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Play F1 2021 Through the Weekend with Xbox Live Free Play Days

Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can play F1 2021 now and through this weekend, as part of Xbox Live Free Play Days. Fans can try out the full game until Sunday, October 24 at 11:59 PM PT.

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After the weekend, if you enjoy what you’ve played and want to keep going, purchase the game at a limited time discount and continue playing, while keeping your Gamerscore and earned achievements during the event.

  • ‘Braking Point’ – the thrilling new story experience.
  • New ways to play: two-player Career and ‘Real-Season Start’.
  • My Team mode – create a driver, choose a sponsor, an engine supplier, hire a teammate and compete as the 11th team on the grid.
  • Expanded Driver Stats that now include ‘Focus’ and new team-critical Department Events to address.
  • Split-screen racing for two players.
  • Casual race options for more relaxed racing whilst new Expert options give experienced players even more control.
  • Acclaimed ten-year Career Mode, including updated Research and Development and Practice Programs, and new Quick Practice.
  • Formula 2, the ultimate training ground for F1, is also included, with short, medium, or full season options and 2020 and 2021 season content.
  • Esports – in-game area for the online qualification events, latest news and even watch the new F1 Esports Challenger and Pro Series races.
  • More ways to race: Time Trial, Shorter season length options, Grand Prix Mode and relive your glory with saveable automated highlights and (PC only) full replays.
  • Compete online in Multiplayer: Social and Ranked races, new Quick Join format, Leagues, customizable liveries, and Weekly Events.

For those of you that haven’t subscribed to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service, you can get your first month for $1, then pay $14.99 per month. Here’s what’s included.

  • Access to over 100 high-quality games for console, PC, and Android mobile devices
  • New games added all the time
  • Xbox Game Studio titles the same day as release
  • Exclusive member discounts and deals
  • Free Perks including in-game content and partner offers
  • Play games on your Android mobile phone and tablet from the cloud (Beta)
  • Xbox Live Gold – Which includes Deals with Gold, Games with Gold, and console multiplayer
  • EA Play – A library of top Electronic Arts titles, exclusive rewards, and member-only content
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