Welcome Back to the Series
Hey friends, hello and welcome back to my channel! As you already know, we’ve started a brand-new F1 24 My Team Career Mode series. Today, it’s time for Episode 3.
In the last two episodes, we set up our team, signed a rookie driver, and began our journey as complete newcomers to the grid. In Episode 2 at Bahrain, we were lucky enough to score our very first point after a tough race. Honestly, that felt like a big achievement. It gave me hope—and a lot of motivation—to push for another points finish today.
This time, we head to the Jeddah Street Circuit, the fastest street track on the calendar. Personally, I love this track, but as a rookie team playing on controller without assists, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Let’s dive straight into qualifying.
Short Qualifying – The Struggle Begins
I usually complete practice sessions to get used to the track, but this time I jumped straight into short qualifying. Trust me, the challenge was real—no ABS, no traction control, and a difficult car setup.
My first lap? A complete mess. I locked up in Turn 1, and Lando Norris blocked my line on a flying lap. That ruined the attempt, and I was honestly frustrated. Switching to a fresh set of softs, I pushed again. The lap was better, but not perfect. Still, I managed to finish qualifying in P11, which wasn’t bad for a brand-new team.
Qualifying at Jeddah is always intense. With its high-speed corners and narrow walls, there’s no room for error. One lock-up can ruin the entire lap. As a player on controller without assists, I constantly had to battle with wheelspin, late braking, and tyre degradation. It’s a true test of patience and concentration.
Race Day – Chaos at the Start
Race strategy didn’t work in our favor. I had already used up all three sets of soft tyres, leaving me no choice but to start on mediums—while everyone else around me was on softs. The moment I realized this, I thought, “Great, this is going to be tough.”
As the lights went out, my start was terrible. I lost several positions immediately. By Turn 1, chaos had unfolded, and I dropped to P15. Fighting back wasn’t easy. The AI is extremely aggressive in F1 24, especially into corners. I even made the rookie mistake of trying to overtake on the inside line, which never works against AI—they’ll always turn in and cause contact. Lesson learned the hard way: always go for the outside line.
The first lap at Jeddah is always risky. AI cars dive into corners aggressively, and any mistake can cause front wing damage. At that moment, my only focus was: “Keep the car clean, don’t crash, and just survive.”
Virtual Safety Car & Pit Stop Drama
Midway through the race, a Virtual Safety Car gave me a bit of breathing room. I thought, “Okay, maybe this is my chance to regroup.” But things didn’t improve much. I was struggling with car stability, locking up under braking, and losing time in corners.
When I finally pitted, disaster struck. While changing the front wing, my pit crew made an error. Honestly, I wasn’t even surprised—it’s a new team, new crew, mistakes are bound to happen. But it cost us dearly. After the stop, I switched to hard tyres, just aiming to finish the race cleanly.
Pit stops in F1 24 Career Mode can make or break your race. A slow stop or an error with wing changes can cost several seconds, which feels like an eternity on track. At that moment, all I could think was: “Not again…”
Fighting in the Midfield
The middle stint was a lonely one. I was around 20 seconds off Haas, my main rivals, and it became clear that points were slipping away. Still, I kept pushing. My mindset shifted: “Forget the points, just focus on not messing up again.”
Surprisingly, as others pitted, I climbed up the order. For a short while, I was running near the top 10, but it didn’t last long. Tire disadvantage hurt me badly, and faster cars like Bottas on fresher mediums easily caught me. Each lap felt like a struggle to just hold position.
The AI’s perfection is tough—rarely do they make big mistakes. They lock up occasionally, but otherwise, they’re consistent and fast. That made overtaking nearly impossible with my slower car. More than once, I caught myself thinking, “Man, this feels unfair!” But that’s the challenge of Career Mode.
Final Laps – Holding On
By the final laps, it was all about survival. My best lap time was in the 1:39s, while the leaders were comfortably in the 1:36s. That gap felt massive. But I reminded myself—this is just the beginning of a long My Team journey.
Small mistakes like braking too late, corner overshooting, or locking up kept costing me seconds. In the end, I couldn’t recover enough. I finished the race in P18. Honestly, it stung. After the Bahrain high, this felt like a big setback. But at the same time, I was relieved just to bring the car home without crashing out.
Reflections & Learnings
This race wasn’t ideal—far from it. Compared to Bahrain, I made more mistakes here. But that’s part of the journey. With no assists, controller gameplay is extremely tough. At moments, I felt like giving up, but finishing the race—even in P18—reminded me why patience matters.
Key takeaways from Jeddah:
- Never attempt inside-line overtakes against AI (trust me, it ends badly).
- Managing tires is critical at high-speed circuits.
- Without ABS & traction control, braking points change massively.
- As a new team, pit stop errors and lack of pace are expected.
For Season 1, my goal isn’t to fight for championships. I simply want to consistently beat Haas and Stake (Kick Sauber). Slowly, with upgrades, we’ll move into the midfield and maybe even challenge the top teams one day. For now, patience is my biggest ally.
SEO Insights for F1 24 Players
For anyone playing F1 24 My Team Career Mode, especially on controller without assists, here are some SEO-friendly insights and tips from my experience at the Saudi Arabian GP:
- F1 24 Jeddah Track Guide: Jeddah is the fastest street circuit. Precision matters more than raw pace.
- Controller Gameplay Challenges: Without traction control or ABS, expect frequent lock-ups and rear-end instability.
- F1 24 Race Strategy Tips: Always keep a fresh set of softs for race day. Starting on mediums against AI on softs is a big disadvantage.
- AI Behavior in F1 24: The AI is aggressive, rarely makes mistakes, and punishes any wrong move. Focus on clean outside-line overtakes.
- My Team Growth: Early seasons are all about learning, surviving, and gradually improving the car through upgrades. Don’t expect instant championships.
Closing Thoughts
So that was Episode 3 of my F1 24 My Team Career Mode at the Saudi Arabian GP. We finished P18, which was disappointing compared to Bahrain, but still gave me valuable lessons for the future.
The road ahead is long, and improvement will come with patience. I know this wasn’t a perfect race—far from it—but that’s the beauty of Career Mode. You learn from mistakes, you adapt, and you keep going.
I hope you enjoyed reading this recap of my race. Stay tuned for future episodes as we keep pushing forward, learning, and building towards a stronger season. You can also subscribe to my YouTube channel: @AltitudeRacing.
Thanks for reading—see you in the next race @synchedharmony!
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