VRC Formula Alpha 2022 for Assetto Corsa
A hybrid open-wheeler inspired by 2022 Formula 1, with ground effect and simulated porpoising. Free on VRC's website; needs Content Manager and CSP 0.1.77+.
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What this mod does
The Formula Alpha 2022 is an open-wheeler by VRC, a team known for its high-quality Assetto Corsa cars, that reproduces the 2022 Formula 1 regulations with its own names and designs. It used to be paid; now it’s a free download from their official store.
What makes it special
- Hybrid power unit with about 1000 hp in total, 160 of them electric, at a weight of 719 kg.
- Ground-effect aerodynamics with simulated porpoising: the car bounces on straights if you run a lot of downforce.
- ERS system with four MGU-K deployment modes and modes for the MGU-H.
- Three aero specs (A, B and C) with different downforce levels.
- Animated driver, flexible front wing and configurable halo.
It’s ideal if you want a modern F1 car without relying on models ripped from other games. To get the most out of it, use a wheel and spend some time on battery and tire management.
Version
The current version is 1.3, from March 2023, which improved the suspension and steering geometry and fixed rear lockups with CSP 0.1.79 or later and the AI’s top speed. It includes fallback vanilla physics, although those are updated less often.
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Highlights and things to keep in mind
- Pro-team quality, for free
- Simulates ERS, ground effect and porpoising
- Original design, no models from other games
- Requires Content Manager and an up-to-date CSP
- Demanding to drive with a controller
- No updates since March 2023
Requirements
- Assetto Corsa for PC
- Content Manager (required, according to VRC)
- Custom Shaders Patch 0.1.77 or later
- Recommended: a tire app with extended physics to monitor carcass temperature
How to install it
- Install Content Manager and Custom Shaders Patch 0.1.77 or later if you don't have them yet.
- Go to the Formula Alpha 2022 page on virtual-racing-cars.com and add it to the cart at a price of 0.
- Complete the free checkout and download the file.
- Drag the downloaded file into the Content Manager window and confirm the installation.
- Find the car in Content Manager and choose the aero spec you prefer.
- Try it in practice to get used to the ERS and porpoising before racing the AI.
Version history
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1.331 Mar 2023Current
Better suspension and steering geometry, fixed rear lockup with CSP 0.1.79+ and AI top speed
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1.218 Jun 2022
Tires more sensitive to pressure and temperature, and wear rebalanced between compounds
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1.11 Jun 2022
New C-Spec aero kit with less downforce and less bouncing
Common problems
The car behaves strangely or doesn't load properly
VRC says it needs Content Manager and CSP 0.1.77 or later. Update both.
The rear wheels lock up under braking
Version 1.3 fixed rear lockups with CSP 0.1.79 or later. Make sure you have 1.3.
Is it a licensed F1 car?
No. It's VRC's own design inspired by the 2022 regulations, with no official branding.
Do I have to pay?
No. It's listed at a price of 0 in the official store; you can pay something if you want to support the team.
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