RR3 Wiki:Tips and FAQ for Formula Future

The intention of this page is to keep tips and FAQ for Formula Future in one place, which will hopefully help people race this event.

RR3 Wiki:Tips and FAQ for Formula Future
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Stages	8
Goals	32
Rewards
140 200,000
	MP4-X

Description

Formula Future was an event in Real Racing 3. It gave the players a chance to win the McLaren MP4-X. After version McLaren Overflow Update (v4.7) was updated. Formula Future started November 6.

The event specialising in racing the McLAREN MP4-X, either against LOTUS TYPE 125, FERRARI 375 F1 or FERRARI F14 T. Magnus also drives the other prototype McLAREN MP4-X.

Tips for Each Stage

Stage 01

Tips about Formula Future Stage 01 (Ahmed's Escapade):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 1.1: cup, Dubai Autodrome - Club Circuit 1 lap - Complete a lap - Recommended PR 130.3

Goal 1.2: cup, Dubai Autodrome - National Circuit - 3 laps - Lap Ahmed - Recommended PR 130.3

Racer KCain10r wrote:

Ahmed can be lapped AFTER the finish line and still get the green banner for the win.
Another note: On service bars and upgrades. Upgrade before a race. If upgrading after a race, after the service bars are removed from the race wear, the service bars are removed a second time, after upgrades are purchased. A glitch that can be avoided, if upgrading in the middle of a stage. Upgrade before the race. UPDATE: I've seen this double service bar removal independent of what is done with upgrades. It might be something related to restoring from backup? I'm unsure at this time.

Goal 1.3: cup, Dubai Autodrome - International Circuit - 1 lap - Finish lap under 1:11 no off-track for more than 2 seconds - Recommended PR 130.3

Racer KCain10r wrote:

This may be a difficult goal, until you find good, late brake points. Also, there are many more 'no-lift' corners with this grip on this car. The new no-lift corners shave a lot of time off!

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Endurance events and Elimination events are particularly good to slow the bot's down for future events, next best are Drag Race events, Autocross events and Speed Snap events, see methods to slow bots down.

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report - Stage 1

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$32,054,489 — 1,608 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR130.3 0/28, bought 7 x level 1 R$ upgrades.

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes high and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

Level 242, I currently run the WTTT, on my top device, I am regularly in group B.

• 1.1 1st 1:19.8, just run a lap, against no other bots, I set a slow one, used 2 bar of damage
• 1.2 1st 2:29 v Ahmed, lap Ahmed, officially a cup, but actually it’s a H2H. Instant greed flag as soon as Ahmed is passed, I managed ~1500 yds after lap 1, ~3000 after lap 2, and caught Ahmed ½ way around lap 3, used 10 bar of damage
• 1.3 Finish this test lap within 1:11 without going off-track for more than 2 seconds

1. 1:15.5 failed, will need to service and try in 4 hours (no ads on NOX) that will teach me not to cloud save after each event.
   1. Service and upgrades are now complete:
      Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR134.2 7/28, 1111111, bought 1 x level 2 Body R$ upgrade, which will take 1 Day, and 5 x level 2 upgrades (except T&W) and subsequent level 3 R$ upgrades, 100+90+85+80+65 = 420 , Level 3 upgrades will take 1 Day 12 Hours.
      Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR 136.7 12/28, 2212221. 12/28,
2. 1st 1:11.1 OMG I braked too much by the line :( , used 4 bar of damage, restored.
3. 1st 1:10.1, it took a few more attempts, used 4 bar of damage.

Reward 10

Post-challenge: R$29,321,062 — 1,204 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Racer KCain10r, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 02

Tips about Formula Future Stage 02 (New Parts Plan):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 2.1: Cup, Dubai Autodrome National Circuit - 2 laps - Keep engine from overheating and beat Ahmed. - Recommended PR 130.8

Racer KCain10r wrote:

I use Chase View and it is difficult, unless one is at full speed, to see the heat indicator! Rolling start at the "S" chicanes made it difficult... anyway, failed the first one, but when attempting the second time, cutting a corner at the "S" chicane a couple of times and shortening the brake points, this goal was completed with no upgrades. Tilt B, no assists, sensitivity 10.

Goal 2.2: Hunter, Dubai Autodrome - International Circuit - Win this event (before overheating) - Recommended PR 131.2

Goal 2.3: Cup, Dubai Autodrome -International Circuit - 3 laps - Win this event with an average lap of 144 mph (231 kph) on any lap - Recommended PR 131.7

Racer KCain10r wrote:

If you race this under PR, to get the average speed, race the whole three laps flat out. No sand-bagging. I guess bot slowing may happen sometime or another, but not so far in this Event!

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 2

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,321,062 — 1,204 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR 136.7 2212221. 12/28 (Six R$ upgrades in R&D)

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 2.1 1st 1:24.8 v 1:25.4 Ahmed (driving the FERRARI 375 F1), my controls (buttons) are not good for overheating events, I had to switch to wheel B in the braking zones, then back to buttons to accelerate again, it took a few attempts (15 min) to win thin, again it’s classed as a Cup but is actually a H2H vs Ahmed, used 5 bar of damage.
• 2.2 1st +107 yd v +72 yd Ahmed , again struggled with the overheating switching between buttons and wheel B is a pain, after a few failed attempts, the switching points were in place, and in the end I was waiting by the last turn, used 5 bar of damage, 10 green remaining.
• 2.3 1st v Ahmed, managed it on the second attempt, I just had to keep it on track :) used 10 bar of damage, 0 remaining, serviced.

Reward R$20,000 & 10

Post-challenge: R$29,367,745 — 1,214 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Racer KCain10r, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 03

Tips about Formula Future Stage 03 (Contact in Germany):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 3.1: Elimination at Hockenheimring - National - Win this event (Rolling Start and Vs LOTUS TYPE 125's) - Recommended PR 132.2

Racer KCain10r wrote: The 125's are spaced so far apart, it forces the driver to push the capabilities of the MP4-X. Goal completed with 2 PR MORE than recommended. Upgrades were applied earlier in the event to complete them in time for future goals.

Goal 3.2: Cup at Hockenheimring - Grand Prix Circuit - Win this event within 1:15 without going off-track for more than 3 seconds - Recommended PR 132.8

Racer KCain10r wrote: The attempt that ended up completing the goal, this driver used a 125 to brake for the first turn, no-lifting, but with no competitors, that turn is a quick brake. Braking for the long straight into the hairpin, this racer used a point after the wide flag and between the next shorter flag and the firetruck. Failing this a few times, it was learned to brake for shorter times, later in the turn.

Goal 3.3: Speed Snap at Hockenheimring - Short - Skid 4 times and win this event - Recommended PR 133.3

Racer KCain10r wrote: The racer can get the skids needed, then return to NEAR the start line to get the speed for the snap.

Goal 3.4: Head To Head at Hockenheimring - National [2 laps] - Vs FERRARI F14 T's hit 207 mph (334 kph) 2 times without going off-track - Recommended PR 134.0

Racer KCain10r wrote: The speed can be attained from the starting line to turn 2 -- just don't lift at turn 1, stay on track and don't touch the opponent. The second time around turn 1, lift and tap the brake, just a quick moment, to stay on track. The back straight is a place to get the speed, too. Crashing the barrier doesn't off-track you, if you turn some toward the middle of the barrier. Best to not damage the front on the first barrier crash, to keep the top speed intact. I saw SiCK RacerR get the speed without crashing! (YouTube)

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 3

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,368,910 — 1,214 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR136.7 12/28 Six R$ upgrades still in R&D.

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 3.1 1st 1:v Smith, Elimination with a rolling start, I had one off at the start and was every tight at the end, used 7 bar of damage
• 3.2 1st 1:14.2 v 1:27.4 Demopoulos, big cut of turn one and I was in the lead by turn 2, braked by the line to set a slower lap, this took about 5 attempts, between stupidly trying to slow the bots, tangling with bots and random spearing off track, to the left, this was annoying, used 5 bar of damage, 12 green remaining.
• 3.3 1st 170.91 MPH v 165.46 Smith, I did 4 donuts at the start then went for the speed snap, used 1 bar of damage, serviced, for more after work.
  • Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR 137.3 13/28 2222221, Body upgrade has completed, 5 x R$ upgrades still in R&D.
• 3.4 2:35.6 v 2:35.9 Raphael (driving the FERRARI F14 T), passed Raphael into turn 2, being careful not to go off track, then I reached 207 down the brack straight, took my time around the rest of the track, and held up Raphael, reached 207 down the back straight again, then held up the bot again,used 6 bar of damage, serviced ready for tomorrow.

Reward 15

Post-challenge: R$29,392,111 — 1,229 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

RadarBob wrote:
Stage 3 Report: Upgrades: 3323332. PR 140.6 - Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off

1. National Circuit: Elimination - no special rules, just win the event against 5 LOTUS opponents. (Sorry, forgot to look at the PR recommendations) Race horse start... you begin just after Mobil 1 Kurve. Had to restart as I went off track at Nordkurve on the first run. Hint: the second banner (one after the big overhead banner) AFTER Nordkurve is a good brake point. Race was straightforward - used about 1/2 of what I normally do for brake points. When unsure of exactly where to brake, I found it useful to tap the brakes rapidly until I visually confirmed I was at a good approach speed. As far as the race itself, with the spacing of the LOTUS on the course it is pretty imperative you have no off track excursions... if you just stay on track and drive - shouldn't be too much an issue to win. Race is over quickly - don't be shocked (like I was lol).  Opinion: the opponents were easily overtaken... I would not think there is a need to spend GC on engine upgrades to win here.

2. Grand Prix Circuit: Finish this (16 LOTUS competitors) cup race in under 1:15 with no more then 3 seconds off track. Recommended PR 132.8... this one took a few tries (6 total). Either off track, crashed, or misjudged the  brake point. What I found most critical is you need a clean pass on the front stretch at the beginning, taking the lead by the turn after Nordkurve. Other then that, just drive your heart out. Win on 6th attempt at 1:13:890. Opinion: cloud save your 1st stage win & good luck!

3. Short Circuit: Goal seemed simple... Skid 4 times and win this Speed Snap event. Recommended PR 133.3... my target - 165.4 mph - should be easy right? It was too easy... had to restore when on my first run I hit 189.497 (don't want the bots to get too fast). Restored, second run was better at  173.64 mph (thing moves out - hard to hit it just right and not be too fast). Guess I could restore again, but that's close enough for me. Anyway... just do the 4 skids at the start - easy with no brake assist, t/c off. Happy winning :-)

4. National Circuit: Hit a target speed of 207 mph two times without going off track. Head to head with F14T - 2 lap event. I took the option of hitting the target speed twice on the first lap and cruise to the win. You can easily reach the target speed (with similar upgrades) on the straight after Nordkurve  and the again on the very next straight. You'll have to give the F14 a little love tap at Nordkurve as you both get there at the same time... just make sure only 2 tires go over the edge of the rumble strip or you'll be off track. Also, I swear on a stack of bibles that I hit 207 once & didn't register (restarted that run), so there may be a little weirdness in the conversion from mph to kph. Regardless, not too bad of a race to win. :-)

Reward: 15 GC - no servicing required this stage

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Racer KCain10r, RadarBob, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 04

Tips about Formula Future Stage 04 (Practice at Leipzig):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 4.1: Cup at Porsche Test Track – On-road Circuit (Short) [2 laps] - Be lower than 2nd place at the beginning of lap 2 and then win by 300 yd (274 m) - Recommended PR 134.3

Goal 4.2: Hunter at Porsche Test Track – On-road Circuit (Short) - Win without the map whilst tailgating within 22 yd (20 m) for 15 seconds - Recommended PR 134.7

Goal 4.3: Cup at Porsche Test Track – On-road Circuit (Long) [2 laps] - Win with an average speed of 125 mph (200 kph), whilst not going over 190 mph (305 kph) on the final lap - Recommended PR 135.1

Racer KCain10r wrote: I found two points on the track where the max speed might be exceeded. Just after the Start/Finish and the longest straight on the back side. Straight-forward race.

Goal 4.4: Endurance at Porsche Test Track – Dynamic Circuit - Win this event without running out of fuel - Recommended PR 135.5

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 4

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,392,111 — 1,237 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR139.9 18/28 3323331

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 4.1 1st 2:01.1 v 2:11.0 Tan, messed up the first attempt, I didn’t pay attention to the goal and held up the bots, so wasn’t 300 yds at the line, the 2nd attempt I held up the bots on the first lap, on the 2nd lap, over the hill and first chicane, then let her lose, I was just over 300 yds at the line, used 6 bar of damage

• 4.2 1st +196 yd v +174yd Tan, easily caught the Nissan in the bus stop chicane, I had to change to bonnet view to see the 15 second counter, in chase view it was off the bottom of the screen, once at 15 I passed and then braked by the line, used 3 bar of damage

• 4.3 Win this event with an average speed of 125 mph (200 kph), without going over 190 mph (305 kph) on the final lap
  • 1st attempt I was speared left at the start line
  • 2nd attempt I was speared right just as I was approaching the finish line, failed :( used 12 bar of damage, serviced, will try again after work.
  • 3rd: I was speared left at the start line again!
  • 4th: 1st 2:14.0 v 2:39.4 Tan, she was a flying machine this run, clean, hardly any skids, I tap-tap the brakes around the slow bends, I had over 130 mph, on the first lap. I had to slow crossing the line, I was close to 190 mph! There are only 3 or 4 points that the car was close to 190, when I saw 180 mph I kept tapping the brake, slowed a little by the line, about 126 mph crossing the line, used 9 bar of damage.

• 4.4 starting with 10 litres of fuel, win the Endurance without running out of fuel.
  • 1. 5th 4.4 mi v 5.8 mi Santos didn't work with buttons :(
  • 2. 4th 5.3 mi v 5.8 mi Santos (practising with Wheel B and a mouse!), restored
  • 3. 5th 4.4 mi v 5.8 mi Santos (more practising with Wheel B and a mouse!), restored
  • 4. 1st 5.9 mi v 5.8 mi Santos, my practising payed off! Stopped once I passed 1st, waited ~15 seconds, used 15 bar of damage, serviced

Reward R$40,000 & 15

Post-challenge: R$29,478,007 — 1,252 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

RadarBob Stage 4 Report:

Upgrades: 3323332. PR 140.6 - Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off

Bot management used - winning by small margins

iOS (iPad Pro)

Porsche Test Track – skips 30 GC

1) On-road Circuit (Short) : Win this 2 lap Cup event, being lower than 2nd place at the beginning of lap 2 and then winning by 300 yards (274 m) . Recommended PR 134.3 - 2 lap cup race against 11 LOTUS. Easy race as your car really outperforms these LOTUS. The only real tip here is to hang back about 30 to 40 yards behind the 2nd place LOTUS as you approach the finish line… he’ll brake a lot earlier then you’ll want to – so leave some room or you’ll shoot right by passing the finish & start of lap 2 (yes, I had to force close at this point on the 1st run – made it on the 2nd). Slowed on the front stretch for bot management, finishing at +337 yards. Also, I used young Eric for servicing… 0 bars damage.

Note: You’ll need Eric for this or the third event if you’d like to complete without servicing. However, you may be able to get by without servicing on the last event, as I know I would have been able to (see below).

2) On-road Circuit (Short): Win this Hunter event without the map whilst tailgating within 22 yards (20 m) for 15 seconds. Recommended PR 134.7 – No tricks on this one… straight forward Hunter event. My target: Tan +125 yards. Once you get behind him it’s easy to pace him just modulating the brakes. After 15 seconds, hit the gas and go. I had to slow on the front stretch or I would have easily been 500+ yards ahead. Another easy victory :-) 2 bars damage.

3) On-road Circuit (Long): Win this 2 lap event with an average speed of 125 mph (200 kph), whilst not going over 190 mph (305 kph) on the final lap. Recommended PR 135.1 – Thought I’d just see what I run on the 1st lap average and take it from there.  Even with a 2+ second off track excursion (was pushing too hard and “just missed” my brake point on the 1st hairpin) 1st lap average was 124 mph. Decided to stay in it as see what happens. Obviously you have to monitor the speed on the final lap as there are 2 to 3 straights you could get up to 190, so watch it! I backed out when I hit 183 to 185. On the home stretch gauge on top was green at 125 (saw it at 127 before the bus stop… so I knew I’d be close to target). Slowed to 135 on the home stretch and coasted to another easy win. 10 bars damage.

4) Dynamic Circuit: Win this Endurance event without running out of fuel. Recommended PR 135.5 – Ohhh Tilt B (gotta coast when you can – well, in theory at least…. Read on). This was surprising experience, and for the good. When you lift, the car decelerates like you’re applying ½ brakes, very VERY useful. May keep this in mind for future events. My target: Santos 5.8 miles. Guys, now this one was way too easy…. Stopped just ahead of Santos with 60+ seconds on the clock, and 1.71 gallons of fuel remaining. Easiest win of the night… Time to service. Note: If you get a low target like me, you should be able to make this run unserviced.

Note: Was unable to do assist evaluations due to time constraints. However, I had an easy time of things today, and I have a strong feeling that no matter the assists used you’ll get the win. 4.3 may take a few tries, but I think you’ll get another win without frustration.

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Racer KCain10r, RadarBob ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 05

Tips about Formula Future Stage 05 (Brain Connection):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 5.1: Cup at Hockenheimring - Short [1 lap] - Skid at least 5 times whilst winning this events within 48 seconds - Recommended PR135.9

Goal 5.2: Cup at Hockenheimring Grand Prix Circuit [2 laps] - Win with this event with a lead of at least 722 yd (660 m) - Recommended PR 136.3

Goal 5.3: Time Trial at Hockenheimring - National - Finish within 39 seconds reaching a top speed of 200 mph (322 kph) - Recommended PR 136.6

Racer KCain10r wrote: Unlike another goal in an event some time back, staying on track is required to complete this Time Trial goal. No-Lift from the first straight through the first turn. The speed will be attained. Clean race the rest of the turns, and the time is attained, too. Find the brake points that allow enough speed and keep the MP4-X on the track. Goal attained with PR 136.3, UG 1221221. Video link available on my profile page and elsewhere.

Goal 5.4: Elimination at Hockenheimring - National - Opponents are spaced out more with 30 second intervals between Eliminations. You MUST win this! - Recommended PR137.0

Reports

RadarBob Stage 5 - Upgrades: 3323332 - PR 140.6 - Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off

Bot Management: winning by small margins (only)

View: bonnet view

iOS (iPad)

Track: Hockenheimring - Skips 40 GC

1. Cup event against 3 F14T - 1 lap - Grand Prix Circuit - Skid 5 times and finish within 48 seconds. Recommended PR: 135.9 - The MP4-X can easily get away from you when you try to induce a big skid, better to just drive for fastest time and make little skids.... then at the last set of corners, see where your at and then force another skid if needed. Driving through Nordkurve (off track then back on track) netted me 2 skids... and I induced a skid coming out of the next corner by turning into the grass then back on track. Little speed lost and 1 skid added. Then again at the first hairpin turned sharper then needed to induce a skid... then tapped breaks to stop it and moved on.... by the next corner I had my 5.  After that, drove hard to the end... winner at 46.159 seconds with 4 bars damage (13 left before servicing).  TIP: Seems like the easiest was to skid without speed lose is going into the grass after the apex (all 4 wheels) then maneuver back onto the track. With the power this has, your almost guaranteed a skid or two credit. With a 48 second time to beat, you can't afford to loose much momentum.  

2. Win this 2 lap cup event (against 21 F14T opponents) with a lead of at least 722 yards (600 meters) - Grand Prix Circuit - Recommended PR: 136.3 - Well, we know what this is all about - faster bots in future races - so I'm certainly going to keep this as close to target as possible. For me, this means that I will restore if I exceed the target by more than 50 yards - regardless the number of retries. 1st run, win - but the car was moving out so fast even after braking it slid through the finish at 900+ yards (distance meter was un-viewable when I needed to see it during the last part of the run). Restore, rerun.... 2nd run I focused harder on seeing where I was at prior to the last set of chicanes... was at +1200 prior to them, then slowed until then end - stopping just before the finish - hit the gas when I saw the meter hit +753 - one more win in the books at 2:26:561 - 9 bars damage (4 left before servicing)

3. Finish this time trial event within 39 seconds reaching a top speed of 200 mph (322kph). National Circuit - Recommended PR: 136.6 - Drove conservative to see where I'd be at the end of the 1st run. Hit the 200 mph on the front stretch, but finished at 41:237. I knew this goal was attainable, just had pick it up in a few spots & not slide, so drove a little harder this time. Doing this I had no less then 7 forced closures & re-attempts due to off track, hitting the wall (seems like if you just tap it you get the DQ), or just going to damn slow.  On my 9th attempt it all came together hitting the speed goal after Nordkurve before the 1st hairpin and finished at 38.783 seconds. 3 bars damage (1 bar left before servicing). TIP: I drove as hard as I could, at at my driver level (357) that's saying something (but keep in mind I do not run WTT so I'm far from an expert at these type of events). For those out there like me who are just learning no assist driving, this could be a skip. My opinion: Assist drivers probably won't make this event with my upgrades - I was in the edge most corners without skidding and I don't know how much the assists will slow you down, but I know I couldn't have made this diving with assists at there present settings (either low or high). Remember though - Your mileage may vary (depending on skill level).

4. Win this elimination event against 5 F14T opponents spaced at 30 second intervals. National Circuit - Recommended PR: 137.0 - I approached this with the idea that any contact with the opponents or unintended off track excursion is probably going to slow you down enough to make the goal unattainable. Picking your passing points will not be an option - you're just going to have to go for it! With that in mind - a win on my 1st attempt came easier then I thought it would, especially after that last race. I did rear end one F14T hitting him pretty hard (didn't anticipate the exceedingly fast closure rate), but as luck would have it the tap knocked him right out of my way so I was able keep going. Anyway, no tricks here - easy elimination event - watch that closure rate! And happy winning!

Reward: 20 GC - no servicing required this stage

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 5

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,478,007 — 1,252 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR139.9 18/28 3323331

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 5.1 Skid at least 5 times and finish within 48 seconds,
  • 1: 2nd 0:53.1 v 0:52.6 Ivanov, tagged a bot at the start and spun out, used 4 bar of damage
  • 2. 1st 0:47.7 v 0:54.6 Tan, better run this time, still tagged a wall, big cut of turn 1 helps, I had 5 skids by turn 4, used 4 bar of damage

• 5.2 Win with this event with a lead of at least 722 yd (660 m)
  • 1. 1st 2:33 v 2:39 Demopoulos, only won my ~350 yd, service and will re-try after work. Car kept spearing off track again! Used 14 bar of damage, serviced, will try again after work.
  • 2. 1st 2:25 v 2:38.5 Demopoulos (driving FERRARI F14 T), I turned airplane mode on, and had no problems, won by 813yd in the end, I was in the lead by the turn 5 hairpin vs F14 T’s, then kept going, Used 11 bar of damage

• 5.3 TT within 0:40 and hit 200 mph (322 kph).
  • 1. Off track after turn 1. Quit and retry.
  • 2. 42 sec. Reached 200 mph, but on 42 sec., retry
  • 3. Off track after turn 1, quit and retry.
  • 4. Off track after turn 1, quit and retry.
  • 5. Hit the wall at turn 2, Quit and cloud restore.
  • 6. 39.3 reached 200 mph, but red flag :(
  • 7. Off at turn 4, quit and retry.
  • 8. Hit the wall at turn 2, quit and retry
  • 9. Off at turn 3, quit and retry
  • 10. Off at turn 6, quit and retry
  • 11. Off track after turn 1, quit and retry.
  • 12. Off at turn 6, quit and cloud restore.
  • 13. Off track cutting turn 1, quit and retry.
  • 14. Off track cutting turn 8, quit and retry.
  • 15. Hit the wall at turn 2, quit and retry
  • 16. Off track after turn 2, quit and retry.
  • 17. Off track after turn 2, quit and retry.
  • 18. 39.2 reached 200 mph, but red flag :(
  • 19. Off track at the last turn :( cloud restore
  • 20. Off track after turn 2, quit and retry.
  • 21. 0:38.9 & 200 mph I don’t normally do TT on my 2nd device, the keyboard buttons controls are not good, finally! Used 4 bar of damage , 9 green remaining.

• 5.4 1st v Santos (driving FERRARI F14 T), elimination, with 30 second countdown and rolling start, I was in 1st, with 4 cars remaining, used all bar of damage, 0 remaining, serviced.

Reward 20

Post-challenge: R$29,524,918 — 1,272 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Credit: RR3 Michael P, RadarBob, Racer KCain10r...and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 06

Tips about Formula Future Stage 06 (A Rival Appears):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 6.1: Cup at Silverstone - The Bridge Grand Prix Circuit 2009 2 laps - Set the fastest lap and finish at least 2nd place - Recommended PR 137.4

Racer KCain10r wrote: Run fast. Steering and grip in "S" turns can be enhanced with throttle lifting. The fastest lap is easier on the second lap, with competitors in the rear-view mirror. Corner cutting is useful.

Cutting edges is very useful, even with two bars of damage I was 3 seconds faster than Magnus. You need to find the gaps between the barriers and crossing the large grass area completely.

Racer KCain10r wrote: Losing once can bring the speed down a little, but not much. Again, learning to push into the grip brings the speed up a few MPH/KPH higher than the goal. The 15 second time is not an issue, if the racer arrives at the first turn quickly.

Goal 6.3: Cup at Silverstone - The Bridge Grand Prix Circuit 2009 [ 3 laps] - Win with an average speed of 165 mph (264 kph) - Recommended PR 138.3

Goal 6.4: Head To Head at Silverstone - The national circuit [1 lap] - Knock Magnus off the road without going off-track yourself, and then win - Recommended PR 138.6

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 6

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,524,918 — 1,280 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR139.9 18/28 3323331

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 6.1 1st Silverstone - Bridge, 2 lap cup, set the fastest lap and finish at least 2nd place, Magnus is 1st driving (driving McLAREN MP4-X)
  • 1. 2nd 2:31.4 v 2:21.9 Magnus , didn’t set the fastest lap, too many skids off-track., used 13 bar of damang, cloud restore
  • 2. 2nd 2:31.9 v 2:21.9 Magnus, fastest lap 1:08.9 v 1:11.3, used 14 bar of damage. Retry.
  • 3. 1st 2:22.7 v 2:22.9 Magnus, much better lap, no off, only a couple of small skids, held on track, some corner cutting. Managed to pass Magnus in the last complex, before the finish line, on the last lap. Used all bar of damage, serviced.

• 6.2 Speed Snap - win this event within 15 seconds, so no going slow, definitely no stopping.
  • 1. 5th 177.73 v 193.75 Magnus (driving McLAREN MP4-X) skidded and hit the wall, too slow, retry
  • 2. 1st 196.41 v 193.75 Magnus (driving MP4-X) a little slower going into the corner, then powered through, very close to going off-track. Used 3 bar of damage (over two runs).

• 6.3 Win with an average speed of 165 mph (264 kph)
  • 1. 2nd 5:30 (155 mph) v 5:01.5 Ahmed in his FERRARI 375 F1 I was about to lap Ahmed, but only ~160 mph, I had too many slides off track, so turned around to try and increase my average, didn’t work, but worth a try, used all bar of damage, continued and cloud restore.
  • 2. 1st 3:23.7 v 5:03.6 Ahmed, I was about to lap Ahmed in the end, but slowed to keep the average to 165 mph, fastest lap 1:06 v 1:38, much better run, just a couple of small skids, some corner cutting, tap-tap the brakes around the slow bends worked for me, used 15 bar of damage, 6 red remaining.

• 6.4 Knock Magnus off-track without going off-track yourself, and win this event
  • 1. 2nd 0:39.9 v 0:38 1st Magnus, my error hit the wall at turn 3, used 3 bar, continue and cloud restore.
  • 2. 1st 0:42.3 v 0:42.5 Magnus, I hit Magnus, but he didn’t slid off track, used 3 bar of damage, continue and cloud restore.
  • 3. 2nd DNF v Magnus, I actually hit him off-track, but he stayed ahead, couldn’t quite pass him, then went off track, continue and cloud restore.
  • 4. 2nd 0:44 v 0:38.6 Marcus, big skid at turn 3, slowed by the line, continue and cloud restore.
  • 5. DNF managed to pass Marcus at the turn 3, but he didn’t want to try and pass me on the straight, cut the final turn, instant red flag, cloud restore.
  • 6. DNF, off track at turn 4, trying to smash Magnus off track.
  • 7. 1st 0:41.5 v 0:42.6 Magnus (driving McLAREN MP4-X), relatively slow into turn 3, then side by side coming out, managed to PIT Magnus. Took my time to the line, due to no off track, used 3 bar of damage, 3 remaining, serviced.

Reward R$60,000 and 20

Post-challenge: R$29,639,289 — 1,300 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Credit: RR3 Michael P, Racer KCain10r, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 07

Tips about Formula Future Stage 07 (Safer Driving):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 7.1: Cup at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps [1 lap] - Win whilst avoiding damaging 2 opponents body parts - Recommended PR 138.9

Goal 7.2: Elimination at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Win this event without damaging your car or going off-track for more than 1 second - Recommended PR 139.4

128.119.202.165 aka A Fandom User Wrote:
Brake early for the first turn, a little earlier than the red and yellow curb. Stay way to the right on that tiny little straight bit then take the next sharp turn right at the apex and bring it out wide. You should be able to pass the first guy on the straight. find the right brake point for the sharp turn at the end of the start-finish straight, might take a few tries. Keep trying until you manage to pass the next person before eau rouge, and you'll be on track. Flat out all the way through eau rouge and down the long straight. Brake right at the red and yellow curb on the left side at the end of the long straight. You should be able to pass the next person after this chicane or on the right hander after it (at the start of the downhill). If you manage that you are on track. Keep it tight around the hairpin then take the next three fast left turns with as little braking as you can manage, For the next right-left chicace again brake at the beginning of the red and yellow curb. You should pass the next person in this chicane or just after it. Book it until you reach the first place dude. If you pass him on that straight good job; brake just after that little brige thingy and drive conservative keeping him behind you. The race should end somewhere in the final chicane. If you reach him at the very end of the long straight try to out-brake him. If you are well behind at this point and you haven't gone off track, you might be going fast enough (not sure though) to be able to cut across the grass in 1 second and skip the chicane, but make sure you dont hit anything. took mannyyy tries and a lot of patience. good luck

Racer KCain10r wrote:
I had to add the 2nd level Tires/Wheels upgrade (75 gold). I learned... over and over... go around the cars ahead, not through them!

The advice from A Fandom user above about the first chicane is spot on. It is what I learned, in the time I continued attempting the goal.

Eau Rouge: First, I tried braking at the second apex in eau rouge, the valley chicane—I call it. Then, I tried just lifting at the second apex, then just a short lift in the bottom, between the apexes, then no lift, with some careful steering, finally getting through it, no lift!

I was able to pass third place, before the chicane at the top of the hill. Before I added my upgrade, I was passing third place after the chicane, at the second right, the last one before the u-turn at the top of the hill.

I learned it is good to save your 'off-track' time for the back side of the circuit.

Re-learned to trust the grip—again.

Added note: When you win, don't slow and allow second place to ram you—even after being eliminated. The damage done DQ's the win! FM said it 'feels' like they are more aggressive. Is that to imply they aren't but we just feel it? The sting of a victory being snatched away by a ram in the rear is a pretty sharp feeling and a bot behavior I don't recall in all updates before McLAREN Overaggressive!

PR 139.6 UG 2322332. Engine and Suspension will finish before 8 opens. It will be 3323332, then. No assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.

Goal 7.3: cup at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps 2 laps - Allow your opponent 15 overtakes on you before reaching 1st place to win - Recommended PR 139.8

Racer KCain10r wrote:
Remember it is a TWO LAP RACE. I forgot. I got 15 overtakes and was second at the end of the first lap, when I realized it. It's properly labeled. I just missed it.
I stopped at the first turn and let many cars pass. Some attempts I got 7, some 10 at that first turn. Then, went to the front and let three cars overtake me a few times. I held them back and let second and third place pass first. That keeps them grouped together. NOTE: The race ends the moment you become first with 15 overtakes.

Goal 7.4: Autocross at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Win with an average speed of 119 mph (190 kph) - Recommended PR 140.1

ME7 wrote:

McLaren MP4-X stage 7.4

Here is my 7.4 run. Took 6 tries, but I was already running Spa without brakes to figure out braking points. Off-track is key here!!! Only used brakes on the 180 degree turn.

Completed with upgrades 1321311. SA low, BA off, TC off, Tilt B, Sensitivity 4.

HeadFool wrote:

McLaren MP4-X stage 7.4-1479298263

ME7s video for the 7.4 autocross failed for me. Following the comment below yields this video:

Goal 7.5: Endurance at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps - Win with a distance greater than 8.5 miles (13.7 km) without damaging your car or running out of fuel - Recommended PR 140.5

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 7

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,739,289 — 1,300 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR139.9 18/28 3323331

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 7.1 Cup with limited contact with bots (2 body parts)
  • 1. Device froze ½ way around the lap, rebooted.
  • 2. Rolling start, a few off-tracks and skids, just passed for 1st by cutting the final chicane, used 10 bar of damage

• 7.2 Elimination with no damage or 1 second off-track
  • 1. Speared off-track, at the start, instant red flag.
  • 2. Speared off-track, going up Eou Rouge, instant red flag.j
  • 3. Damaged car, tagged a bot, ran out of time, serviced, will try after work.
  • 4. Off track at the top of the hill, red flag. restored.
  • 5. Off at Eau Rouge, used 3 bar of damage, used 3 bar of damage, retry
  • 6. Off at turn 1, used 1 bar of damage, retry
  • 7. 1st v Santos, better run this time, only just managed to get to 1st, almost one full lap, used 9 bar of damage

• 7.3 2 lap Cup need 15 overtake.
  • 1. 1st 2:37.5 v Martinez (no time) I spent a lap passing 1st palace bot (Williams), then slow for the bot to pass, sometimes he didn’t want too! At the end of the first lap I parked in the final chicane, with about 10 overtakes done, bunched up the bots, then let them pass, as soon as I retook 1st, at the top of the hill, I had an instant green flag, race over :) used 12 bar of damage, 0 remaining.

• 7.4 Autocross, Win this event with an average speed of 119 mph (190 kph)
  • 1. Santos 0:27.2 will try with trashed car.
  • 2. 6th 0:32 v 0:27.2 Santos trashed car.
  • 3. 5th 0:30.2 v 0:27.2 Santos (99 mph) trashed car.
  • 4. 6th 0:32.6 v 0:27.2 Santos (93 mph) trashed car.
  • 5. 6th 0:31.2 v 0:27.2 Santos trashed car.
  • 6. 5th 0:31.0 v 0:27.2 Santos trashed car.
  • 7 5th 0:30.0 v 0:27.2 Santos, serviced. [temporarily paid to instantly service]
  • 8 1st 0:26.5 v 0:27.2 Santos (failed average ~113 mph), used 3 bar of damage
  • 9 4th 0:28.1 v 0:27.2 Santos
  • 10 4th 0:27.8 v 0:27.2 Santos ~107 mph
  • 11 1st 0:27.2 v 0:27.2 Santos ~109 mph
  • 12. 1st 0:26.3 v 0:27.2 Santos ~113 mph
  • 13. 4th 0:28.1 v 0:27.2 Santos skidded out of the last turn
  • 14. 1st 0:26.3 v 0:27.2 Santos ~114 mph
  • 15. Quit big skid
  • 16. Quit big skid
  • 17. 4th 0:27.8 v 0:27.2 Santos too many skids! [restored], I'll wait for service to complete, they try ME7's method, posted in video above.
• 7.4 Autocross, Win this event with an average speed of 119 mph (190 kph)
  • many, many tests, while servicing, I could do it, with some luck, and corner cutting, restored.
  • unknown 1st 0:24.7 v 0:27.2 Santos , ~120 mph at the line. Buttons does not lend itself to lifting around bends, big thank you to ME7 for posting his video. Brakes off, TC off, Steering low. Used 10 bar of damage.

• 7.5 Endurance, with 9.0 litres of fuel, min 8.5 mi (13.7 km) without damaging your car. TC off, steering high, brakes off, wheel B for the lift and coast / buttons for the straight.
  • 1. Tried with damaged car, crashed with ~8 miles complete, instant red flag.
  • 2. Hit a wall on lap 2, instant red flag. Restore
  • 3. Hit too many cars on lap 1, damaged, red flag. Retry
  • 4. 4th 5.8 mi v 6.1 mi ran out of time. Restored
  • 5. 1st 8.46 mi v 6.1 mi Santos, ran out of fuel approaching the line!! Restored
  • 6. Hit too many cars on lap 1, damaged, red flag. Retry
  • 7. 8.29 mi v 6.1 mi Santos, ran out of fuel passed the line, but had too many off’s Restored
  • 8 8.99 mi v 6.1 mi Santos, with 30 seconds remaining, using a combination of buttons and wheel B, I finally managed to stay on track, not rear end bots and save fuel, these type of events do not suit my 2nd device, with keyboard controls, I will probably be fine on my tablet, when I start tomorrow. Used all bar of damage, 0 remaining, serviced.

Reward 25

Post-challenge: R$29,816,098 — 1,325 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

RadarBob Stage 7 Report
Upgrades: 7323332 (changed from previous 3323332)
Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off (unless noted)
Bot Management: winning by small margins (only)
View: bonnet view - Sensitivity 5

Track: Spa-Francorchamps : Skips 60 GC

Starting strategy: With 7.4 being a real bastard to beat, I used young Eric on 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 - This allowed me to "retry" instead of force closing on this event. Very important as 7.4 will drain your soul if your not careful. With minimal time between races, you're able to keep the previous run in your head much better... and you will need every advantage here sports fans! Upgraded engine is a huge advantage that probably only the pros will be able to manage without on 7.4. Read on.......

1. Win this 1 lap cup event without damaging more than 2 of your opponent's cars (rolling start). Recommended PR: 138.9 - I just basically handled this event as a no contact one... but remember that you have to run hard. I actually tried this run a few times with 3323332, and finished well behind the leader. Since 7.4 was coming up, decided to bite the bullet and do it now. Next run was a piece of cake... just pick your passing points - and remember this thing handles quite well off the preferred racing line and holds speed when you go off track for short spurts. Brake lightly just before the apex on the 1st uphill, then on the large uphill brake lightly at the lower 1/3 of the rumble strips... watch your line coming out as there's a bot right at the hill crest... so either stay wide right or stay left as you approach the hilltop. Assist drivers: did 2 runs with settings listed above except using brake assist on LOW. Works fine on this track... braking perfectly after the high-speed downhill at the end. So, use it if you wish - should be a win for (ya at a similar upgrade level to myself).

2. Win this Elimination event (against 21 LOTUS opponents) without damaging your car or going off track for more than 1 second. Recommended PR: 139.4 - Same as 1st race, both in strategy & results. This was actually easier as you have sufficient time to pick your passing points yet still win. Tested 1 run with settings above except with brake assist LOW... should be another win.

3. Win this cup event (against 21 LOTUS opponents) while allowing your opponent(s) 15 overtakes BEFORE reaching 1st place during this 2 lap event. Recommended PR: xxx - This race ends as soon as you achieve the goal (getting to 1st place after having amassed at least 15 overtakes) - in my case that was along the front stretch about 300 yards from the start/finish line. Starting strategy: After the 1st hairpin, stay far left and when it looks like the time is right... brake until you get the 15 overtakes.... then drive baby... drive! Worked like a champ! Winner in one run.... used similar strategy to 7.1 after the overtakes were registered. Tested with brake assist set LOW (others as before)... actually got a faster time then I did when I ran without assist.... go figure (well, I'm still new to this no assist driving and did slide a bit on the no assist run). Point being - assist ok up to this point - that all changes on the next challenge. 

4. Win this Speed Snap event averaging at least 119 mph (190 kph). Recommended PR: xxx - Easy to beat the time - can't say the same about hitting the target average speed. After about 43 minutes, nailed it! What I learned from that is.... 1) "No brake assists" is darn near a requirement to reach the target (numerous runs for me proved futile - I couldn't make target with assists).  2) it's all about hitting the right line... and at times that line is off track.  3) Stay focused, avoid frustration, and take a damn brake before your head explodes when you can't do these two things as this WILL take numerous attempts. 4) set a limit on how much time you're willing to spend achieving this goal.... mine is 60 minutes. TIPS: brake for turn one at the beginning of the rumble strips, release when your car is pointed towards the apex turn two (two tires off track at this apex). Go flat out (no braking) onto the next turn. Coming out of turn 2 you need to setup for the next corner by orienting the car such that when you it the apex... all 4 tires are off track (cutting this corner correctly is critical to making the target) BUT really, I mean really close to the road edge... too much off track will slow you too much, too little and you'll slide as you don't brake at this corner either - full throttle no lifting (and why tilt b is superior for these types of cars). That's right... you take turns 2 and three full throttle trying to straighten that line as much as possible. On the last corner, brake at the beginning of the rumble strip and release a millisecond prior to your nose pointing towards the finish line right flag. You have to nail that line or you won't make the avg speed target (tilt a), pros are even having a tuff time with this one soooooooooo - could be a skip. Keep that in mind and don't stress when your on your 68th attempt ;-)

5. Win this Elimination event with a distance greater than 8.5 miles (13.7 km) without damaging your car or running out of fuel. Recommended PR: xxx - Fuel is no issue in this race, I did this event on tilt a (thinking it was just a trial run to see where the bots would be) and made the distance with .7 gallons to spare. Slowed down to let the car settle before running out of gas, then got rear ended by a bot and failed the run. 2nd run was successful.... certainly the easiest event of the day for me. Assist drivers, you'll be ok on Brake LOW for this event.

Reward: R$    & 25 GC

Credit: RR3 Michael P, ME7, RadarBob, Racer KCain10r, 128.119.202.165 aka A Fandom User, HeadFool, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Stage 08

Tips about Formula Future Stage 08 (Rivals Do Battle):

Tips

RR3 Michael P wrote:
Continue to follow methods to slow bots down

Goal 8.1: Cup at Silverstone – The International Circuit [3 laps] - Keep under 10 mph (17 kph) for the first 10 seconds, and then win without going off-track for more than 2 seconds - Recommended PR141.0

Racer KCain10r wrote: My PR 140.6 3323332, No assists, Tilt B (mostly), Sensitivity 10.
If you use Chase View, you need not risk going over 10 mph using the throttle. I switched to cockpit view and watched the timer, while standing still, then I started off on the & of nine. Meaning, I counted 6 & 7 & 8 & 9 &, then hit the pedal before 10. Halfway between 9 and 10. Just a little added throttle time, but everything helps on this goal. Then it was just one touch of the camera, to get back to Chase View. My biggest mistake trying to complete this goal was too much off-track time. The winning attempt featured no lift on turn 1 and 2. Braking halfway between ripple strips of turn 2 & 3. Hitting the side of bots, not the back of bots. The second time around turns 1 and 2, braking earlier than the first time. At full speed: braking later puts you off-track. Near the end of lap 2, cutting a short corner off the final chicane. Second place by the beginning of lap 3. Lead attained between turn 1 and 2 of Lap 3 and retained for the remainder of the race. Minimized the lead gap at the end to 40 yards at the finish. It made me think I could have been less aggressive in earlier laps and still won. Use this grip monster's grip to get to higher speeds faster.

Goal 8.2: Autocross at Silverstone – The International Circuit — Win this event (With tyre wear starting at 100% and reducing while racing) - Recommended PR141.2

Racer KCain10r wrote: My PR 140.6 UG 3323332, no assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.
Mistakes that caused failing earlier attempts to complete this goal were, braking wrong causing skids and accelerating wrong causing skids. To complete the goal, first, losing once by a large margin, moved Magnus' time up just a little bit. Then, I cut the first corner in the chicane with just a little off track time. I set up the second corner in the chicane, from the middle of the track, turning as early as possible and accelerating as soon as possible for the long start/finish straight. Slight brake at turn 1, a little bit longer brake at turn 2, long brake at the sharp turn 3 (right) Braking helped turn the car while tires weren't gripping as usual. One turn was no-lift, the last turn was braking to keep from hitting barrier and to stay on-track.

Goal 8.3: Speed Record at Silverstone – The Grand Prix Circuit [1 lap] Win this event without going off-track (With tyre wear starting at 100% and reducing while racing) - Recommended PR 141.4

RR3'tyoloo posted a link to Wooden Pig Zzz video:
FYI: 8.3 is no walk in the park either if you have 1321111 worth of upgrades, the player has to run in reverse direction to win the speed record @ Silverstone. His speed was 388.88kph vs Magnus' 388.73.

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTgwODU5NTY0MA==.html

Replay is from 1:00 to 1:30 for those who is interested.

Racer KCain10r wrote: My PR 140.6 UG 3323332, no assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.
First, I watched the video referenced above and I never tried this goal in the clockwise direction. (until after I got the speed and had to complete the lap.) Failed attempts featured, going off-track, hitting the barrier while doing the initial U-turn to go counter-clockwise, going off-track on the big arc turn, going around the big arc too slow and trying again with out starting the race over. I learned the first time has to be the best time. I determined that since I wasn't afraid of going off-track, I wasn't going fast enough on the turn before the straight.
Winning included finding the best point to start accelerating. For me the answer was, start accelerating at the sharp turn in the chicane, turning right, going over the red ripple-strip corner once the car is straight enough to not skid. A throttle lift and NO brake in the big arc, a ripple strip starts and ends on the right. Just before it ends, lift and get the left turn set then, right back on the gas. Aim for the middle-left of the track. Then haul it to the barrier.

Goal 8.4: Cup at Silverstone – The Grand Prix Circuit [2 laps] - Win this event without going off-track (With tyres starting with 0% grip and increasing while racing) - Recommended PR141.6

Racer KCain10r wrote: My PR 140.6 UG 3323332, no assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.
Be in first by the sharp third turn (right). Get there by taking the middle of the bots in the first turn, lift, don't brake and glide behind a bot, then go left of it. Same thing for the turn two (left), lift, glide, go left of the bot. Brake for the sharp, third turn (right), accelerate when the car is mostly lined up with the track after the turn (tires are warming, still). Serpentine from the left to the right, to set up the next turn, sharp left. Take the next left full speed, no lift. At the end of the long straight, brake medium early, then accelerate at the apex of the sweeping left, staying left/center of track, to set up next right into the next straight. Keep somewhat close to Magnus, but don't try to overtake, yet. It can cause off-track excursions. If you're within 200 yds, that's pretty good. After the alternate start/finish line, which you are taking full speed, a momentary throttle lift is all that is needed to stay on. Tires are warm. Push into the grip and head to the esses. Throttle on all the way to the first "s" turn apex, then lift. Navigate the esses, pulse the throttle here and there, and nail it just before the last right. I used the beginning of that turn's ripple strip, heading to the next straight. Stay on the throttle until past the second, over-track banner and the track starts to turn. Throttle on again at the beginning of the left-side ripple strip. Still first lap, Magnus still leads, but not for long. Chicane ahead. Lift throttle at the right side gantry that extends over the track. Brake at the beginning of the barrier on left, but be positioned on the right to go left into the chicane. Gas at apex, stay in middle of track before turning right. Lift throttle a moment at the right's apex, then throttle and float left. I was smelling Magnus' exhaust, here. Full throttle through start/finish. No lift, turn one. Then, turn two, rammed and spun Magnus. Then, I wondered why I was driving so hard.

Goal 8.5: Head To Head at Silverstone – The International Circuit [2 laps] - Keep under 10 mph (17 kph) in the first 10 seconds OR overtake Magnus 15 times, then win - Recommended PR141.6

Racer KCain10r wrote: My PR 140.6 UG 3323332, no assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.
If you choose overtakes and you don't have 15 by the last chicane at the end of lap 2, you will fail, as I did. If you choose to give Magnus 10 seconds, you will complete the goal and win the car. Even with Red service and a 21 mph (33.8 kph) penalty for not servicing. I say, do it both ways, retry to your heart's content. Have fun. This is the icing on the hard-work cake that was Formula Future!

Reports

RR3 Michael P Report Stage 8

Device: NOX PC Emulator for Android (my 2nd device)

Pre-challenge: R$29,816,098 — 1,333 — 165/167 Cars — Level 242

Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR139.9 18/28 3323331

Controls: Buttons, Steering high, Brakes low and TC off, Steering Sensitivity 1. Online

• 8.1 2:24.1 v 2:24.9 Martinez (fastest lap 0:40.5 v 0:46.3), wheel B to start, and changed the view to watch for 10 seconds, paused @ 9.6 seconds, and changed to buttons. I was in 12th at the end of lap 1, 4th by the end of lap 2, and took the lead on the back straight, managing to PIT Santos as I passed, then braked. Santos set the fastest bot lap of 0:45.5, compared with my fastest lap of 0:40.5, used 9 bar of damage.

• 8.2 Speed Snap vs Magnes and wearing tyres.
  • 1. Skidded off, quit and retry
  • 2. 2nd 0:31.2 v 0:30.0 Magnus, went wide at the last turn, and cutting corners reduces the tyre grip. restored.
  • 3. 2nd 0:30.8 v 0:30.0 Magnus, better run, but brakes low is holding the car back, will try with brakes off, retry
  • lots of attempts, none successful, FM won, I upgraded upgraded t&w 75 + body 110
• Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR141.2 20/28 3333332
  • lots+1. 2nd 0:30.9 v 0:30.7 Magnus, closer, but not a good run, restored
  • lots+2. 1st 0:30.5 v 0:30.7 Magnus, much better run and easier target, used 3 bar of damage, 13 green remaining.

• 8.3 Speed Record @ Silverstone - Grand Prix, Win this event without going off-track (With tyre wear starting at 100% and reducing while racing)
  • 1. DNF off at the end of the back straight
  • 40 minutes of attempts later...
  • 1st 242 mph v 240.01 Magnus, I used Wooden Pig Zzz’s method, U turn and blast down the last straight, into the wall. U turn then all assists on, to limp around, to win without going off-track, used 9 bar of damage, 2 red remaining, serviced. Will try the remaining in 4 hours.

• 8.4 1st Cup @ Silverstone, win without going off-track
  • 1.Used 5 bar of damage, off ½ way around the first lap, retry.
  • 2. Used 3 bar of damage, off ⅓ way around the first lap, retry.
  • 3. Used 3 bar of damage, off ⅓ way around the first lap, retry.
  • 4. Used 3 bar of damage, off ⅓ way around the first lap, retry.
  • 5. Used 3 bar of damage, off ⅓ way around the first lap, retry.
  • 6. Used 1 bar of damage, off at turn 2, continue and restore.
  • 7. Used 10 bar of damage, off ½ way around lap 2, Magnus was still 300 yds ahead, retry
  • 8. Used 1 bar of damage, off at turn 3, retry
  • 9. Used 2 bar of damage, off ½ way around lap 1, retry
  • 10. 2nd 2:39.4 v 1st 2:38.9, I couldn’t quite catch him, this time, used, all bar of damage, continue & restore.
  • 11. ~ 15. Various attempts all ending in off-tracks. Restore
  • 16.~20. More failed attempts, each time I was getting batter or closer or had a skip off. Restored and tried again.
  • 21. 1st 2:41.8 v 2:42.5 Magnus (best lap 1:19 v 1:21), I managed to pass Magnus ½ way around lap 2 and PIT him, I turned all assists on, so no off-track, and won my ~85 yds. I spit the first 2 back markers, inside the next one and then had Magnus in my sites. Used 11 bar of damage, 0 remaining, serviced.

• 8.5 1st 2:06.25 v 2:09.57 Magnus (best time 1:00.3 v 1:06.1) I went for passing 15 times, the AI has been ruined, this release, Magnus didn’t want to pass, I had to drive off-track before he would, eventually he did, then parked in the next turn, very easy goal, used all bar of damage, 0 remaining, serviced.

Reward R$80,000, 25 and McLAREN MP4-X

Post-challenge: R$29,949,356 — 1,173 — 166/167 Cars — Level 242

RadarBob Stage 8 Report - Upgrades: 7323332 -PR 142.6
Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off (unless noted)
Bot Management: winning by small margins (only)
View: bonnet view - Sensitivity 5 - iOS

Track: Silverstone - Skips 70GC

1. Grand Prix Circuit - 3 Lap Cup event - Keep under 10 mph (17 kph) for 10 seconds then win without going off track for more than 2 seconds. Recommended PR: 141.0 - since 10 miles per hour only equates to 1.467 feet per second, I'm just going to use tilt b to start, pause, then go back to tilt a. I don't think the race will be won or lost by 14 1/2 foot ;-) - 1GC for young Eric - Took about 6 runs at it to get the feel and brake points down, but after 2 slides and 4 encounters with the Kamikaze Bots... I got a win against  Santos - finished at 2:24:838 - my best lap time 0:41:101 vs Santos at 0:46:666. 0 bars damage..... NOTE: I ran hard, had a few screw ups, but still made the cut. I passed Santos on the last lap, out-braking him at Brooklands and holding onto the lead easily. Experienced drivers should have no issues. Brake Assist LOW: 2 3/4 laps with settings above except BA low... let the assist do the braking on most corners, a few test runs will let you know where those are. I was well in contention to be able to make a run at the leader by Hanger Straight, so it certainly is doable. Best of luck guys!

2. Grand Prix Circuit - Autocross - Keep your eye on type wear while winning this event. Recommended PR: 141.2 - Magnus at 30.686... You start at Vale and end at Becketts. TIP: Going off track/sliding really eats into your tire wear so stay on track until Farm Curve (sliding is an automatic retry)... by that time your tire wear should be about 5% to 15%, so here is where you cut... at village. Point it right at the sticks because you will not be able to steer her much after getting on the grass. You should be at 60%+ wear passing the start finish line. Brake Assist LOW: Good news, its is doable... bad news, I wasn't able to get any closer than 30.969. Close, but no podium. I'm sure it's attainable with more attempts... so get 'er done! 5 bars damage - 12 remaining before servicing.

3. Grand Prix Circuit -  Speed Record (1 Lap) - Keep your eye on type wear and win without going off track. Recommended PR: Target: Magnus at 240.01 mph. Got 237 on the 1st run so just had to pic it up a bit. Next run was 238 mph. So kept going. NOTE: tire wear seems to be related to time, so the faster you get to Hangar Straight the better. With this in mind.... busted out a 241.53 on the 3rd run. If you set yourself up good, you can go without lifting through the last turn at Becketts and rocket past the target. Brake Assist LOW: did it after about a dozen runs... so same notes as above. Have fun! 7 bars damage (multiple retrys) - 5 bars remaining before servicing.

4. Grand Prix Circuit - 2 Lap Cup Race - Warm up tires, do not go off track. Recommended PR: 141.6 - Target: Magnus -Six F14T - since the tires are warming, then taking the inside line is out. We'll go up the center and see what we see. 9th run, victory! Magnus 2:40:343 (BLT 1:21:815) - RadarBob 2:38:227 ( BLT 1:15:498). That was a hard fought victory but really no secrets other than: TIP: the enter slow exit fast still applies here... but you have to gradually reduce that braking time as the tires warm Don't think you'll go blistering off and get this one on the first try... patience, you'll get there. Also, shoving Magnus out of the race line is a gratifying way to gain the lead... you should try it ;-)   Brake Assist LOW: believe it or not, you can do it! I had one skid... one. Perfect line approaching & through each apex - consistency is the key. Gain on Magnum in small "baby steps".... a little ground gained each corner adds up!  Young Eric was on hot standby, so zero bars damage - 5 bars remaining.

5. Head to Head - Give Magnus a 10 second head start, or overtake him at least 15 times before you win. Recommended PR: 141.6 - Target: Magnus... who ran a pitiful 1:51:731 - As previous reports indicated, this was easy peesy. RadarBob practiced his power slides for fun.... and the village rejoiced :-) - Brake Assist LOW: Yeah, too easy..... walk in the park it is. Of corse you guys can do it!

Reward: R$80,000 - 25 GC...... Win MP4-X

Credit: RR3 Michael P, RR3'tyoloo, Wooden Pig Zzz, RR3'tyoloo, ... and everyone else who have posted comments.

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Start / End Strategy

The player has 8 days to complete the 8 stages, the event is 8 days x 24 hours. The first stage will start the time the player starts it, the last stage will end 8 x 24 hours later. As stage 01 is normally straight forward and can be completed without an upgrade or service, it can be started late in the day, it doesn't matter if stage 01 isn't completed the first day, it can continued the following day. Stage 02, will automatically unlock at midnight, but can only be raced once stage 01 is complete. Stage 03 will unlock at midnight the following day, and so on up to stage 8, in total there will be 8 x 24 hours = 192 hours to complete all stages.

For example:

Start Saturday @ 7:30 PM the event will end 8 days x 24 hours later, Sunday @ 7:30 PM,

Stage No.	Day	Day	Day	Day	Day	Day	Day
Start Stage 1	Sat from 19:30	Sun from 19:30	Mon from 19:30	Tue from 19:30	Wed from 19:30	Thu from 19:30	Fri from 19:30
Stage 2	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
Stage 3	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Stage 4	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon
Stage 5	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue
Stage 6	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed
Stage 7	Fri	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu
Stage 8	Sat	Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri
Continue Stage 8	Sun until 19:30	Mon until 19:30	Tue until 19:30	Wed until 19:30	Thu until 19:30	Fri until 19:30	Sat until 19:30

You need to choose the best time for you to start Formula Future event, or more importantly when is the best time for you to end the event!

RR3 Michael P wrote (pre-race tip):
I wouldn't recommend starting the event on the first day, Sunday November 6, as many racers, who start as soon as the event opens, complain about bugs, which FM then fix! Instead leave the start a day or two and let other people do the bug testing. Also the tips and details can be filled in by the early adopters, so starting a day or two later gives a better heads up.

Ideally, for racers who are busy Monday to Friday and have the weekend free, the best day and time to start is as late as possible Saturday, as long as it's before midnight, meaning stage 8 of the event can be completed over two days, the following Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately there is a short time to start this event, it is only open, to start, for 8 days, as the next event is expected November 22. Once started the event can be run, even if it's closed to new racers.

Cloud Save / Restore

It is important to cloud save before every race, for full details see RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#Cloud Save / Restore

General Tips

Strategy

• Strategy - Including why gold is precious.

Time Shifted Multiplayer (TSM)

• Time Shifted Multiplayer - TSM algorithm and AI, whys it's important to win by small margins and how to slow bots down

List of Offline Bots Names

See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#List of Offline Bots Names

List of Formula Future Bots Names

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This section needs updating if Formula Future has its own set of bots

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This event has a different set of offline bots, that are also common to No Compromise, Light-Rider and Jaguar Legacy: XJ220:

Formula Future
Ahmed
Al Herbi
Chen
Coetzee
Cohen
De Vries
Demir
Demopoulos
Dumitru
Elias
Fontana
Garcia
Gomez
Gonzalez
Ivanov
Janssens
Jones
Kim
Li
Lim
Lopez
Magnus
Martinez
Melnyk
Miller
Moreau
Munoz
Nguyen
Nielsen
Nowak
Petrovic
Romano
Santos
Sarawut T.
Schneider
Silva
Singh
Smith
Stuart
Tan
Tanaka
Williams

Methods to slow bots down

See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#Methods to slow bots down

FAQ

How can I service the car when I already finished the day?

If the final car service is missed, after the final event on the day, the soonest it can service is at midnight (local time), when the next stage opens.

The Target is too High, How do I Reduce it?

See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#The Target is too High, How do I Reduce it?

The Game / Le Mans Keeps crashing

See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#The Game / Le Mans Keeps crashing

When is the last time I can start this Event?

The exact date is unknown, normally 1 – 2 weeks.

The way FM display the date isn't very clear, they use a rounding factor. The days and hours remaining, to start, is changing at mid day or on the half hour. The closing date and time displayed is a cautious closing date and time. Keep an eye out for adverts to start the event and watch for a countdown to start. Once started the event can be run, even if it's closed to new racers.

Will this event be added to the race career?

FM went though a spell of adding special events to the racing career, the last time a special event was added was September 2015 v3.6, NASCAR Academy was added directly to the NASCAR career, without previously being released as a Time Limited Event (TLE). Previous to that was April 2015 v3.3, with Redline: Origins and MotorFiesta 1. It is therefore unlikely this event will be added to the racing career.

Will the car be available to win in the future?

The McLAREN MP4-X is available to win if the challenge is completed in 8 days, after November 14 the McLAREN MP4-X can be purchased.

Can I buy the car?

The McLAREN MP4-X is available in the Cutting Edge bonus series part of the Legend group. This vehicle was added in the McLaren Overflow Update (v4.7) released in November 2016 and is unlocked as soon as Cutting Edge is unlocked or by completing the Formula Future special event.

This vehicle can be acquired for 1,200 .

	“	You have been lent a McLAREN MP4-X. All upgrades, customizations and VIP will remain on the car permanently, whether you acquire it from this event or buy it later.	”
		— Natalia, Agent

What is the minimum PR / upgrades required

RR3 Michael P wrote (pre-race):
Since Generations, if the players car is far below the recommended PR level the bots run impossible times. Once the car is upgraded the bots return to normal times. Slowing the bots works, only when the PR requirements are close. Some goals have fixed top bots. Possible upgrade strategies:

No.	Description	Upgrade	R$
1	Upgrade the car with R$ and pay (30/40/50 ) to skip impossible goals	1121111	~R$1.2m	~0-300+
2	Upgrade the car with R$ then buy close to the recommended for Stage 8	PR 140.6 UG 3323332	~R$2.4m	495
3	Upgrade the car with R$ then , then R$ until PR?? is reached for Cutting Edge. Maybe	-1 Suspension and Exhaust (7434342)	~R$5.0m	~1,185
4	Fully upgrade the car for McLaren MP4-X (Exclusive Series)	Fully Upgraded (7444442)	~R$6,8	1,565

Wooden Pig Zzz managed to complete with 10 upgrades, posting on a Chinese forum, which RR3'tyoloo kindly translated:
To get past 8.3, he upgraded to 1321111 spending 90 gold.

For 8.4, he found Magnus incredibly fast and tried upgrading to 6321111 and despite getting near to him, he could not win the race. This might be the gold trap and decided to skip for 70 gold.

Conclusion:

For experienced drivers, 2 ways to win the car.

1. Upgrade to 1321111 and skip 8.4. Overall, net loss of 20 gold.

2. Skip 8.3 and 8.4 for 140 gold. Even cost overall.

For new drivers, they are answered by the Fandom User directly below Sirebel's.

Basically, he didn't try to pass 8.4 by upgrading and just skip it entirely.

RR3 Michael P wrote:

• Car: McLAREN MP4-X PR141.2 20/28 3333332

I bit more than other racers, my button controls do not lend to lifting and coasting events, or fuel saving. I've won a car worth 1,200 for a net spend of -435 , my 2nd device does not receive any ads, so once my runs out that will be it, on this device. I will just use my top device.

Racer KCain10r wrote:
My PR 140.6 UG 3323332, no assists, Tilt B, Sensitivity 10.

RadarBob wrote:
Stage 8 Report - Upgrades: 7323332 -PR 142.6 Tilt A, SA high, BA off, TC off (unless noted) Bot Management: winning by small margins (only) View: bonnet view - Sensitivity 5 - iOS

How much do the upgrades cost?

Stage	PR (Upgrades)	Top Speed	Acc.	Braking	Cornering	Cost	Parts
Initial w/	130.3	250 mph 402 kph	1.90 s	47.0 ft 14.3 m	4.00 g	1,200 (N/A)
Max PR w/ R$	134.7 (1121111)	256 mph 411 kph	1.81 s	45.3 ft 13.8 m	4.16 g	R$1,156,500 (+R$5,635,900)	8 8
Max PR w/	145.2 (7434442)	274 mph 442 kph	1.60 s	39.6 ft 12.1 m	4.50 g	+1,565 (4,245 )	12 28

Top Speed (kph)	164 220 276 332 388 444 500 402 442
Acc. (s)	8.60 6.73 5.13 3.80 2.73 1.93 1.40 1.90 1.60
Braking (m)	51 44 37 30 23 16 9 14.3 12.1
Cornering (g)	0.6 0.8 1.2 1.8 2.6 3.6 4.8 4.00 4.50

For car details see here:

• McLAREN MP4-X

For full details on upgrades with PR see here:

• RR3 Wiki:Upgrades Section McLAREN#McLAREN MP4-X - Direct link to the McLAREN MP4-X project page with PR.

Useful Pages

See RR3 Wiki:Real Racing 3 Tips and FAQ#Useful Pages

Benefit / Cost

Calculated benefits or cost of the event:

User:RR3 Michael P calculated:

Date:	Nov 5th	Nov 12th	Difference
	32,054,489	29,949,356	-R$2,105,133
	1,173	1,608	-435
Cars	165	166	+1
Level	242	242	0

I have gold daily rewards + elite bonus, so received 30 over the 8 day event, no daily ads, and no level up. I also won the McLAREN MP4-X upgraded to PR141.2 20/28 3333332

Credit and Thanks

Many of the tips and FAQ have been combined from posts left by this RR3 wiki community, a big credit needs to go to this excellent community. Also, thank you, to everyone who have left comments and tips, for this challenge.

Comments and Tips

If you have any tips, please either edit the relevant section of this page and add them yourself or leave comments on the Formula Future Comments and an editor will add them later.

Please post your comments and tips, any information you feel maybe useful, such as:

• What stage and event you are leaving a tip for, this can be shortened e.g. Tip for 1.3 is for stage 01 event 3
• What problems you had and how to overcome the problems?
• e.g. Can corners be cut?
• Can an event be run with a broken car?
• If so with what PR/upgrade?
• What controls Tilt A / B ?
• What assists - brakes high / low /off ? TC on / off?
• Basically any tips that maybe useful to other racers.
• If you are anonymous feel free to sign a name or handle.

One of the editors will summarise them and add them to the relevant event, if there is anything missing please post a comment or tip to Formula Future Comments and let us know ;-)