What is it?

Like the other chips in the game, Wildcard is only available once per season. This chip unlocks after a team has completed one race weekend. Normally, the game provides two transfers per week, and one can be carried to the next race for a maximum of three free transfers. Once all free transfers have been used, each substitution triggers a ten-point penalty. From the time lineups open until qualifying, Wildcard grants players unlimited free transfers.

When is the best time to use Wildcard?

If a constructor makes a huge upgrade and starts to contend for podiums (e.g. McLaren at Austria and Silverstone in 2023), it may take four or five transfers to afford both drivers and the constructor. To avoid the penalty for exceeding the transfer limit, consider playing the Wildcard chip.

An example of the Wildcard chip

After locking in the Wildcard, players can make unlimited transfers. When submitting lineup changes, a box will indicate that the Wildcard is in use and there are "infinite" free transfers remaining:

When looking at your lineup, you will see the Wildcard logo on the top (a pair of up and down arrows):

If you have multiple teams, you will notice the Wildcard team has ∞ Free Transfers whereas a normal team has a maximum of two or three transfers (depending on whether they carried an unused transfer from the previous race):

Be sure to check out our fantasy guides for details on how to use all of these coveted chip power-ups, how to grow your team budget, and 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 the latest news.