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Alpha Version: 4.3.1 - Date: 28/04/2007

ADDED Analysis options increased to include Last 4 lap comparisons with cars immediately in front and behind.
ADDED Backmarkers overtaking system implemented with blue flags.
ADDED Collision routines updated with front/rear wing damage and side car impact damage with resultant aero problems inherent until Pit stop taken.
ADDED Governing Body now send an e-mail to approve production of all new parts.
ADDED In-race Chassis repair function implemented.
ADDED Jump starts initiated with Drive through penalties.
ADDED New timing grid incorporated into race screen.
ADDED Nosecone and Rear wing mid-race replacement code.
ADDED Pre Race grid display screen implemented.
ADDED Start of Race Turn 1 TV screens introduced.
ADDED TV screen cars in front and behind comparable times.
ADDED Testing Options now available to select within Team Headquarters screen.
ADDED Third Driver swap option.
ADDED Third party agency deals.
UPDATE AI automatically re-calculate optimum Pit Stop strategy resultant from incidents requiring new body part replacement on cars.
UPDATE Brake Duct settings for AI re-calibrated.
UPDATE Formation lap system enhanced.
UPDATE Mid race Collisions outcome enhancements.
UPDATE Narrow sector lap times in Free Practice increased for realism.
UPDATE Qualification Rev Setting adjustments for AI re-calibrated.
UPDATE Race engine updated - AI Overtaking tactics enhanced.
UPDATE Safety Car system upgraded.
UPDATE Season to Season switch updated.
UPDATE Slow in lap and slow out lap impacts re-calculated in Free Practice sessions.
UPDATE Start Line TV screens views enhanced.
CHANGED Predictable other series results made more volatile.
CHANGED Re-Fit Chassis Display screen now identifies current Test unit fitted to each chassis.
CHANGED Timer Speed Settings reduced from 50 settings to 6 to stop game crash bug.
FIX AI chassis issue auto fix bug.
FIX AI team selecting same lap to stop on causing pit quest at garage bug.
FIX Bank calculus issue bug.
FIX Deal status report bug.
FIX Double up follow car screens in both TV view bug.
FIX Driver records not updating active drivers bug.
FIX End of race classification errors.
FIX Engine upgrade calculation errors bug.
FIX Free Practice AI part selection errors bug.
FIX Free Practice Session slow progress in Fast speed mode issue fixed.
FIX Free Practice end of session Freeze bug fixed.
FIX GP records not updating active drivers bug.
FIX Incorrect qualifying gap to leader bug appearing on Position 4.
FIX Long contract offer sponsor bug.
FIX New race start routines that carried bugs in from previous race.
FIX News being broadcasted on race commentary screen prior to incident bug.
FIX Pit Stop lap change bugs fixed.
FIX Post season track order change bug.
FIX Pre Race auto selection of best parts by AI (not doing this) bug.
FIX Staff new job code errors.
FIX TV screen displays fixed so inactive TV 2 is created when user selects same Car to follow in both screens.
FIX TV screen race pit lane start screen bug.
FIX Tactics bug fixed.
FIX Team Launch dates permanent dates bug.
FIX Test Gateway screen - Game now moves to Test screen on first press of the "Proceed" button.
FIX Test Selection bug fixed.
FIX Testing Car speed calculation not taking account of untested parts and damaged or worn parts.
FIX Timer speed setting stall fixed during start of race sequence enabling game speed changes at any time.
FIX Tire Choice window selection bug fixed.
FIX Weather Change car timing issue bug.
FIX Weekly Supplier agreement calculation bugs.
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Alpha Version: 4.2.1 - Date: 30/08/2006

ADDED Credits screen added.
ADDED Load Up start Data totally re-written.
ADDED Weekly boardroom email with Meeting Minutes recorded and sent to you by email.
UPDATE Chassis Data information screen to display and compare more easily current and legacy chassis information and performance attributes.
UPDATE Contracts for staff and drivers end at the end of season ie after last race instead of at year ends.
UPDATE Finance budgets now take account od the spend spikes and down turns.
UPDATE Financial Screen now has warning indicator images to display when budgets are being exceeded on each and every specific expenditure item.
UPDATE Hiring process for engineers and general factory staff enhanced to take account the scarcity of extent of supply. Fewer staff available harder and higher cost to recruit.
UPDATE Mail screen now when default first mail is placed into view screen the mail is recorded as read instead ofcontinually appearing as an unopened mail item.
UPDATE Menu page data alignment.
UPDATE New Race Chassis Selection process enhanced.
UPDATE Player performance contract definition improved with more realistic targets and budgeting.
UPDATE R&D screen data display re-formatted and employee distribution is changed to real numbers from %
UPDATE Race and Test Car performance models updated to analyse component wear and component performance attributes from once to 4 times per lap.
UPDATE Team Boss welcome note updated.
UPDATE Team Sponsor page simplified to display less cluttered data.
UPDATE Track map points re-appointed.
UPDATE Weekly Staff negotiations process uprated to accommodate quality of team not just size of offer.
FIX 2 Player start up game reload bug fixed.
FIX AI teams now launch new chassis each season.
FIX Cars entering and leaving pits at either too fast or too slow speeds befor and after pit stops fixed.
FIX Chassis Design process reduced to 6 stages simplified to ease complex and cumbersome process. Now more interesting and straight forward.
FIX Incorrect Supplier details being presented in Supplier negotiate screen fixed.
FIX Press screen question mis-alignment and incorrect summaries fixed.
FIX Saturday tyre discard process fixed.
FIX Staff contract countdown misalignment to team staff contracts bug fixed.
FIX Team boss overview Financials budget bug fixed.
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Alpha Version: 4.1.5 - Date: 29/04/2006

ADDED Automatic control of Chassis Design option implemented.
ADDED Budget constraints introduced so that the Team Boss now monitors team overspend and will freeze activity in the event that you repetitively exceed budgets without making workable budget adjustments.
ADDED Chassis Design Program fully implemented and integrated with Engine and gearbox designs.
ADDED Chassis Development program implemented.
ADDED Chassis part selection screen introduced to allow easier selection of test parts to take to test venues and GP Friday Free Test sessions.
ADDED Cheat Buster Tournament play Option implemented.
ADDED Component Testing system updated to ensure even spread of test work performed on multiple parts for single components.
ADDED Driver Search Options introduced - 6 different pre-set search criteria options have been set to enable focused driver selection searches.
ADDED Engine and Gearbox design phases and chassis integration system implemented.
ADDED New budget defaults implemented.
ADDED New Race Data introduced to store and retain lap sector data combined with lap and sector feedback information for post race analysis.
ADDED New Team Entries functionality implemented.
ADDED Player performance monitor system installed and defined
ADDED Tournament play log system installed with anti-cheat
UPDATE Amended initial Budget forecasts for all AI teams and reset all default standard team budgets.
UPDATE Contract Term documents and text improved.
UPDATE Driver Negotiation system enhanced.
UPDATE Engine Details Screen made clearer between Customer and Works engine data.
UPDATE Free Practice screen modified, now looks like normal qualifying screen.
UPDATE Grand Prix gateway default settings improved.
UPDATE Navigation links simplified in Deals and Offers page integrating quick launch into appropriate deal screen.
UPDATE Numerical structure co-ordinated for consistency throughout the game.
UPDATE R&D screen links to parts development screens added
UPDATE Side Bar button positions modified.
UPDATE Team Headquarters screen - additional navigation button defaults added with instant access.
UPDATE Test Program data modified showing total parts used and current design reference numbers.
CHANGED Changed references of all car livery advertising from "Slot Numbers" to "Chassis Positions", no longer Slot 1, Slot 2, now Engine Cover, Rear wing etc
CHANGED Driver Ratings viewer changed - driver comparison system enhanced and negotiation option clearer.
CHANGED Save Game data heading format system changed to allow more users specific data to be stored and accessed without having to load full game in.
FIX 12 Team Start selection error corrected to 10 teams.
FIX ChassisDesign exit bug fixed.
FIX Driver Negotiations screen fixed, guest testers and official tester bugs all fixed.
FIX Driver search screen bugs fixed, navigation system improved, search facility enhanced and bugs fixed.
FIX Email viewer exit bug fixed.
FIX Grand Prix Press prediction bug fixed, both drivers' performance is analysed in race result not just #1 driver.
FIX Movie Team Launch bug traced and caused by No-Launch option selector, code fixed.
FIX Pit Crew Training program button bugs fixed.
FIX Short number of GP contracts bug fixed.
FIX Sign Terms run time bugs fixed, contract legal terms displayed.
FIX Sponsor bug $zero payment for zero weeks fixed.
FIX Staff Agent deal screen incorrect title amended.
FIX Team Sponsor screens updated so week progress shape does not overlap. Tool Tip Text boxes added to help user understand complex details of data.
FIX Test mileage bug fixed.
FIX Various spelling and typo errors changed in the in-game help file system.
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Alpha Version: 4.1.4 - Date: 14/04/2006

ADDED Auto weekly email updates warning.
ADDED Automate chassis repair program.
ADDED Automate supplier negotiations.
ADDED Automatically get marketing manager to control sponsorship elements.
ADDED Budget financial control automation.
ADDED Car design and component design automation.
ADDED Car launch automation.
ADDED Direct link to HQ and Test screens implemented on master menu screens to simplify navigation.
ADDED Engine supply negotiation automation.
ADDED Factory equipment and capital spend upgrade automation.
ADDED FIA rules and regulations voting screen integrated.
ADDED Lap data analysis system implemented but switched off pending issue resolution.
ADDED New Chassis season design system implemented.
ADDED New F1 Team entries system implemented.
ADDED Options added to automate key features of the game including.
ADDED Performance monitor implemented to check user progress.
ADDED Pit skill impacts implemented.
ADDED R&D designer capabilities have greater impacts on specific component and chassis development program outcomes.
ADDED Race strategy automation.
ADDED Sign up screen for new team contracts implemented.
ADDED Skipping automated viewing of other series results.
ADDED Staff output resource automation.
ADDED Team Manager automated to select Race chassis and parts.
ADDED Test team organisation automation.
UPDATE AI supplier negotiations improved.
UPDATE Board room discussions and meeting points enhanced.
UPDATE Car speed routines improved to calculate better parts on board.
UPDATE Current and Prospect sponsor views upgraded.
UPDATE Driver and staff offer decision making improved to better reflect their choice upon cash and team status.
UPDATE Engine mileage calibrations adjusted in order to accommodate future multi race regulations.
UPDATE FIA Track contract negotiation screen upgraded and functionality concluded.
UPDATE Free practice session realistic times issue re-calibrated.
UPDATE Race Engineers setting up cars for races.
UPDATE Replacement part and chassis for AI enhanced.
UPDATE Research screen data layout changed to make less complicated.
UPDATE Sponsorship company rating system amended.
UPDATE Staff hiring process changed and simplified.
UPDATE Staff listing improved to categorise better different staff technical disciplines.
UPDATE Supplier Negotiations process simplified.
UPDATE Team Headquarters menu screen upgraded to show coloured highlights where deals, chassis issues and component part upgrade work is ready to progress. Also, numerical rating has been replaced with bar chart style.
UPDATE Test schedule focus improved for AI teams who were not testing in best areas.
CHANGED Engine arrays changed to accommodate maximum of 10 engine suppliers.
CHANGED Race weekend Press system changed so that you face press 3 times during race weekend to predict qualification, race then blame or credit the outcome.
CHANGED Save game functionality changed.
CHANGED Sponsorship star rating system changed to show values per GP not values per season.
FIX AI supplier bug when a supplier contract was terminated the AI team could never sign new supplier fixed.
FIX Chassis damage repair bugs and new chassis re-build bugs fixed.
FIX Deal Status viewing bug fixed.
FIX Engine negotiation bugs fixed.
FIX Garage button bugs fixed.
FIX Grand Prix staff selection over select by AI fixed.
FIX Grand prix week end lap time Screen - order corrected, session times and order sort error fixed.
FIX Junior team cost bug fixed.
FIX New Side Bar over-ride bug fixed.
FIX Personalised photograph upload issue fixed. You now can see your own picture in GPRM.
FIX Pit Strategy bugs fixed.
FIX Screen lag fixed, all unused screens are now unloaded to make game speed efficiency improvements.
FIX Team Selection blank team bug fixed.
FIX Test driver selection bug fixed preventing null string blank drivers from being asked to test and resulting in game crash.
FIX Track video codec bug fixed during spinney movie display of bespoke track.
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Alpha Version: 4.1.2 - Date: 31/01/2006

ADDED Background Player performance tracker introduced.
ADDED Difficulty Restrictions for Assistance options.
ADDED In Race Assistance Added.
ADDED Resource allocation choices between next season and current season implemented.
ADDED Staff, supplier, test, sponsor, news articles all created.
ADDED Technical Team Assistance options added.
ADDED Test Reports added to news and emails.
UPDATE 3rd Driver negotiations enabled.
UPDATE Car data analysis screen enabled.
UPDATE Chassis Design screen updated to show difference between old and new chassis.
UPDATE Deal Signing screen enabled.
UPDATE Engine Step upgrade enabled.
UPDATE Parts usage system enhanced.
UPDATE R&D cost process model re-designed.
UPDATE Research screen updated.
UPDATE Rules and Regulations screen updated and enhanced.
UPDATE Save game file format modifications to include all new save requirements.
UPDATE Sponsorship deal variable values made realistic.
UPDATE Staff Agent Deals enhanced.
UPDATE Staff Benefits form and correct morale calculations.
UPDATE Staff Training/Morale process modified and enhanced.
UPDATE Team Maiden Race wins, races, podiums etc notification enabled.
UPDATE Test of part cost model revised.
UPDATE Test program AI selections improved.
UPDATE Test Session car additional reliability factors switched on.
UPDATE User Player Sponsorship Deals Enabled.
CHANGED Driver AI deal consideration bias re-calculated.
CHANGED News page re-designed.
CHANGED Test resource levels to tests reduced for realism
FIX AI teams fitting unreliable parts bug fixed.
FIX Auto mail notification bug fixed.
FIX Bugs fixed on Engine step calculations.
FIX Chassis name bugs.
FIX Deal Status labeling aligned.
FIX News form now showing correct pictures after game load.
FIX Parts production bug fixed.
FIX Test session No Fuel bug fixed.
FIX Weekly email routine and email bug when accessed from grand prix weekend.
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Alpha Version: 4.1.1 - Date: 30/12/2005

ADDED Chassis design working system enhanced and fully implemented.
ADDED Driver unique track experience and knowledge skill implemented.
ADDED Exit and allow Options for end of week e-mails.
ADDED Exit and allow options for non-F1 series results and analysis.
ADDED Financial control of budgets now policed by Team Owners set by Player (TD).
ADDED IRL data and process prepared ready for later implementation.
ADDED IRL Pictures for new drivers and teams.
ADDED New GUI radio button and check box design installed.
ADDED New progress bars designed and consistently implemented.
ADDED Parts build process revised and implemented.
UPDATE Enhancements to AI team Test programs.
UPDATE Event handling made more efficient and smoother in screen change overs.
UPDATE Image buttons for series and suppliers updated.
UPDATE New Driver deal AI enhanced to reflect under funded F1 teams.
UPDATE Non-F1 race performances made more realistic and less predictable.
UPDATE Sales Marketing and Sponsor screens revised with new progress displays.
UPDATE Suppliers cost displays fixed to show per GP from per season.
UPDATE Track Information screens updated to show new track stats display.
CHANGED All ratings now shown as per max of 20.
FIX Driver negotiation process and progress errors fixed.
FIX Fixed Email and News screens access bugs.
FIX Fixed Supplier and Driver Negotiations bugs.
FIX Fixed Testing and Development testing distance bug.
FIX Mail auto showing when there is no new e-mails.
FIX Sidebar disabled where inappropriate use caused crashed.
FIX Suppliers lists deal offer anomalies fixed.
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Alpha Version: 4.0.2 - Date: 10/12/2005

ADDED ChassisDesign options increased to 10 separate sections and fully implemented.
ADDED Individual Track Corner Difficulty Data input and implemented.
UPDATE Chassis Log naming conventions revised to take account fluctuating team conventions.
UPDATE Enhanced AI routine test programs to reflect next GP.
UPDATE FIA season-season rules and regs changes improved realism.
UPDATE Garage in-race decision defaults updated.
UPDATE GP weekly reports revised to increase user options including skip options implemented.
UPDATE In-game user options - more user ingame control features added.
UPDATE New Race AI team decisions improved to suit unique track factors.
UPDATE News Pages stats updated and improved.
UPDATE Qualifying routine timer system enhanced.
CHANGED Layout changes to Track Info screens and changes to data source.
FIX F1 Statistics bugs fixed - Standings reports aligned between Constructors and Drivers.
FIX New Game start bug fixed. When starting new game and changing mind to load saved game data load error fixed.
FIX Parts selection bug fixed.
FIX Season-2Season bug list fixed.
FIX Team Chassis Safety Test bug fixed.
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Alpha Version: 4.0.1 - Date: 19/11/2005

ADDED All graphics for all new teams completed including logos, car pix etc.
ADDED Chassis factors implemented.
ADDED Debris on track impacting cooling systems.
ADDED FIA rule change lobbying added ( to reflect economic climate combined with TV entertainment ratings).
ADDED FIA Rules & Regulations implemented.
ADDED Implemented unique Track characteristics.
ADDED Kerb corner hindrance.
ADDED New Teams entering F1 updated system.
ADDED Season to season end of year conversion and data upgrades implemented.
ADDED Track Calendar circuit selection and politics implemented.
ADDED Wind angle impact on car performance.
UPDATE AI Team part testing system enhanced.
UPDATE Auto part and chassis selection system improved to reflect availability and performance of parts.
UPDATE Chassis Design system implemented.
UPDATE Junior Team sponsorship and influence modified.
UPDATE Reformatted Circuit data files.
UPDATE Staff Chassis performance data enhanced.
UPDATE Start of Season data improved.
UPDATE Web News & Headlines enhanced to cover more categories.
CHANGED Deal signature system modified, end of week dedicated screen implemented.
CHANGED FIA Voting structure amended to Technical Working Group/F1Commission voting on Rules and Regulations.
CHANGED GP Weekend and Test session Transport system changed - less complex now for selecting quantity of parts etc.
FIX Car performance base calculator bugs fixed.
FIX Test session data bugs fixed.
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Alpha Version: 4.0.0 - Date: 26/10/2005

ADDED Driver Agent arranged Deals implemented
ADDED Staff Agent arranged Deals implemented
ADDED Third Driver on Friday sessions added
ADDED Test Limitations and FIA Test structures implemented.
ADDED Free Practice Race weekend modifications to take account of third cars on Friday.
ADDED Staff Chassis Development ratings implemented.
ADDED Suzuka/Heathrow Test Agreement implemented.
ADDED FIA Test Bans and options implemented.
ADDED Season to Season test procedures implemented.
ADDED Staff Statistics viewer screen implemented.
ADDED New Staff Negotiation process implemented.
UPDATE Development screen - Component overview sub sections increased, mis-alignments resolved.
UPDATE Research and Development screen updated to show correct data right across mappings.
UPDATE Test Session limits applied to Suzuka/Heathrow agreement Test teams
UPDATE Updates to Series Standings screens
UPDATE GPGateway screen improved
UPDATE Week to week process simplified - single click flow through
UPDATE Side Bar Modifications
UPDATE Test Routines updated so parts test is evenly split.
UPDATE True Equipment, Hotel and Transportation costs calculated in user screens and final expenses columns.
UPDATE Pre-race ai part selection enhanced.
UPDATE Pre-Test AI selections improved.
UPDATE AI Qualifying and end race selections and decisions improved.
UPDATE AI research enhanced.
UPDATE AI development enhanced.
UPDATE Chassis Design process calibrations improved.
UPDATE Chassis fit selections improved for AI.
CHANGED Change to Array Structures
CHANGED Parts Selection simplified, easier visuals for part useage and costings.
FIX Financial screen misalignment resolved
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Alpha Version: 3.7.3 - Date: 30/09/2005

ADDED Factory Equipment Service schedule implemented
ADDED Factory Facilities Running repairs implemented
ADDED Factory equipment Service contracts implemented.
ADDED Driver List Driver highlighter implemented
ADDED Staff List Staff highlighter implemented
ADDED Various new graphics
ADDED New class modules and data sets built for Chassis and Part component Design process
ADDED New side bar menu hide/show mechanism implemented and added to large view screens
ADDED Mouse over highlights on driver and staff pages
UPDATE Staff Morale model revised and implemented
UPDATE 15 screens updated to include new side bar system
UPDATE Improved side menu bar team logo
UPDATE Side menu bar added to 12 more screens
UPDATE Updated menu transfer system to show F1 circuit information
FIX Various bug fixes
FIX Button click sound bugs fixed
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Alpha Version: 3.7.2 - Date: 21/09/2005

ADDED New Track Data images
ADDED Factory Equipment purchase and maintenance plans implemented
ADDED Financial cost and cash flow forecasting system implemented
UPDATE Side Bar improvements
UPDATE Contract and Profile Screen Updates
UPDATE Various updates to Track data
UPDATE Contract and Profile Screen Updates
UPDATE SeriesRace Statistics forms have been amalgamated so entire series data available on 1 page.
UPDATE Testing Routines report feature enhanced, Test options coded and implemented
CHANGED Research form repositioned
CHANGED Contract page to TD page
CHANGED Factory form re-sized to incorporate Sidebar
CHANGED Turkey race graphics
FIX Contract and Profile Screen Updates,Centred Title Label.
FIX SupplierList alignment improvements.
FIX WebNews Exit bug fixes
FIX Junior - page realigned, shorted name column, positioned bottom tabs better.
FIX TestSummary - page realigned, changed to accommodate the smaller top buttons, Made the right side of the layers 2 pixel smaller in width
FIX Standings - added the Sort functionality in there, removed those horrible buttons.Realigned a few labels
FIX WeekEvents bugs fixed
REMOVED Contract Screen - Removed Actuals as this will never actually update as its a form for beginning a new team, Better Alignment.
REMOVED Various ingame buttons unnecessary after sidebar implementation
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Alpha Version: 3.7.1 - Date: 12/09/2005

ADDED Season page added to view this season driver performance in detail.
ADDED New Side Bar in-game navigation system implemented.
ADDED Season changeover processes implemented in readiness to provide test team with successive seasons. (The test version will not have this as standard).
UPDATE Factory form now details chassis and component operations.
UPDATE Team Headquarters page updated to show factory standard and freshened up.
UPDATE R&D page upgraded with new options added to allow you to select which of your Designers develops which specific components.
UPDATE Sponsorship AI improved.
UPDATE Staff and Driver negotiations improved to ensure more realistic decisions by AI teams and the staff/driver themselves.
UPDATE GPRM News page articles enhanced with more graphics and more news.
UPDATE Engine development programs improved giving better and more realistic performance gains.
CHANGED Fia rules and reg becomes Sport.
FIX Various bug fixes.
FIX Various pages alignment issues.
FIX Bugs with sidebar.
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