This innovative concept aims to be a gathering point for motorsport enthusiasts, blending advanced technology, a diverse gastronomic offering, music, and a competitive atmosphere. The inauguration was attended by renowned journalist Antonio Lobato, who highlighted the venue's potential to attract both veteran and new Formula 1 fans.
“"F1 Arcade has great potential as a space for old and new fans. The competitive component offered by the simulators is particularly noteworthy."
Each of the 68 simulators is designed to provide a realistic experience, equipped with adjustable seats, high-precision pedals, a steering wheel, and two screens. To accommodate all skill levels, the system features five difficulty modes: Rookie, Casual, Semi-pro, Pro, and Elite, ensuring that any visitor can enjoy the experience regardless of their prior simulator experience.
Initial levels, such as Rookie and Casual, include various assists like artificial intelligence, automatic clutch, braking assist, anti-lock system, and medium-level power steering. As players advance to Semi-pro and Pro, these aids are progressively reduced, increasing the challenge. The Elite level, the most demanding, removes all assists, allowing for fully manual driving and no racing line, ideal for the most experienced drivers.
In addition to the different difficulty levels, the simulators offer two main race modes. The Head-to-head mode allows up to three players to compete in series of three or five consecutive races. For larger groups, the Team Racing mode organizes participants into teams of four players, who compete in four races to determine the winning team by accumulated points.
