F1 2021 mods: The best modifications for the racing game

In our mods guide for F1 2021 you will learn:

  • How to install and find F1 2021 mods
  • What are the best modifications for F1 2021
  • Which car skins and paint jobs you need to know about

F1 2021 from developer Codemasters has only been on the market for a few weeks. And although the official game of Formula 1 scores with many good innovations this year, the community is already working hard on modifications to make the racing simulation even more realistic and varied. We'll tell you what the best F1 2021 mods are and how to find and install them.

Have a look at our other F1 2021 guides: We not only introduce you to all F1 2021 tracks and F1 2021 game modes, but also have F1 2021 tips and tricks for beginners or the best F1 2021 car settings for racing game veterans.


How do I find and install the best F1 2021 mods?

If you want to make it easy for yourself, you can install the modifications for the racing game via the Steam Workshop. There you will find a huge range of car setups and control schemes for F1 2021, which you can install at the click of a button thanks to the subscribe button. The disadvantage of the Steam method is that you won't find any modifications that improve the gameplay, nor any F1 2021 liveries and skins.

If you want to find and install the best F1-2021 mods yourself , then head to the Racedepartment. The platform is teeming with unofficial modifications for F1 2021, so you can customize the racing game to your liking. All you need is a free account to download the mods.

In most cases, you first download a file archive and then install the F1 2021 mod manually. That means: you unpack the archive with a program like WinRar or 7-Zip and copy the content to a specific location in the game folder. To do this, simply follow the installation instructions that come with each mod.

Caution: If you install F1 2021 mods manually and overwrite original files in the game folder, you will no longer have access to online game modes - so make a backup beforehand!

These are the 5 best F1 2021 mods

Below we present you the five best F1-2021 mods that will make every racer's heart beat faster:

Playable Drivers 8.0

You want to play with Mick Schumacher in career or MyTeam mode? Then get the Playable Drivers mod by Andre_FD. It already includes over 15 popular talents as well as Formula 1 legends, for example: Kimi Räikkönen, Takuma Satō, Fernando Alonso or Pierre Gasly. In addition, the modder is constantly adding new drivers, taking into account the wishes of the community.

F1 2021 Extreme, Medium and Realistic Damage

Thanks to the F1 2021 Extreme , Medium and Realistic Damage mod, the racing simulation becomes much more action-packed. Normally, the AI in F1 2021 does its laps with iron - you'll only experience spectacular crashes or even safety car phases in the Breaking Point mode. You can change that with the StrongestFish modification, which makes the game's damage model much more sensitive.

The best thing about it: You decide for yourself how much action you want to experience on the track. If you choose the extreme damage model, there will be constant AI accidents and a normal race course is almost unthinkable. With medium damage, the F1 cars are also more vulnerable, but they don't lose their front wings as quickly. This makes for a good mix of action and challenge - especially in shorter races.

If you choose the realistic damage option, significantly fewer accidents happen than in the other two modes, so it's also good for longer races. Note, however, that the F1-2021 AI is very bad at dodging car parts and other obstacles on the track. Therefore, even a small accident is enough to trigger many more crashes in the following laps - provided the cars leave car parts on the track.

F1 2021 Improved dirty air for more battles

If you don't want more crashes, but still more action in F1 2021, StrongestFish has a second modification for you. The F1 2021 mod Improved dirty air for more battles brings a breath of fresh air into the sometimes monotonous gameplay by making the AI more aggressive and tempting it to overtake more often - thus many exciting duels and head-to-head duels are guaranteed.

Camera Mod

The Camera Mod for F1 2021 is a true classic. For several years, modder G2_70 has been making the effort and reworking the camera settings of the racing game. The camera mod and its settings are based on the live Formula 1 transmissions. In addition, the annoying and often unrealistic shake effect on all cameras outside the cockpit has been removed.

F1 2021 Ultra grip & car stability

The Ultra grip & car stability modification is also one of the most popular F1 mods of recent years. As the name suggests, the mod provides better grip and thus more stable handling of the race cars. In dry conditions, the F1 bolides are a good second faster as a result, and in rain races even up to 15 seconds per lap.

Consequently, the F1-2021 mod could also be dismissed as a cheat for faster lap times. However, it's not quite like that, since the AI drivers also benefit from the better stability. Furthermore, the modification does not work in the online game modes and time trials are not possible with it. However, it does make your racing life a little easier in MyTeam and Career, as well as Grand Prix and split-screen modes.

What are the best skins and car mods for F1 2021?

The eye travels with the car and the current car designs in F1 2021 are too monotonous for you? Then you are spoilt for choice between countless cosmetic F1 2021 mods. The most popular F1 2021 skins and paint jobs include:

If you don't want to pick out all the F1 2021 liveries individually, just use a mod pack. We recommend Project 2021, which makes F1 2021 even more realistic with the latest driver and vehicle skins. However, don't forget that you can't play the racing game in online mode if you have installed F1 2021 mods manually - this also applies to skins and paint jobs.

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