F1 22 Update 1.16 Patch Notes Details

F1 22 update 1.16 details are now available for PS4, PS5(version 1.016.000) , PC, and Xbox console players. According to the F1 22 patch notes, the upcoming update will resolve issues related to VR, AI, audio, stuttering, and lag. Apart from this, F1 22 patch 1.16 (1.016) also includes general stability fixes.

Previously, a major update 1.05 added a long list of bug fixes and gameplay changes. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several F122 issues. F1 22 version 1.16 will address a few of these issues.

F1 22 Patch 1.16 Notes

Elimination limited-time event is now available
Fixed an issue where players and AI could receive an incorrect DSQ in the race for not using multiple tyre compounds
Fixed an issue where tyre compound allocation options were not visible in in-progress career saves
Fixed an issue where players were unable to change tyre allocation in career weekends beyond the first weekend of the season
Replacement of Cem Bölükbasi with Tatiana Calderon to Charouz Racing System in F2 2022
Fixed an issue where F2 2022 vehicles were struggling to finish 50% races on Miami due to excessive fuel consumption
Addition of F2 2022 showroom stats and history
Fixed a crash on PS4 when loading into splitscreen using two steering wheels
Fixed an issue in Spectator mode where cars would be seen hitting the rev limiter
Fixed an issue where, on certain cars, the DRS lights on the in-game steering wheels were not lighting up when entering DRS zones
Fixed an issue on the Mercedes car where part of a front wing appears attached after taking damage
Updates and adjustments to Alpine livery colour
Fixed an issue on the Alfa Romeo car where left mirror is incorrecly mapped with the wrong material
Fixed an issue where Mick Schumacher would not be wearing a helmet after switching team in Career
Various Minor Fixes
General Stability Improvements

Added AI improvements.
General stability and performance improvements added.
Other minor bug fixes.

The following changes were added recently.

General

F1^® 22 Vehicle Performance has been brought more in line with the real season. All F1^® Time Trial leaderboards have been reset as a result of this change
ICE/MGU-H wear rate reduced to be less punishing while using automatic transmission
Sector Time indicators will now show the expected colours when completing a lap
Improved AI Logic at Pit Entry and Exit
Addressed an issue where tyre temperatures are reset after pausing the game in online game modes
Addressed an issue where, in some instances, ‘Broadcast’ Safety Car can cause all AI-controlled cars to overtake it, resulting in mass disqualifications
Resolved an issue where Personnel Facility upgrades are not applying to drivers
Fixed an issue where track grip could reduce between qualifying sessions
Addressed an issue on Baku where the player could crash into Turn 15 on Baku when under AI control using flying lap
Addressed an issue with tecpro barriers coming loose on Baku
Colour for sponsors’ decals and badges can now be applied from a pre-set colour slot
Sponsor Decals & Personal Stickers are now visible on the car in replay
General Stability Improvements
Various minor fixes
Marc will now correctly mention icon drivers
Addressed an issue where the wrong graphics card could be chosen on game launch which could have resulted in a crash
Game will now correctly load when using Intel graphics cards (subject to minimum specs and models)
Adjusted networking session searching so that NM14 errors are less likely to occur
AI icon removed from the timing board during broadcast safety car
Corrected Kevin Magnussen’s eye colour
Collisions now correctly reported in UDP data

Two Player Career:

Resolved an issue where, in some instances, players could not advance past Contract Negotiations in Two Player Career
Addressed an issue where players could get stuck after a season break in Two Player Career

Audio

Improved mix of bottoming out in F1 cars, now more audible
Improved performance and mix of tyre scrubs and skids
Added new audio for Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
Fixed an issue where the Race Engineer could incorrectly mention ‘Racing Point’ instead of Aston Martin
Resolved an issue where headphones could not be selected as radio output device on PlayStation 4/5

Wheels:

Fixed an issue relating to force feedback with several compatible Logitech wheels (G920, G29, and G923)
Fixed an issue where the LED Tachometer (Rev Counter) lights were not working on Logitech wheelbases
LSB & RSB buttons added for Thrustmaster T248 / T128 wheels on Xbox

VR:

Improved performance when companion screen is set to full screen
Addressed involuntary head movement when braking or accelerating
Fixed issue with Oculus Rift CV1 due to Stencil Mesh being enabled by default
Modified default settings to improve general compatibility
Visual quality and performance optimisations

Addressed a bug where sector timings not displaying
Fixed broken barriers at Baku – Turn 19
Addressed a bug where Broadcast Safety Car causes all AI to pass and sometimes receive DSQs
Fixed a bug where tyre temperatures reset when pausing the game in Multiplayer
Fixed an issue where little to no force feedback when using Logitech G920/G29/G923
Addressed a bug where Excessive DNFs at Baku when using Simulation Damage (My Team)
Fixed an issue where excessive ICE/MGU-H wear when using automatic gears
Addressed a bug where Involuntary head movement when braking and accelerating in VR
Fixed a bug where Flying lap can cause damage on Baku – Turn 15
Fixed an issue where engineer incorrectly states DSQ’d cars are still running
Addressed a bug where engineer refers to Racing Point
Engineer stops replying to certain questions

Addressed various issues with career mode.
Fixed a bug resulting in players being stuck on the loading screen when opening the game.
Addressed various issues related to F122 login issues.
Fixed black screen issue in VR and PC.
Addressed random stutters and lag issues.
Addressed various random game crashes.
Fixed an issue where the game crashes on startup for some players.
Added some sound issues in VR.

Download links for F1 22 update 1.16 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC and Xbox Series X/S will go live soon.