Starting tomorrow, the F1 Fantasy 2026 begins: you can play too!
Finally, it’s here: the engines are firing up and the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship is ready to begin! With the new technical regulations and the revamped power units (with a 50-50 energy split), uncertainty is everywhere on track… but for fans there is one certainty: F1 Fantasy is about to start.
Just like last year, the reference app for our community will be GPK Games. Are you ready to prove you’re the best Team Principal in our fantasy world? Let’s get started!
DOWNLOAD THE APP FOR F1 FANTASY HERE!
Here’s how to play: the complete guide
1. Create your team
Every race weekend, the pit wall is basically in your hands. To build your team, you’ll have a budget of 400 credits (which may vary in customized Private Leagues).
With this budget you must:
- Choose 4 Drivers: pick your lineup by finding the right balance between top drivers and low-cost gambles.
- Choose 1 Team: don’t forget the car! The team score (Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, etc.) combines the performances of both real drivers.
- Select a Captain: choose carefully the driver you believe is in the best form; the Captain usually boosts your total score thanks to dedicated multipliers.
- Enter Predictions: guess Pole Position, the podium, and the Fastest Lap to earn extra bonus points.
⚠️ Important: the market value of drivers and teams changes after every GP based on their real performances.
2. Managing the market and “Parc Fermé”
The driver market is always active, but timing is crucial:
- You can modify your 4 drivers and your team before every race weekend.
- You have time until 1 minute before the first official session starts (FP1, qualifying, or Sprint Qualifying depending on the weekend).
- Once the session begins, your lineup enters Parc Fermé, meaning it cannot be changed until the following Monday.
3. How to earn points
Your points reflect what actually happens on the track. The score is calculated based on:
- Qualifying: grid position.
- Sprint Race: points based on the Saturday mini-race results (when applicable).
- Grand Prix: the main points haul based on the Sunday race results.
- Bonus & Malus: extra points for positions gained during the race. Watch out for penalties such as DNF, last place, or disqualifications.
Photo: McLaren, Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team, Scuderia Ferrari
