The F1 24 Update 1.6 brings a focus on handling changes and kerb behaviour changes, along with some graphical upgrades. With adjustments to traction control settings, kerb impact on vehicle stability, and pitstop times, players can expect a more refined racing experience. Read the full patch notes below.
F1 24 Update 1.6 Patch Notes:
The v1.6 patch for F1 24 will roll-out on all platforms from Monday, July 8 at 10am UTC. Please ensure you are connected to online services in order to receive updates.
Here’s a list of everything that’s been addressed in this latest patch:
HIGHLIGHTS
- Rebalanced the Medium Traction Control setting
- When driving over kerbs, cars will now be more unsettled, with sausage kerbs in particular having a greater impact on vehicle stability
- Fixed an issue in Time Trial where in certain circumstances times set with an F1 car could appear on F2 Leaderboards
- Fixed an issue where a specific Specialist Goal could prevent a career save from loading correctly
- Pitcrews in Driver Career have received some training so pitstop times have generally been improved
GRAPHICS/VISUALS
- Improved presentation quality of Broadcast Pit Stops on PS4 & Xbox One
- If an AI is the Driver of the Day in a Multiplayer race they will no longer appear with the Fanzone Expression label of the player
- Fixed an issue where tyre warmers were clipping slightly with the tyres on some cars
- Improved lighting on character models of My Team Icons when beginning a Career
- 'Frame Generation' will work more effectively on PCs which have this option available and enabled
HANDLING
- Having a very high amount of Engine Braking is now less likely to cause the player to lock up their brakes
- AI are now less likely to lock up when using a low amount of pressure on their brakes
- Tyre pressure adjustments will now have more of an effect on tyre grip and heat
GAME STABILITY
- Fixed an issue where the Drivers' tab could become unresponsive after viewing Lap Times in the Race Director
- Fixed an issue where the player could select two options at once in the Practice menu, which resulted in the game being stuck
TRACKS
- Fixed a metal grate on the outside of turn 1 at Portugal so it no longer registers as a minor collision with a vehicle passing over it
- Fixed a rare issue in One Shot Qualifying at Silverstone where the AI could drive wide to invalidate the next lap before the player gains control of the car
AUDIO
- Fixed an issue where your engineer could incorrectly tell you that your teammate is outperforming you
PERIPHERALS
- Added support for the Cammus C5 Wheel
MISCELLANEOUS
- New 'Champions' images added to the Compendium, replacing the previous entries. All previously unlocked stickers will remain unlocked for these new images
- Fixed an issue where ten second penalties would only last five seconds during a pitstop
- Updated the logo on the Ferrari garage monitors
- Fixed an issue where the number of laps shown as available in a Practice Programme could be incredibly high
- Various UI improvements in many areas of the game have been made
- General Stability Improvements
- Various Minor Fixes
Source: EA
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