F1 23 patch notes for update 1.09: fix for pitlane control bug

Dread it, run from it, but the Formula 1 summer break arrives all the same. Luckily, fans have F1 23 to keep them busy and the duo of EA Sports and Codemasters have released another update for the game to help out with some issues. Patch 1.09 is rolling out on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S at the same time on August 7, 2023, so no one should have to worry about having to wait for it.

These are the shortest notes for an update yet, but they contain important changes nonetheless. A highlight is the fixing of a bug, which allowed players to abuse the flashback feature to actually take active control of their car in the pitlane – obviously not quite the intended use of flashback.

The developers have adjusted several things in F1 World as well, which should help balance the experience of all players a little better.

Check below for the full F1 23 update 1.09 patch notes.

F1 23 update 1.09 patch notes

• Fixed an issue where players could take control of their car in the pitlane after using flashback when exiting the pits.
• Fixed an issue where, in some instances, players could get disqualified from the race in multiplayer when being disqualified from the formation lap.
• Fixed an issue where looking around while in the cockpit was reduced.
• Fixed an issue where drivers would have incorrect helmets after changing teams in Career modes.
• Fixed an issue where Casper Akkermann, Devon Butler and Jamie Chadwick had incorrect helmets when chosen as a teammate in Grand Prix.
• Fixed an issue where gamertags would sometimes show in unexpected areas.
• Fixed an issue where equal performance was always enabled in LAN modes.
• Fixed an issue where, in some instances, race sessions would not load with UDP telemetry connected.
• General Stability Improvements.
• Various Minor Fixes.
• All F1 World events that previously matched the player's Tech Level have been adjusted to match to a slightly lower Tech Level.
• F1 World Tech Level 'Modifier' setting can now be applied to all Solo events that use Tech Level, allowing optional difficulty increases.
• The F1 World Tech Level 'Modifier' setting has been updated to allow any value from zero to +150 (previously -100 to +100).
• Lower Tech Level events in F1 World will now scale as player Tech Level increases.

For more on F1 23, check out our review of the game, read our interview with senior creative director Lee Mather, or check the latest driver ratings update.