F1 2013

For this you need to achieve Gold Medals in all of the 11 challenges in the Young Drivers' Test. You do not have to earn them first time round, you can skip a few and then go back to them later. To earn a Gold Medal you have to satisfy two conditions: one earn all Chevrons (if there are any) and two you must complete the challenge under a certain time. Also, do not corner cut! Sure you can ride some corners more aggressively than you might expect, but if you do get a 'Corner Cutting Warning' then this will void your chances of getting a Gold Medal. If this does happen, either use a Flashback or Restart the Challenge. Lastly, make sure you have the Braking Assists turned off, there is no way that you can earn any Gold Medals with them on.

Gold Medal Guide

Straight Line Test
Gold Medal Target Time: 19.500
A very easy challenge, as soon as the lights go out, go full throttle straight ahead. Keep the car straight and when you reach the 200 meter board, start braking and stop still in the Red Zone.

Hairpin Turn Test (0.50)
Gold Medal Target Time: 27.000
This can be quite a tricky test, but make sure you go through all of the Chevrons. There is one at the start; one at the apex on the hairpin; another one on the apex as you exit; you will earn one for using a flashback after the 'staged' puncture; one where you attain 185MPH speed and the last one is for stopping in the Red Zone. Tip: when stopping in the Red Zone, brake at the 200 Meter Board and whilst braking, make sure you rapidly downshift as well – this will make you stop quicker. You can manually downshift even if you are using Automatic Gears.

Glitch: for some people this test has randomly glitched, whereby when you attain 185MPH speed on the straight, it is too late to brake in time for the Red Zone. There is not a remedy for this, only to reinstall the game and try again. Common trends suggest that it is the Mclaren where it is more than likely to glitch, so you may well want to opt for another car, just to play it safe.

Baseline Performance Test (1:38)
Gold Medal Target Time: 34.000
You can easily miss out on the Gold Medal time by being sluggish through the corners. Collect all 3 Chevrons on the apexes and try to negotiate the corners as quick as possible. It may take a few attempts in order work out braking points etc. Then on the straight, keep the car stable, so no swerving around. Then come the Red Zone, brake and downshift manually for optimum braking.

KERs & DRS Systems Check (2:16)
Gold Medal Target Time: 16.700
Very easy, as soon as the lights go out accelerate and use all of your KERs. Then as soon as you enter the DRS Zone, open your rear wing. Do both perfectly and you will pass the test.

KERs & DRS Performance Test (2:51)
Gold Medal Target Time: 36.500
Overtake the three cars, using all of your KERs and DRS in both zones. A very easy challenge, I manage to overtake all 3 before the halfway point. Also, do not hit the cars, this will invalidate the test.

Wet Track Braking Test (3:42)
Gold Medal Target Time: 21.000
A very easy challenge, simply full throttle on the straight, no swerving, brake and downshift for the Red Zone. You will have to brake a fraction earlier than you normally would do if it were in the dry.

Wet Weather Test (4:09)
Gold Medal Target Time: 44.000
It may take one or two attempts in order to succeed with this one. Every corner will have to be executed perfectly if you want to earn Gold. Note: you will have to be much smoother when applying the throttle when exiting the corners, due to the wetness of the track. If applied too greedily, then you are liable to spin due to the lack of traction. When negotiating the long right-hander for the 2nd and 3rd Chevrons, make sure you are flat out! Then for the 5th and 6th Chevrons, do not brake for the corner, just carefully lift off the throttle.

Racing Line Test (4:58)
Gold Medal Target Time: 41.000
You've got to be really confident with this one, keep to the racing line, it is not really about speed, timing is not an issue, so you can afford to be cautious. Just make sure your deviation does not go over 100% otherwise you will not earn the Gold Medal.

Tyre Wear Test (5:45)
Gold Medal Target Time: 42.000
Same principle as racing in the wet. Be very careful when applying the throttle, as you may spin due to the worn tyres. Also the handling is slightly different, it is less responsive than it is if you had fresh tyres on, so you might have to lift for a few corners and make a few corrections. Just drive smoothly and you will succeed.

Timed Lap Test (6:36)
Gold Medal Target Time: 1:50.000
You have done a few tests now round this circuit, so this should not be as daunting as first thought. Go as fast as you can and hit all apexes collecting all Chevrons. Make sure your are flat out in turns 2 and 3. Use the DRS on the the two straights. You will be surprised about how good you are!

Evaluation Test (8:35)
Gold Medal Target Time: 3:35.000
You're going to need another 2 perfect laps in order to get gold for this. Here are some pointers to factor in:

• Use 70% KERs off the start line. 15% coming out of the hairpin (Turn 6) and the other 15% after Turn 8 (just before the 2nd DRS Zone).
• Make sure you overtake Rossi in the 2nd DRS Zone.
  Try to overtake Turkey before the end of the lap, if not, you must have passed him before the first DRS Zone on your second lap.
• On your second Lap use 50% of KERs coming out of the Hairpin (Turn 6) and the other 50% coming out of Turn 8 (just before the 2nd DRS Zone).
• Make sure you overtake Prost during the first DRS Zone.
• Now with half a lap left in front of you, it's time to put in some good times. You can lose the Gold Medal through being held for too long by three cars, so hopefully you have cleared them in good time. Make sure you do not take them out, this will nullify your chances in getting the Gold Medal, or any medal for that matter.