While v1.8.0 was a small targeted fix, it finalized a game that introduced several major features to the franchise:
Added the "Master" difficulty and updated car liveries for teams like Mercedes and Red Bull. ⚠️ Important Availability Note F1 2016 - Final PC Patch Released - Bsimracing
The primary purpose of this specific update was to resolve a critical, long-standing bug regarding tyre physics:
Added formation laps, manual starts, and the safety car. Multiplayer: Supported up to 22-player online grids.