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An ace in the hole every race weekend, the Final Fix gives players one last attempt to tweak their lineups. Let's review everything we know about the Final Fix chip so you can get the most value out of it this season.
What is it?
Like the other five chips, Final Fix can only be played once per season. This chip is available once your team has completed one race weekend (it will appear unavailable for your first race). It allows players to make one change to their lineups (drivers only) between the lineup lock deadline and the Grand Prix.
Players keep any points scored by the driver substituted out of their lineup before the Final Fix transfer. The new driver will begin scoring in the next session of the weekend. You must be able to afford the driver that is transferred in - the chip does not grant unlimited budget. The Final Fix substitution does not count toward the free transfer limit.
How does it work on a Sprint weekend?
The chip can be played between the Sprint and Qualifying or between Qualifying and the Grand Prix. Once committing to the chip, a Team Lock Deadline will appear - this is the countdown until the next session and the chip must be played by that time. For example, if a player deploys the Final Fix after the Sprint, a countdown to Qualifying will appear - if the transfer is not made by the start of Qualifying, the chip is lost. If the chip is played after Qualifying, a countdown to the Grand Prix sets the deadline to make the transfer.
What happens if I transfer out a driver with the 2X DRS Boost?
If the driver carrying the 2X DRS Boost is removed, the boost will transfer to the incoming driver automatically. Players do not choose who gets the boost and the Final Fix cannot be used to move the 2X DRS Boost to another driver already on your team.
When is the best time to use it?
One example is when an elite driver that is not on your team, perhaps a Ferrari or McLaren driver, unexpectedly starts at the back of the grid. This can happen after an unlikely Q1 exit or an engine penalty. The driver can potentially gain places and complete overtakes in their bid to finish in the top 10, and after gaining enough positions a Driver of the Day nomination could be in order too. Such drivers have a higher points ceiling than similar drivers that qualify and finish in the top 5.
What does a transfer with the Final Fix look like?
In this example, the team began the weekend with Lando Norris as the 2X DRS Boosted driver:
After a poor Qualifying for Norris and concerns about his ability to overtake during the Grand Prix, the Final Fix was used to bring in Charles Leclerc. Leclerc automatically received the 2X DRS Boost. Norris remained visible on the scoring page, with a Replaced badge to indicate he was removed. This team kept Norris's 0 points from Qualifying and Leclerc began scoring for this team in the next event (Grand Prix).
After the Grand Prix, this team received the Qualifying score from Norris and the Grand Prix score from Leclerc. Norris was automatically inserted back into the lineup after the scores for the weekend were finalized and just before price changes were assigned.
Be sure to check out our F1 Fantasy Guides for details on how to use all of these power-ups, how to grow your team budget, and much more. If you have questions be sure to join The Fantasy Formula community by downloading the FanAmp app. You can also watch The Fantasy Formula on the official FanAmp YouTube channel every race week for detailed lineup advice, exclusive interviews, and a breakdown of the latest news.
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