Short on time? This is the at-a-glance version of the five Create a Team scenarios in F1 Manager 2024: which one has the money, the car or the factory, and which to pick for your save. The full tables for every scenario are in the complete Create a Team chapter.
Quick pick
Best car: Technical Breakthrough · Most money: Industry Giant · Best factory: Phoenix Rising · Hard mode: Hungry Newcomer
Best car: Technical Breakthrough · Most money: Industry Giant · Best factory: Phoenix Rising · Hard mode: Hungry Newcomer
The five scenarios compared
| Scenario | Projected balance | Average car rank | Team rating | Pick it for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Breakthrough | $11.9M | 2.9 | 320 | Results from season 1 |
| Industry Giant | $17.1M | 4.4 | 530 | The easiest all-round start |
| Automotive Legacy | $13.1M | 5.9 | 420 | A middle ground |
| Phoenix Rising | $11.8M | 8.9 | 540 | A long save from the best factory |
| Hungry Newcomer | $7.9M | 8.9 | 200 | Maximum challenge |
Average car rank = average of the eight car-performance rankings out of 10 teams (lower is better). The balance excludes the drivers and staff you choose.
Car performance
| Area | Hungry Newcomer | Technical Breakthrough | Phoenix Rising | Industry Giant | Automotive Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Speed | 10th | 2nd | 10th | 4th | 6th |
| Cornering low / mid / high | 10th / 9th / 8th | 4th / 4th / 2nd | 10th / 9th / 8th | 4th / 6th / 4th | 9th / 6th / 5th |
| Tyre Preservation | 6th | 3rd | 6th | 3rd | 5th |
| Engine Cooling | 8th | 1st | 8th | 3rd | 4th |
Phoenix Rising and Hungry Newcomer share the same car rankings: the difference is about $4M of balance and a much better factory.
What to do first
| Scenario | First priority |
|---|---|
| Technical Breakthrough | Factory is mostly level 1 with no Team Hub or Race Simulator: upgrade Wind Tunnel, CFD and Car Part Test Centre before rivals catch up |
| Industry Giant | Use the extra money on a strong driver line-up |
| Phoenix Rising | Level 3 Suspension Simulator, Test Centre and Scouting: invest in car development and accept a slow first year |
| Hungry Newcomer | Cheap drivers and staff, then the Factory |
Every scenario starts with $120–122M of cost cap left, so early on the real limit is cash, not the cap.
Building your team?
Compare ratings and buyout fees in the driver stats and staff stats, plan upgrades with the facilities guide, and see every mode in the full F1 Manager 2024 guide.
Compare ratings and buyout fees in the driver stats and staff stats, plan upgrades with the facilities guide, and see every mode in the full F1 Manager 2024 guide.