F1 2021 is easily the biggest racing title on the gaming market right now and more players are flocking to the series more than ever before.

As a result, there will be a lot of new faces to the franchise, which is now under the umbrella of EA following their successful purchase of Codemasters, the game's developers, towards the back end of 2020.

We have all been a novice at some point in our lives, and have been keen to get up to speed quickly on a particular game. F1 2021 will be no exception for those that have decided to take the wheel for the first time.

So, if you find yourself lingering around at the back, or even getting lapped by some of the front runners, these five tips should help you pick up the pace and clinch pole position - even those all-important race wins.