The most important mode is the career, where 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. Completing the team manager's objectives rewards experience points, which allows the player to upgrade their car. However, racing is not the only thing the player needs to consider - press interviews can affect their reputation and becoming the first driver of the team gives them more influence over the team's decisions.
Players also have a chance to negotiate contracts with other teams. The game includes full weekends with training, qualifying and the race, as well as shorter weekends. In the workshop, players can tune their car or choose from pre-defined configurations.