Formula 1® Academy

"Kickstart your racing career! Complete all Academy goals to unlock Formula 1® MotorSport"

- In-game description.

Formula 1® Academy was added in and replaces Racing School Basics which has been removed.

This event is run with the F1® ACADEMY CAR which you are loaned during the event ... all upgrades, customizations and VIP will remain on the car if/when you acquire it.

Stage 01 (Get on Track)
"GOAL 1 OF 3: Let's get on the track. I'll be out there to set the pace. Just focus on getting a feel for the car!"

"GOAL 2 OF 3: In this Autocross event, you'll take on a tough section of track... as fast as possible!"

Engine Upgrade
Whether or not you win Goal 2 you are taken to the Upgrades screen and forced to do the first Engine upgrade for ? which takes 15 minutes. The game will suggest you skip the service time by paying. Do NOT be tempted to wait or you'll get stuck in the Ebgine Upgrade section. Even if you do the following 2 upgrades you cannot exit the screen! Pay the to skip the service time. You can then do further/other upgrades.

"GOAL 3 OF 3: blah blah blah!"

For tips and advice on stage 01, see this page: Tips for Stage 1.

Stage 02 (Graduation)
Players who successfully complete all of the goals given in the second stage (Graduation) unlock Pure Stock Challenge. Throughout the second stage, players will have to race either the NISSAN SILVIA (S15) or FORD FOCUS RS on Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Suzuka Circuit and Brands Hatch.

"GOAL 1 OF 3: This next event is an Elimination. Every 20 seconds, the car in last place is eliminated until 1 car remains. Place in the top 3."

- In-game description.

"GOAL 2 OF 3: You can personalize your car to really make it yours. Get some vinyls on your vehicle, then show it off on the track."

- In-game description.

NOTE: Players must applied vinyls to their chosen car to be able to compete in this goal.

"GOAL 3 OF 3: Look like you're ready. Get out there and show me what you can do by winning this Cup."

- In-game description.

For tips and advice on stage 02, see this page: Tips for Stage 2.

Completion Rewards
"CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE COMPLETED RACING SCHOOL BASICS."

- In-game description.