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F-1 World Grand Prix
F-1 World Grand PrixExperience the full 1997 Formula 1 season with authentic split‑screen racing
Formula 1: Championship Edition
Formula 1: Championship EditionRelive the 1997 F1 season with high‑res graphics and split‑screen action
Overview
Description

F-1 World Grand Prix lets you relive the 1997 Formula 1 season through five distinct modes, including a detailed Grand Prix season simulation and challenging scenario challenges featuring real drivers and tracks. Play solo or compete head‑to‑head in split‑screen multiplayer for an immersive racing experience on PC.

Formula 1: Championship Edition updates Psygnosis' original F1 game with every driver, car and circuit from the 1997 season. Players can choose between an accessible arcade mode or a more realistic Grand Prix simulation, delivering both casual fun and serious racing depth. The PC release adds higher resolution visuals and a split‑screen multiplayer option, letting friends compete head‑to‑head while enjoying authentic tracks and vehicle performance from the era.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Racing
Racing
Best for
Formula 1 racing fans
Fans of classic racing sims and 1990s F1 enthusiasts
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Paradigm Entertainment, Video System, Lankhor
Bizarre Creations
publisher
Eidos Interactive, Tsukuda Original, Nintendo, Video System, Gradiente
Psygnosis
age rating
PEGI 3, ESRB E
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Split screen
Single player
critic score
80/100
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General
release date
1998-07-31
1997-09-26
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Authentic 1997 season recreation
  • Two‑player split‑screen racing
  • Varied gameplay modes including challenges
  • Realistic vehicle handling
  • Complete 1997 season roster
  • Both arcade and realistic modes
  • Split-screen multiplayer on PC
  • Higher resolution than the original
Cons
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to PC platform only
  • No online multiplayer support
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited to single‑player and split‑screen only
  • No online multiplayer
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