F1 2017 – Introducing the 1996 Williams FW18

23/06/2017 F1 2017 Leave a comment

F1 2017 – Introducing the 1996 Williams FW18

Historic F1 cars are making their glorious return to the F1 Game franchise. F1 2017 will feature twelve classic F1 cars in total.

Codemasters now revealed the 1996 Williams FW18 as part of the list. This car will be the second Williams F1 model to appear in the game as Codemasters already confirmed the 1992 Williams FW14B as part of the F1 2017 classic content. With eight cars revealed, we have still three to speculate on.

The Williams-Renault FW18 Formula One car was designed by Patrick Head and Adrian Newey to compete in the 1996 Formula One season. The car was powered by a 3.0 liter Renault RS8/RS8B V10 engine. The FW18’s were driven by Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve winning 12 of the 16 races during the season with Damon Hill clinching the Drivers’ Championship title. The Williams FW18 scored 175 points during the season making it one of the most successful Formula One cars of the 1990’s.

F1 2017 will feature twelve classic F1 cars in total. The 1988 McLaren MP4/4 will be exclusively reserved for pre-order or pick up Day One copies of the F1 2017 Special Edition. For other customers, the McLaren MP4/4 will be available to be purchased at a later date. The other eleven classic F1 cars will be available in every version of the game.

Already Confirmed models:

1988 Mclaren MP4/4
1992 Williams FW14B
1995 Ferrari 412 T2
1996 Williams-Renault FW18
2002 Ferrari F2002
2004 Ferrari F2004
2007 Ferrari F2007
2010 Red Bull Racing RB6

F1 2017 the game will feature all the rules, cars, teams, and drivers of the Formula One World Championship but will also let you drive some of the most iconic historic cars ever raced in Formula 1, The full list of the included classic F1’s will be revealed in the coming weeks. Furthermore, the game will feature an enhanced career mode, numerous multiplayer improvements, a brand new ‘Championships’ game modes.The included classic cars will be available to play in several modes, including online multiplayer and time trials.

F1 2017 will be available on 25 August 2017 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC via both DVD and Steam. Codemasters also confirmed that there will be an optional Special Edition release, but did not yet reveal any details regarding its content.