Choosing Cars in Formula Apex

Key Issues

• Deciding which car to buy is a major issue beyond skill.

Handling

• Best Handling Cars:
  • 2021 car: High top speed, slightly harder to manage.
  • 2010 car: Excellent handling in corners.

Earning Money

• No 1980s car in the game.
• 1990s car:
  • Pays the most per lap.
  • Recommended for grinding money for a 2024 top team car.

First Car Purchase

• Start with free cars provided in the game.
• Aim for top team cars such as McLaren, Mercedes, or Red Bull.
• Faster cars help in setting quicker lap times and earning money.

Managing Bumps

• All cars have improved handling over bumps.
• 2021 car: Likely the best due to high grip.

Grinding vs. Saving

• 1991 car: Pays £1,000 per lap, recommended for quicker earnings.
• Saving for Red Bull is less effective for quick earnings.

Purchasing Advice

• Large Budget:
  • No specific advice; joke about transferring millions to the presenter.
• Sponsors: Promotional mention of InvWorks for UGC accessories.
• 2021 Car Buying:
  • Costs £155 million.
  • Unlocks all liveries, each with equal performance.
  • No necessary upgrades for speed.

Car Comparisons

• 2003 vs. 2007:
  • 2007 car is slightly better in performance and handling.
• Worst 2024 Car:
  • Free cars when starting the game.
  • Avoid upgrading the other free cars early on.

Best Car Recommendations

• General: 2021 cars due to high speed.
• Beginner-Friendly Cars:
  • 2010 cars.
• 2024 Top Teams for Under £1 Million:
  • Porsche, McLaren, or Mercedes.
  • Note: Upgrades cost an additional £2-3 million.

Best Cheap Car with Handling

• 2010 Car: Best combination of handling and lower price (~£10 million).

Speed Comparisons

• 2010 vs. 2021:
  • 2021 has the fastest acceleration with ERS.
  • 2010 and 2021 are close without ERS.