Season 1 · Sporting & technical
Regulations
Controller only
FCL is a controller-only championship. Any driver found using a steering wheel, pedals or any other non-controller input device receives a permanent league ban. No warnings, no appeals.
Article 1
Format
Game
EA SPORTS F1 26 (2026 Season Pack)
Crossplay
Enabled
Input
Controller only
Car performance
Equal performance
Qualifying
Short qualifying
Race distance
50%
Stewarding
FIA-style stewarding
Article 2
Driver assists
Allowed
- ABS
- Full traction control
- Dynamic racing line
- Automatic or manual gearbox
- Pit release assist
- DRS assist
Not allowed
- Steering assist
- Braking assist
- ERS assist
- Pit assist
Article 3
Points system
The top 10 classified drivers score championship points.
P1
25
P2
18
P3
15
P4
12
P5
10
P6
8
P7
6
P8
4
P9
2
P10
1
Article 4
Lobby settings
Dynamic weatherEnabled
DamageStandard
Damage rateStandard
Safety carStandard
Red flagsStandard
Formation lapOff
Parc ferméOn
Corner cuttingStrict
Rules & flagsOn
Vehicle recoveryOff
Pit assistOff
Attendance
- Drivers must update attendance before every race.
- Drivers selecting Accepted are expected to attend.
- Reserve drivers may replace absent full-time drivers.
Incident reporting
- Reports must be filed within 24 hours of the race.
- Include the lap number and the drivers involved.
- Include a description of the incident.
- Video evidence strongly recommended.