F1 25 introduced MyTEAM 2.0, stepping up from the previous part-driver, part-owner model. It now offers the deepest F1 management experience ever, allowing you to take on the role of a Team Principal completely.
You get full control over facilities that keep an F1 team running, allowing you to recruit and manage a pair of drivers. Simply put? MyTEAM 2.0 makes you responsible for the entire operation, and growing it into a successful team requires planning and effective tactics.
It’s the whole experience, strategic, rewarding, and definitely punishing if you mess up the operations. So dive in with me below as I curate the 10 best ways to grow your MyTEAM HQ into a championship powerhouse.
Master The Three Core Facilities
Your MyTEAM HQ revolves around three major facilities, each of which holds critical importance to growing it.
The Engineering Facility is where your F1 dreams are truly envisioned. However, it’s not just the click-and-redesign stuff anymore, because Research and Manufacturing are now separated. Research unlocks new tech and upgrades, but when to build those parts is left up to you to strategize. Budget and timing hold utmost importance; seriously, funds burn rather easily if not spent wisely.
Next, the Personnel Facility is where you wrangle the crew. You’re able to handle driver contracts and manage your staff here. Looking to accelerate R&D? Go for it, but bear in mind the increased fixed costs. This one’s all about managing your team’s staff to a perfect point of diminishing returns.
At last is the Corporate Facility that handles all your organization’s finances. All the sponsorship deals and branding magic go down here. You also get this extensive new Decal Editor here that lets you build your team’s own personal identity.
In a nutshell, grasp an understanding of these three areas early in the season, and it’s definitely going to be a much smoother ride from there on.
Managing Your Workforce
Expanding your workforce is always beneficial for accelerating progress and rolling out new upgrades. But don’t go wild with hiring, as every new hire increases your fixed costs and pushes you closer to the Cost Cap.
What should you do then? Well, hire too fast, and suddenly you’re drowning in financial strains. Hire too slow and upgrades take forever. Your best move is to keep pace with the money and whatever new upgrades are available, building your crew little by little.
Honestly? Just take it easy, don’t rush it. Achieving the right balance is key to maintaining a stable organization.
Perform Engineering Upgrades Around Season Goals
Research and Development are now split, enabling you to plan progression separately. So instead of popping upgrades randomly, bank on research and unlock potential upgrades first. Then time those upgrades for when those new parts make the most difference.
Think about it, there’s no point cranking up an aerodynamic part if the next races are about pure raw speed. Timing these upgrades means you’re peaking for the big moments without blowing all the funds early on.
So yeah, preserve resources, plan smart, upgrade smarter, and give your team the edge on track.
Negotiate Driver Contracts Carefully
Driver management turns into a whole new ball game in F1 25. You’re able to meet and negotiate with candidates face-to-face, building rapport over time. However, you’ve got to keep your contract talks discreet to steer clear of any sabotage.
Keep talks discreet, use leverage to negotiate, and sign your next champion, but heed the driver’s needs, as failing to deliver upgrades may hurt the chances of retaining a driver. It’s like a game of chess, only with more personality.
Use Corporate Facility To Keep Sponsors Happy
The Corporate Facility isn’t just a bottomless money pit; it has the power to be your secret weapon. Sponsors aren’t just in it for a quick logo slap; they expect constant engagement and long-term vision.
It’s recommended to focus on building long-term relationships that lead to fatter cheques and loyal sponsors. As long as your sponsors are happy, they’ll keep money flowing in for future upgrades, so don’t neglect them.
Timing HQ Expansions
I get that upgrading your HQ is tempting, I mean, who doesn’t want more space and better functionality? But here’s the thing: it requires decent timing to get the most out of it.
Expansions eat up resources, increasing costs. So, unless your organization has extraordinary finances and the benefits are clearly worth it (new training programs, extra capacity, etc). It’s best not to rush into expanding HQ space; rather, start building with purpose.
It’s best to time your expansions when you can actually make use of the benefits and better functionality they offer.
Invest XP Into Owner Perks Smartly
MyTEAM 2.0 introduced the new Owner Perks system. It rewards all that hard work (negotiating contracts, winning races, upgrades, all the grind) and turns them into unlockable perks.
You’re recommended to pick the perks that actually benefit your targets across the three core facilities. Trust me, sticking to one pathway pays off much more long-term than trying to be the jack of all trades.
Raise Your Fan Rating by Beating Rivals
Fan Rating plays a crucial role in turning your MyTEAM HQ into a powerhouse. I mean, who cares about a fancy-looking HQ if you can’t bring home wins? Higher ratings unlock new perks, attracting fat sponsorship deals alongside star drivers.
It’s safe to say that track results matter just as much as HQ management, so keep the wins coming and outperform rivals. Feed off that hype, and let fan energy fuel your team’s success.
Leverage The Decal Editor To Craft Team Identity
The Decal Editor helps you create a unique team identity. Standing out on the grid with a unique and recognizable identity helps your brand stay memorable, boosting Fan Rating and attracting bigger, better sponsors.
Go ahead, play around with it and make your F1 car eye-catching, just downright awesome. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain from it.
Pay Attention To The Cost-Cap
Everything eventually circles back to the ever-present Cost-Cap. Everything involving spending contributes to it; go overboard, and you risk having FIA knock at your door. I mean, seriously, overspending may result in penalties that can cripple your team’s development for an entire season.
So play it cool, always budget ahead, and spend smartly. The best teams stretch those dollars and make every one of them count; that’s exactly what you should aim for.
