F1 Pocket is a free F1 racing game for mobile devices running on Android. As the name implies, it’s a light, no-frills 2D racing game with trimmed-down mechanics that make it easy for users to play on the go.

This free circuit racing app, developed by GuimoSoft, features touchscreen support. It boasts an RPG-style quest compass, which was first seen in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. However, it has the simplified controls of Computer Touring Car Championship.

Who can use it?

This game is rated PEGI 3 and can be played on a mobile device by virtually anyone who can download it from the Google Play store. Simply operate the car with the quest compass by using a single finger. While the game comes with myriad ads, they are child-friendly and don’t lead to in-game purchases.

What’s it like?

Like other racing games, F1 Pocket involves racing a Formula 1 car on a circuit with the aim of finishing first. However, it also features an incentivization tool used mainly in console games, namely the option to collect orbs to boost speed.

What’s special about it?

The great thing about the F1 Pocket racing app is that it comes with a very simple and uncluttered UI. It displays nothing other than the circuit, the quest compass, and the player’s position in the race. The retro pixelated graphics offer a nostalgic arcade-like feel.

Quick 2D racing in your pocket

As a free 2D racing game, F1 Pocket will do for a quick game on a lunch break. However, its name is conducive to expectations of first-class graphics and realistic F1-style speed racing. Unfortunately, it simply can’t deliver on these demands.