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All Game Items

Overview



F1 23 does not feature traditional weapons or armor. Instead, the game's item ecosystem revolves around currencies, car upgrades, cosmetic customization, and collectibles. These items are used to improve car performance, personalize appearances, and track achievements. Below is a comprehensive guide to every major item category.

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Currencies



PitCoins


  • Description: Premium currency purchased with real money. Can also be earned slowly through Podium Pass tiers and special events.

  • Used For: Buying cosmetic items (helmets, suits, liveries, gloves, podium apparel) in the in-game store, and purchasing Podium Pass tiers.

  • How to Obtain:

    • - Direct purchase via platform stores (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store).
    - Earn small amounts from Podium Pass free track (≤100 per season).
  • When Useful: Unlocking exclusive limited-time cosmetics or skip grinding in Podium Pass.

  • Synergies: No synergy with performance; purely cosmetic.


    • Resource Points (RP)


  • Description: Main earnable currency for car upgrades in My Team and Career modes.

  • Used For: Purchasing and upgrading car components (engine, chassis, drivetrain, etc.) at the factory.

  • How to Obtain:

    • - Completing Grand Prix weekends (position, race distance bonuses).
    - Completing Department Objectives (e.g., earn 50 points per department).
    - One-time rewards from Event Invitations.
  • When Useful: Constantly needed to improve car performance. Prioritize investing RP in areas where car is weakest.

  • Synergies: RP spent on engine upgrades synergizes with better powertrain durability; chassis upgrades improve tire wear management.


    • Experience Points (XP)


  • Description: Separate XP for Driver and Team levels.

  • Used For: Unlocking new abilities, PitCoin bonuses, and cosmetic items as you level up.

  • How to Obtain:

    • - Driver XP: Race results, completing sessions (Practice, Qualifying, Race).
    - Team XP: Department performance, long-term contract milestones.
  • When Useful: Level milestones grant PitCoins, Podium Pass XP boosts, and certain cosmetic unlocks.

  • Synergies: Higher level grants access to more advantageous contract offers in Career.


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    Car Upgrade Components (Materials)



    These are not physical items but represent the application of Resource Points into specific car parts in My Team mode. Each component has upgrade levels (1-5) that can be purchased sequentially.

    Engine


  • Effect: Increases max speed, acceleration, and engine reliability.

  • Upgrade Cost: 1000 RP per level up to level 3, then 2000 RP for 4-5.

  • When Useful: Essential for power tracks (Monza, Baku, Spa).

  • Synergy: High engine level pairs well with low-downforce rear wings.


    • Chassis


  • Effect: Improves handling, stability in corners, and overall responsiveness.

  • Upgrade Cost: 800 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Critical on twisty circuits (Monaco, Hungary, Singapore).

  • Synergy: Combine with upgraded front suspension for better turn-in.


    • Drivetrain


  • Effect: Better traction out of slow corners, reduces wheel spin.

  • Upgrade Cost: 600 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Helpful on circuits with low-speed corners (Mexico, Yas Marina).

  • Synergy: High drivetrain level reduces the need for traction control assist.


    • Front Suspension


  • Effect: Improves front-end grip and braking stability.

  • Upgrade Cost: 500 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Beneficial on tracks with heavy braking zones (Canada, Austria).

  • Synergy: Works with chassis upgrades for overall balance.


    • Rear Suspension


  • Effect: Enhances rear traction and high-speed stability.

  • Upgrade Cost: 500 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Useful on high-speed corners (Silverstone, Suzuka).

  • Synergy: Pairs with drivetrain upgrades for better exit speed.


    • Aerodynamics


  • Effect: Increases downforce and reduces drag, improving cornering speed and straight-line efficiency.

  • Upgrade Cost: 700 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Balanced benefit across all tracks; prioritize mid-level first.

  • Synergy: High aero level allows use of more aggressive wing setups.


    • Cooling


  • Effect: Reduces risk of engine overheating, especially in hot conditions or slipstreaming.

  • Upgrade Cost: 400 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Essential on high-temperature races (Bahrain, Qatar) or if you use high ERS modes often.

  • Synergy: Works with engine upgrades to prevent performance loss during sustained high power.


    • Energy Recovery System (ERS)


  • Effect: Improves battery capacity and energy recovery rate (both MGU-K and MGU-H).

  • Upgrade Cost: 900 RP per level.

  • When Useful: Critical for overtaking and defending; allows more frequent ERS deployment.

  • Synergy: High ERS level dramatically shortens overtake time and helps in qualifying.


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    Cosmetic Items



    All cosmetic items are purely visual and do not affect performance. They can be obtained through the Podium Pass, in-game store (with PitCoins), or as rewards from F1 World events.

    Helmets


  • Varieties: Hundreds of designs across classic, modern, and fantasy themes.

  • Rarity: Common (free pass), Rare (PitCoins), Epic/Legendary (Podium Pass premium tiers).

  • How to Obtain:

    • - Podium Pass: Free track offers 1-3 helmets per season; Premium track offers 5-10.
    - In-game store: Rotating stock, costs ~10,000-30,000 PitCoins.
    - Event rewards: Completing specific F1 World challenges.
  • When Useful: To express personal style or replicate real-world drivers' designs.


    • Race Suits


  • Varieties: Team-specific, retro, driver-inspired, abstract patterns.

  • Rarity: Similar to helmets.

  • How to Obtain: Same as helmets – Podium Pass, store, events.

  • When Useful: Customization in multiplayer lobbies; no gameplay effect.


    • Gloves


  • Varieties: Color variations, sponsor logos, material textures.

  • How to Obtain: Usually bundled with suits or sold separately in store.


    • Liveries (Car Paint Jobs)


  • Varieties: Full car wraps, including gradient, metallic, matte, and animated patterns.

  • How to Obtain:

    • - Podium Pass premium tiers (multiple per season).
    - F1 World weekly challenges.
    - Special promotion (e.g., pre-order bonuses).
  • When Useful: Visually distinguishes your My Team or multiplayer car.


    • Podium Apparel (Caps, T-Shirts, Jackets)


  • Description: Cosmetic items for your driver avatar when not in the car (shown during podium celebrations or interviews).

  • How to Obtain: Podium Pass and store.

  • When Useful: Enhances driver identity in Career mode cutscenes and multiplayer podiums.


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    Collectibles



    Badges


  • Description: Achievement-style badges that display on your profile. Examples: "Clean Lap King" (10 clean laps in a row), "Overtaking Master" (50 overtakes).

  • How to Obtain: Complete specific challenges in any game mode.

  • When Useful: Bragging rights; no gameplay impact.


    • Trophies / Achievements (Platform-specific)


  • Description: Standard PlayStation Trophies, Xbox Achievements, Steam Achievements.

  • Examples: "World Champion" (win Driver’s Championship in Career), "Podium Pass Master" (complete all tiers in a season).

  • How to Obtain: Complete predefined objectives.

  • When Useful: Unlock percentage completion; no in-game reward except for some that grant small PitCoin bonuses on some platforms (varies).


    • F1 World Event Stamps


  • Description: Virtual stamps collected by completing daily/weekly F1 World events.

  • How to Obtain: Participate in limited-time events (e.g., “Summer Showdown”), meet lap time or position targets.

  • When Useful: Used to unlock exclusive cosmetics or earn bonus PitCoins via event progression system.


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    Special Items (Consumable-like)



    Podium Pass XP Boosts


  • Effect: Doubles Podium Pass experience earned from races for a limited time (e.g., 1 hour).

  • How to Obtain: Rare rewards from Podium Pass premium track or store purchase with PitCoins.

  • When Useful: Activate before a long gaming session to accelerate pass progression.


    • PitCoin Multipliers (not present in 2023 but common in earlier titles; confirm not in F1 23)


  • Note: As of launch, F1 23 does not include temporary currency multipliers. Only direct PitCoin purchases and earning via Podium Pass.


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    Key Equipment (Non-item)



    Racing Wheel & Pedals (Physical)


  • While not in-game items, certain hardware (e.g., Logitech G923, Thrustmaster T248) enhances immersion. In-game settings support wheel customization (rotation, force feedback strength).


    • Custom Controls Presets


  • Saved control schemes (e.g., “F1-style”, “COD-style”) are stored as profiles but not tradeable items.


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Summary Table



CategoryItemsHow to ObtainPerformance Impact
CurrenciesPitCoins, Resource Points, XPPurchase, races, objectivesSignificant (RP) / None (PitCoins)
Car UpgradesEngine, Chassis, etc.Spend RP in factoryDirect performance
CosmeticsHelmets, Suits, Liveries, GlovesPodium Pass, store, eventsNone
CollectiblesBadges, Trophies, StampsAchievements, eventsNone
SpecialXP BoostsPodium Pass, storeTemporary progression boost
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Tips for Item Usage



  • Prioritize RP spending on the component that most impacts your weakest track type. For example, if you struggle in slow corners, upgrade Drivetrain and Rear Suspension before Engine.

  • Never spend PitCoins on items that are also available via Podium Pass free track – wait to earn them naturally.

  • Collect Podium Pass XP boosts for days when you plan to complete multiple F1 World events to maximize rewards.

  • Cosmetics have no gameplay effect, so only buy them if you truly enjoy the design.


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This comprehensive item guide covers everything you can acquire and utilize in F1 23 to enhance performance, appearance, and progression.