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After guides on F1 2010? Check out our guides for the previous version here.

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  Introduction to Race Engineering

  Assuming you've installed and setup telemetry for F1 2011, you're probably wanting to know how to interpret the data it produces.
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  Effects of Formula 1 Racing on the body

  What demands does Formula 1 racing place on the body? atomicf1.com have done some research into this and the results might astound you.
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  Using Telemetry with F1 2011: Getting started

  A corner-stone of the "complete" F1 experience is telemetry. Despite Codemasters marketing F1 2011 as living the life of an F1 racer, and being a complete package, the game doesn't come with accessible telemetry out of the box. Here's how to add telemetry to your F1 2011 experience.
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  Developing a wet weather setup for F1 2011

  Driving in the rain can be a treacherous experience but finding the right wet weather setup can help make it a lot less hazardous. Wet weather car setups are all about maximising grip, both mechanical and aero.
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  Developing the car for a race weekend

  Improve your chances with some car development. Here's a strategy for doing just that!
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  How to use KERS and DRS

  F1 2011 introduces two new features KERS and DRS. KERS offers a 80bhp power boost for approximately 8 seconds, while DRS is a drag reduction system, providing lower downforce and therefore higher speeds to the cars.
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  Setup Spotlight: Springs

  What do the springs on your F1 2011 car do and how can you change them for your benefit.
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  Atomic F1 Season 4 Concorde Agreement

  This document specifies the racing rules for Season 4 of the Atomic F1 championship.
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  How to set up your wheel for F1 2011

  No amount of in game setup tweaking giving you the feel you think you should have? Perhaps reconfiguring your hardware will help.
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  Gear ratio selection and gearbox setup

  Help boost your lap times by understanding how to select the correct ratios for the circuit.
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  Finding the line and driving fast

  Learn how to find the 'racing line' and what the terms turn-in, apex, and track out mean, and how you can lap faster.
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  Choosing a braking foot and how it will effect your car balance

  How the foot you brake with may be effecting your lap time. Understand what your car is doing when you are braking.
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  Recording and editing your race with FRAPS

  Record your race and contribute it for compilation into the highlights package, or just use it as an analysis tool for your own improvement. Or just do like us and show off on facebook or youtube.
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  What is grip and how is it managed

  A fundamental piece of knowledge to be able to set your car up is knowing what is grip and how it works on an F1 car.
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  Rookie Guide to racing in the Atomic F1 championship

  Don't generate road rage in your first race. Read this guide before racing, to understand etiquette and your responsibilities as a new racer in our community.