Best F1 22 Settings for Max FPS Performance | Graphics, Audio, Controls, Steering Wheel

If you’ve just started playing F1 22 and are looking for the best settings for the game, you have come to the right place. This in-depth guide will help you gain every bit of advantage possible against your enemies, as we have covered all of the F1 22 PC settings in detail and how you should configure the game options for maximum FPS performance and smooth gameplay.

This latest game by EA Sports is taking the world by storm and racing fans are absolutely loving it. Since the game is quite new, people are still discovering various settings in the game and what works and what doesn’t. That is why this guide will show you the best F1 22 settings for max performance.

F1 22 PC System Requirements

System Req F1 22

First of all, make sure that you meet the game’s minimum requirements. Since this is a new game, the requirements are naturally higher than usual. If you are meeting the system requirements, we suggest that you lower your graphics settings for better results.

ParticularsMinimumRecommended
OS64-BIT WINDOWS 10 VERSION 1909 OR HIGHER64-BIT WINDOWS 10 VERSION 1909 OR HIGHER
ProcessorCORE I3-2130 OR AMD FX 4300CORE I5-9600K OR AMD RYZEN 5 2600X
Memory8 GB RAM16 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti OR AMD RX 470NVIDIA GTX 1660 Ti OR AMD RX 590
DirectXVersion 12Version 12
Storage80 GB available space80 GB available space
Additional NotesBroadband Internet ConnectionBroadband Internet Connection

F1 22 Graphics Settings (Maximum FPS Optimization)

After ensuring that you have the PC requirements down, move on to setting up your game with these settings. However, a few things to note before you launch the game:

  • Update your graphics drivers to the latest version.
  • Adjust textures setting to match your graphics card’s RAM

F1 22 is a relatively demanding game overall. However, we have come up with a few graphics settings that will allow you to play the game on lower-end PCs as well as mid-tier ones. With that said, let’s get started.

F1 22
NameSetting
Gamma Adjustment100
Motion Blur Strength5
Steering AnimationOn
Display ModeFullscreen
Aspect RatioAuto
VSyncOff
VSync IntervalAuto
Refresh RateDepends on your monitor
Frame Rate LimitOff
Output MonitorPrimary Monitor
Anisotropic Filtering8x
Anti-AliasingTAA Only
DLSS ModeSharp (Only applicable if you have RTX cards)
DLSS Sharpness50 (Only applicable if you have RTX cards)
AMD FSR Quality LevelSimilar to NVIDIA settings (Only applicable on AMD cards)
AMD FSR Sharpness50 (Only applicable on AMD cards)
Dynamic ResolutionOff

Advanced Graphics Settings

F1 22 Graphics Settings
NameSetting
Detail QualityCustom
Ray Tracing QualityOff
Ray Traced ShadowsOff
Ray Traced ReflectionsOff
Ray Traced Ambient OcclusionOff
Ray Traced Transparent ReflectionsOff
Lighting QualityMedium
Post ProcessMedium
ShadowsMedium
ParticlesHigh
CrowdLow-Medium
MirrorsMedium-High
Car and Helmet ReflectionsLow-Medium
Weather EffectsMedium
Ground CoverMedium
SkidmarksLow
Skidmarks BlendingOn
Ambient OcclusionOff
Screen Space ReflectionsMedium
Asynchronous ComputeOn
Texture StreamingMedium

Best F1 22 On-Screen Display or HUD Settings

HUD
NameSetting
Track MapFull Track Map
Delta TimeOn
Proximity Arrows On
Virtual Rea View MirrorOff (Your preference)
Permanent Session Timer (P/Q)On

Best F1 22 Audio Settings

Audio Settings
NameSetting
Master Volume10
Effects10
Speech10
Music10
Other Cars10
Voice Chat10
On-Board MixCinematic
Speaker TypeHeadphones (Or your preference)
Engineer DuckingLight
Audio Simulation QualityLow-Medium

The remaining audio settings are completely your preference. You can choose whichever commentator you like and your language. Plus, if you prefer Push to Talk, keep it On otherwise turn it Off. If you are facing any audio issues with the game, read this guide: How to Fix F1 22 No Sound or Audio Issues.

Best F1 22 Camera Settings

NameSetting
Field of View-10
Camera Shake0
Camera Movement 0

As with the audio settings, you can adjust the remaining camera settings according to your preference. Since almost every player will want to adjust them differently, you should find out which setting suits you best.

F1 22 PC Controls

The game is meant to be played with a controller or a steering wheel. As you can see, the PC keyboard controls are quite different than one might expect. You might want to rebind all of these controls or you can play with a controller or steering wheel.

NameKeybind
AccelerateA
BrakeZ
ReverseZ
Steer Left,
Steer Right.
PauseEsc
Gear UpSpace
Gear DownShift
ClutchSpace
Next CameraC
Look ForwardHome
Look BackEnd
Look LeftDelete
Look RightPgDn
Replay/FlashbackX
DRSF
Pit LimiterF
Radio CommandsT
Multi-Function DisplayNum 0
MD Menu UpUp Arrow
MFD Menu DownDown Arrow
MFD Menu RightRight Arrow
MFD Menu LeftLeft Arrow
Push to TalkS
OvertakeM

F1 22 PlayStation Controls

NameKeybind
AccelerateR2
BrakeL2
ReverseL2
Steer LeftLeft Stick
Steer RightLeft Stick
PauseOptions
Gear UpX
Gear DownSqaure
ClutchX
Next CameraR1
Camera Free LookRight Stick
Look BackR3
Replay/FlashbackTouch Pad
DRSTriangle
Pit LimiterTriangle
Radio CommandsL1
Multi-Function DisplayD-pad
MD Menu UpUp
MFD Menu DownDown
MFD Menu RightRight
MFD Menu LeftLeft
Push to TalkD-pad
OvertakeCircle

F1 22 Xbox Controls

NameKeybind
AccelerateRT
BrakeLT
ReverseLT
Steer LeftLeft Stick
Steer RightLeft Stick
PauseMenu
Gear UpA
Gear DownX
ClutchA
Next CameraRB
Camera Free LookRight Stick
Look BackR3
Replay/FlashbackView
DRSY
Pit LimiterY
Radio CommandsLB
Multi-Function DisplayD-pad
MD Menu UpUp
MFD Menu DownDown
MFD Menu RightRight
MFD Menu LeftLeft
Push to TalkD-pad
OvertakeB

F1 22 Steering Wheel Controls

NameKeybind
Turn Left/RightWheel Axis (x-axis)
BrakeLeft Brake Pedal (middle if you have clutch pedal set)
ThrottleRight Throttle Pedal
Clutch For Race StartHold Gear Up Lever, Release When Lights Out
DRS OpenL2/LT
Pit LimiterL2/LT
Gear UpRight Gear Paddle
Gear DownLeft Gear Paddle
Clutch In/OutRight Gear Paddle
Deploy OvertakeX/A
Change CameraR3
Rear ViewR2/RT
Select Multi-Function DisplayO/B
Multi-Function Display (MFD) CyclingD-Pad On Wheel
Select Team RadioSquare/X

Those are the best settings in F1 22 for all types of PCs. We would love to know what you think of the game so far. Let us know in the comments below what settings you are running the game on and what FPS are you getting. If you are still facing low FPS issues, let us know, and we will gladly assist you.

Umer Cheema
Umer Cheema

By day, Umer loves writing about games and talking about them; by night, he is an avid gamer that loves playing League of Legends and RTS games. Being a massive fan of Metal Gear Solid, you'll find Umer always praising the legendary Hideo Kojima.

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