How To Play Formula Apex Racing

Roblox Formula Apex Racing is a popular racing simulator game that offers a realistic racing experience. Let’s learn.

Formula Apex Racing is a popular racing simulator game on Roblox (Image via Project: Apex | Roblox)

If you’re into racing simulator games on Roblox, then Formula Apex Racing will be a good match for your liking. The game is developed by Project: Apex and is the second game in the Project Apex series. The game was launched in 2020 and has since recorded a whopping 83 million visits. Currently, it boasts an active player base of over 2.5K. Let’s learn how to play Formula Apex Racing on Roblox.

Complete Formula Apex Racing Guide

Let’s first launch the game. To launch it, search for “[HUGO QUEST] Formula Apex Racing” and click “Play” to join.

Gameplay

At first, you will have to purchase a car. To purchase a car, go to the tab labeled “Dealership” in the main menu. Here, you can browse all the available cars. However, there are also free cars. The free ones are:

Santen Motorsport Car
EX Motorsport Car
Alter Motorsport Car
Agile Motorsport Car

Can You Upgrade the Cars?

You can upgrade both the free cars (default) and the premium ones. To upgrade, select the car first and click on the “Upgrade” option (bottom right of the screen). You can upgrade the following:

Aero
Engine
Chasis

Understand the Game Modes

Practice Mode: Drive solo to learn tracks and test car setups without opponents.
Race Mode: Compete against other players globally for the top spot. Skill Rating points are awarded based on performance, not just placement. Qualifying options (5 or 10 minutes) determine grid positions, or they’re randomized without qualifying.
Time Trial Mode: Race alone to set the fastest lap times.
Hugo Quest: A special mode where you drive a Hugo Boss-sponsored car on tracks like Florida or Vegas to earn Hugo points for rewards.

Controls

Here are the controls for Formula Apex Racing on PC:

Steering: A (left), D (right), or arrow keys (left/right).
Acceleration: W or up arrow.
Braking: S or down arrow.
Look Back: Hold B.
Lap Times: Press Q to view.
Camera Toggle: Press C to switch views (Example: first-person, third-person).
DRS (Drag Reduction System): Press E (when available on specific cars/tracks).
ERS Modes: Toggle with Z or X for energy recovery settings (Example: Hotlap, Standard).
Menu Navigation: Use mouse for menus; Esc for pause menu.