It's been a while since the last F1 management sim, and this one ropes in all the required elements: merchandising, suppliers, pit crews and a whole stack of car set-up options. You can create your own team or take over a struggling one, choose your drivers and then watch the races unfold across 17 international circuits.
The net result is a clumsy, unattractive and uninteresting take on what can be a really involving, enjoyable niche genre. So it is probably best that you either dig that old copy of Grand Prix Manager out of the cupboard or just hang on and hope this ever comes out. As for good ol' Barry and Peter… let's just say they're now reduced looking for commentary positions at local radio stations. Poor sods.
Gamers Universe writes: "With all of the controversy surrounding Formula 1 last season and the exciting three-way battle between Lewis Hamilton and the both Ferrari drivers this season, you'd be forgiven for thinking that being a team manager is an exciting job.
Racing Team Manager is an unofficial opportunity to step into the shoes of Ron Dennis et al, allowing you to take control of your own Formula One team and do everything the job entails - from hiring drivers to building training and research facilities, or choosing which engine manufacturer to use for next season."
Pros:
+Detail by the bucketload
+Plenty of options
+Masculine pastel shades
Cons:
-Yawn...
-Too much depth for F1 novices
-Slow gameplay
-Only for diehard F1 fans
