Verstappen, Hamilton on cover F1 22 Champions Edition, special role Leclerc

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3 May 2022 at 17:39
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Previously F1 22 shared a preview of the new circuit in Miami, now the covers of the two different versions of the game have been added. There is a standard edition and a special Champions Edition, where Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton appear on the front.

Verstappen, Hamilton on cover of F1 22 Champions Edition

The cover of the standard edition is dedicated to emerging talents. In the middle is Charles Leclerc, who was also announced by EA Sports as an ambassador for the game. Next to him are Lando Norris and George Russell, both of whom also appeared regularly in virtual action in a previous edition of the game.

There is also a special Champions Edition, in which the four still active Formula One world champions share the cover. Reigning champion Max Verstappen appears on the cover of the special edition, along with Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel.

In a statement, developer Codemasters says it wants to honour both young talent and established champions. " F1 22 celebrates the best young talent in F1, and we are excited to build a deeper relationship with Charles Leclerc," stated Senior Creative Director Lee Mather.

"We are also proud to honour our former world champions with the F1 22 Champions Edition. They continue to inspire the next generation of drivers, and it's an honour to have them together on the cover of our digital-only version," the statement said of the game's special edition.