F1 22 Patch 1.09 & Updated Driver Ratings Available Today, Cross-Play Arrives Later This Week - Patch Notes

F1 22 patch 1.09 is available on all platforms fixing the automatic gearbox rev-limiter, correcting a tire temperature issue in specific offline modes and more. The team also announced cross-play is set to arrive later this week after successful beta sessions earlier this month. Check out the patch notes below.

• Fixed an issue where the automatic gearbox hits rev-limiter for too long before upshifting
• Fixed an issue that caused radio commands to be disabled after using Flashback in certain circumstances
• Tyre temperatures are now correct when starting a race with no formation lap in offline modes
• Fixed an issue where players can receive incorrect penalties at Turn 4 of Australia
• Improved logic on AI leaving pit lane at Paul Ricard
• Lowered the threshold for enabling/disabling DRS in changeable conditions
• Fixed an issue where races cannot start when host spectates formation lap in Multiplayer
• Fixed an issue where players were unable to see other drivers’ lap times in Race Director
• Fixed an issue where cars with maximum downforce upgrades may incorrectly experience high tyre temperatures
• Fixed an issue where changes to race style settings and AI difficulty in Career mode may reset on game launch
• Fixed a timing issue causing incorrect sector and lap times when using Broadcast formation lap
• Renewing sponsorship contract on the same day as a Department Event can no longer be exceptionally long
• Fixed an issue where, in specific graphic settings, transparent boxes were sometimes appearing in-game
• General stability improvements
• Various minor fixes

F1 22 developers continue to update the status of what is currently being investigated along with fixes that will be addressed in upcoming patches. Several larger updates are expected later this year, including the Sports Update and additional F1 22 tracks.

Also of note, the first F1 22 driver ratings update arrived today based on mid-season performance. In collaboration with Codemasters, Formula 1 experts David Croft, Alex Jacques, and Anthony Davidson tweaked the Driver Ratings to better reflect individual performance.

Max Verstappen +1 (Overall 95) and Lewis Hamilton remain at the top of the leaderboard, while George Russell +2 (Overall 92) surpasses Charles Leclerc -1 (Overall 91) for third place. Lando Norris rounds out the top five at an overall 90.

Check out the full updated driver ratings at the official website.