Formula 1 98 vs Formula 1: Championship Edition

Formula 1 98 brings the 1998 FIA season to life with fully licensed teams, drivers, and circuits. The game features a new engine, detailed car models, and immersive cockpit perspective for authentic racing thrills. Enhanced graphics include particle effects, reduced pop‑up, and animated pit crews, while multilingual commentary adds realism. Both arcade and simulation modes offer varied gameplay, and a new challenge mode keeps players engaged.

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.

• Authentic 1998 season licensing
• Immersive cockpit view with head animation
• Multilingual commentary adds realism
• Animated pit crew and detailed particle effects

• Complete 1997 season roster
• Both arcade and realistic modes
• Split-screen multiplayer on PC
• Higher resolution than the original

• Graphics dated by modern standards
• Limited platform availability (PC only)
• Multiplayer options are basic compared to newer titles

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Limited to single‑player and split‑screen only
• No online multiplayer