Although similar in content and technical level compared to the previous chapter, F1 2014 is a very different title in terms of gameplay, thanks to the new cars with turbo-electric engine. Solid and rich, it is a good product in waiting of the first Next-Gen Formula One.

F1 2014 could be almost a perfect game with a much higher rating if it were not for two things. Firstly, as with any serious simulator, F1 2014 is designed for high-end PCs with the decent wheel and analog pedals that allow precise acceleration and braking. When you try to play on the console or with a gamepad, you’ll be severely disappointed: the game even on the Very Hard setting will became much easier. The second major drawback is the lack of full replays. [Nov 2014, p.70]

F1 2014 is only for real Formula 1 fans. If you're looking for something new, you must wait until next year to get a next-gen F1 game.

F1 2014 is not a bad game, it was built on solid foundations of its predecessors, but it doesn’t offer anything new and is clearly just an appetizer before the next-gen F1 2015. [13/2014, p.71]

The loss of the Classic Mode, when people were expecting an amplification of it, is a serious and detrimental amputation to the interest of the game.

F1 2014 feels like something that needs to exist while Codemasters works on rebuilding the foundations for next-gen.

Don't go looking for any new features or updates. This year' incarnation is a product without purpose. [Issue#246]