Developed by Codemasters , this installment was widely praised as a "massive step forward" for the series after a lackluster 2015 release. F1 2016 Review - IGN Southeast Asia
The 2016 Formula One season was defined by a historic inter-team rivalry at Mercedes , the emergence of a future superstar, and a significant recovery for the official video game franchise. f1-2016
: The season featured the inaugural race in Baku, Azerbaijan . It also briefly experimented with a controversial "knockout" qualifying format that was scrapped after just two races. Red Bull Racing Force India Source: Official F1 2016 Team Standings. F1 2016: The Video Game Developed by Codemasters , this installment was widely
The real-world season was a 21-race marathon that culminated in one of the most tense title deciders in history. It also briefly experimented with a controversial "knockout"