The most important mode is the career in which the player starts as the second driver of a small racing team. The goal is to become formula one champion in a reasonable amount of seasons. Accomplishing the team manager's objective rewards experience points which allows to upgrade the car. But racing is not the only thing the player needs to keep in mind: press interviews influence his reputation and becoming the first driver of the team means he has more say in the team's strategic decisions. He may even choose to negotiate a contract with another team.