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// F1 2012(2012)

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About F1 2012
As well as the new young driver test mode, F1 2012 features a new "Champions Mode", in which the six World Champions competing in the 2012 season — Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher — will be styled after traditional end-of-level video gaming bosses, with the player challenged to beat them while racing in conditions that suit each driver. Another new mode introduced, is the "Season Challenge" mode. Feedback given to Codemasters was that players only played the game when they had a few hours to play. In response, Codemasters brought in this mode so that players could simply play for a short amount of time. In this mode the player will start as a team lower down the field, and over a ten race season the player will move teams mid-season, depending on their ability to beat rival drivers and objectives. Codemasters also introduced "One-Shot Qualifying", whereby a player has a single lap to qualify for the race. The three stage knock out session is still an option, however the single 20 minute session is no longer available in career mode. There is no longer an option to include all three practice sessions in a race weekend, but instead only a single hour session is available.
Release Date
Sep 17, 2012
Developer
Codemasters Birmingham
Publishers
Codemasters
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F1 2012 FAQ & buying guide

Is F1 2012 worth buying?

Steam
93.34% positive
'Very Positive', 4,220 reviews
Metacritic
80
Critics (IGDB)
77/100
4 critics

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What is F1 2012 about?

As well as the new young driver test mode, F1 2012 features a new "Champions Mode", in which the six World Champions competing in the 2012 season — Kimi Räikkönen, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher — will be styled after traditional end-of-level video gaming bosses, with the player challenged to beat them while racing in conditions that suit each driver. Another new mode introduced, is the "Season Challenge" mode. Feedback given to Codemasters was that players only played the game when they had a few hours to play. In response, Codemasters brought in this mode so that players could simply play for a short amount of time. In this mode the player will start as a team lower down the field, and over a ten race season the player will move teams mid-season, depending on their ability to beat rival drivers and objectives. Codemasters also introduced "One-Shot Qualifying", whereby a player has a single lap to qualify for the race. The three stage knock out session is still an option, however the single 20 minute session is no longer available in career mode. There is no longer an option to include all three practice sessions in a race weekend, but instead only a single hour session is available.

RacingAutomobile SimSimulationSportsMultiplayerRealisticDrivingController

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy F1 2012?

Right now the lowest price for F1 2012 we're tracking is $92.53 at Kinguin. We compare 1 store and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price F1 2012 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for F1 2012 is $74.20 at Kinguin on February 18, 2026. The current best price is about 25% above that low.

Is F1 2012 worth buying?

93% of 4,220 Steam user reviews for F1 2012 are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 80.

When was F1 2012 released?

F1 2012 released on September 17, 2012, developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters, Feral Interactive.

What platforms is F1 2012 available on?

F1 2012 is available on PlayStation 3, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

When do F1 2012 prices drop?

F1 2012 last hit a new low of $74.20 on February 18, 2026 at Kinguin. Current best price is $92.53. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy F1 2012?

The cheapest F1 2012 price right now is $92.53 at Kinguin.

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All-time low: $74.20 at Kinguin on Feb 18, 2026 — the current best price is 25% above it.

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