Formula 1 vs Formula 1: Championship Edition

Experience the full 1996 Formula 1 season on PC, complete with real tracks, cars, and period‑accurate advertising. Murray Walker’s iconic commentary brings the excitement of Grand Prix racing to your living room. Choose from thirty drivers, set weather conditions, and toggle between arcade or true Grand Prix modes, while adjusting car dynamics and skill levels for a personalized challenge.

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 1996 season content
• Murray Walker’s legendary commentary
• Wide range of customization options
• Both arcade and simulation modes

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

• Graphics are dated by modern standards
• Limited to PC platform only
• No official online leaderboards

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