, if you want to be fast you need traction OFF ABS is personal preference on this game
@@J2cheats I keep on trying with Med traction off just to hard on the gas have to short shift
Great video again Tom.
Could you do one on:
Front Brake Bias and Differential usage?
Thank you Roland! I’ll see what I can do in future videos! 😁
@@THOMB That would be wonderful. I have become quicker thanks to your videos, and it seems that these are details but ... it is all in the details right? Mazzel...
Stupid question, you are only allowed to use DRS in the designated zones right? What if you are within 1 second of another car but outside a DRS zone?
Yes, only within the designated zones :) There's no such thing as stupid questions though! Stay curious!
I want to thank you very much for this tutorial! Mate, this is so far the best no assists guide on the tube. Technically well explained!
That means alot! Thank you for watching Arnoldex! 😁
ive successfully crashed at every track in f1 2021, infact they carted my dude off to the ER from monza monico bahrain austin brazil singapore azerbaijan imola china russia spain, and then got him paralyzed from the neck down after his str8 into the wall crash at spa, im filing a lawsuit against the FIA for faulty safety equipment, and a std from a grid gal, not only is he paralyzed but has a itchy crotch that he cant feel. Thats a double whammy.
How can I be 0.7 seconds faster per lap ?? :))))))
By crossing the line 0.7 earlier
@@DaVinci-vj7ku 200 iq :)))))
I did your advice, but I always lock up. I brake most in the straights, but I lock up in the straights. Second, I don't know how to manage all pedals and gears at once. My brain can't handle it. You know what I mean?? Like I can't focus on breaking and acceleration and gear at the same time. Does this require training, or what? Please help.
Some guides on car setup as well as diff settings and how they impact grip and cornering pls
We ain't ignoring that ultimate switchback he did on lap 4 ?
Thomb!!! What rig do you use man? Is it a Playseat?
I struggle too much with the traction control :(
Try and stay off the kerbs while accelerating and try and only put more throttle on when your car is pointing straight! Practice makes perfect with this one 🤙 you got this Marcos! Thanks for watching :)
@@THOMB yeah you’re right, only with practice, ty for your video :D
I got this game like 2 weeks ago. It's my first racing game and I'm trying to use no assists at all but it's tough sometimes
You got this Johnny!
Je lijkt Louis van Gaal wel met dat accent...
i cant even start without traction control i spin at the start lol how do i get going without spinning ?
You’ll like F1 23
Abs is really hard this year I've noticed that it doesn't seem that you are locking up but you really are and you lose a tenth or so
Locking up definitely is a little more sensitive, even though lock ups are easier to handle in the dry. Wet lockups are harder than F1 2020 however :)
amazing! This is just what I needed. Just started my journey learning F1 in real life and in F1 2021 game :)
That is amazing Charlie, welcome to the F1 community!
Hey! Do you have any tips to get faster on the starting grid? I always lose 5-6 positions
Try stay in low gears until it says maintain revs, shortshifting helps to get the traction quickly (like explained in this video) thanks for watching! :)
How i can change the engine mode?? It is always on standard
They have removed it in f1 2021 since formula one has removed engine modes. You can now only use lean to save fuel but this will make you significantly slower.
Decided to go assist free after 500+ hours of line, tc, and abs. Getting within 1 second of my best time on some tracks but consistency is struggling
what should i do if i play with playstation controller?
The same tips apply for controller players too! :)
So are you learn track by track? Remember the markers and then turn off the abs?
Yessirrrr!
@@THOMB So it takes a lot of time for this game.
Jij komt niet uit nederland he 😂
hi thomb. i want to learn how to go faster in f1 2021. i play with a controller ( ps5), i am on medium traction control with anti-lock brakes on and the racing line on but only on the corners. i am struggling the most with the traction control disable. do you have tips for me that is playing with a controller thanks
Everything I say in the video is applicable for controller too! :D
Great video but please blink some day I’m worried
My main trouble is that even if got the right racing line i can't quite understand how much power i need to use in every corner, how slow and how fast i need to go. Just started F1 3 months ago and it's so fun. Thanks Thomb for your video 🤙👍
Practice makes perfect, you got this! 😎💪
I have the problem im not progressing anymore... i think.
Is it faster to race without the racing lines and abs traction off ?
No assists will always be faster but only if you can maximise the potential, practice makes perfect! :) you got this
Hoe can i set flashbacks
In the simulation settings I believe!
I found turning off racing line the easiest assist due to racing IRL but when it comes to traction control and ABS I’m next to useless
Traction and braking is a skill you have to get good at by practicing, especially in your instance as the game physics and little secrets to being quick are different compared to whatever you race in real life :) awesome to hear though George!
Really informative thanks a lot! Just got the game, playing on the controller for not but will eventually get a wheel. Great vid!
Thank you Jirom, have fun with the game!!
my biggest problem is with abs and the racing line, i think no tc is kind of "easy" to manage but abs off is just so much to change
ABS off is definitely the hardest assist to perfect, practice makes perfect 💪
Hi, can u tell me to get a perfect start without assists?
I was here
I was here
Thank you for this, it helped me a lot! ♥️
Glad to hear Jaci! Thanks for watching :)
@@THOMB Nice one, legend.
I’m finding the game really understeering compared to last year, any tips ? Im racing controller
Try put the differential down to 60-65% and it will help you turn the car easier :)
Whats everyones consensus? I am enjoying the shit outta this installment of the game
Eyeing up to become the best F1 game in its generation in my opinion if bugs get patched in the next couple of months :)
I played without assists for the first time. Although I go 1-2 secs faster, it eats my rears a lot. Any tips?
Try short shift a little more to avoid overheating the rears! Or put the tyre pressure on the rears down to release stress on the rears :)
@@THOMB is it normal to have the rears 2 percent on average more wear if I play with high diff?
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10:04 you're incapable of not spinning
Love it as always Thommmm
God bless spread the gospel
Is braking the same in the wet?
This is actually a very helpful video cheers
Glad to hear that Trevor, you’re welcome! :)
A couple questions 1. Is using a wheel easier than a controller? 2. Does using manual result in better times that auto?
Thanks for watching Trevor! Yes, overall a wheel is easier to perfect than a controller, as that is 1:1 to the actual racing ofcourse. The less assists you use, the quicker you potentially can become, including manual gears! 😎
@@THOMB may need to invest in a wheel and chair. I am waaaay to tense/jerky on a controller. Cannot finesse it enough.
You’ll be amazed by how precise you can be on a wheel and how fun it is! 😜
How do u turn off steering assist its so annoying
Within the settings under "assists" tab :)
Thomb, great video, I’m using a Logitech g29 and I feel like I Lowkey have no force feedback, does anyone else have this problem or can you help ? With wheel settings, tried to use ur wheel settings and it felt worse. Maybe a glitch with the game, any help would be appreciated.
Did you try and download the Logitech G hub software that is needed for the wheel?
Thanks for watching mate! 😁
@@THOMB done everything, I went from f1 2020 with amazing force feedback to this game and. Now it feels like I’m riding on ice, very bouncy and no strenght
@@thatone_killer467 hi mate a lot of people are suffering with ffb issues on f1 2021 so it's something to do with the game its not your wheel mate i promise
This awesome me want to get f1 now lmao
Haha awesome to hear Isaiah!
Ive never used the racing line lol
Best way to get started! 👍
Hey man great tips, thanks
You’re welcome Yeahnah!
Is manual gears on controller worth it?
Could be! Depends if you have the ability to change gears while being able to focus on the driving too. But using less assists will always be faster!
Did i smell some dutch?
A little bit 😅
Cockipt Cam no assists
All the same tips and tricks apply to cockpit cam! 😎👍
ffs bro please blink
😅🤣
"The rule of thomb"
Exactly Job ;)
I was here
Legend! Thanks for watching :)
This is really useful. Thanks.
Awesome to hear Guy, thanks for watching! :)
Thank you sir
You’re welcome Eden! 😊
“Avoid the kerbs in 2021”
*Drives all over the kerbs in this game, somehow not losing control*
I don’t understand it , I’ve driven the exact same line, applied the same amounts of throttle and brake and my car spins out, are the physics just random I don’t get it
I reckon you are referring to me using a lot of track at the entry kerbs of turn 2 and 3 at Austria. The secret is to have no wheels on the white and red, as these kerbs are very uneven, and to have your tyres on the even surface on the left of the kerbs, so your right tyres are still on the track. For Austria in particular, this is how you can avoid to lock up. In general you want to avoid the white and red kerbs and if you can, go over it with your left or right wheels completely while braking :) Hope that helps