F1 Pole Position Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Racing

F1 Pole Position

SystemGame Boy
GenreRacing
DeveloperHuman
PublisherUbisoft
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
ESRBNOT RATED
LegacyDeep cut

F1 Pole Position is a racing game released for the Game Boy, developed by Human and published by Ubisoft.

Human also made HAL Wrestling for the Game Boy.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing F1 Pole Position is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

F1 Pole Position gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

F1 Pole Position cheats & codes

4 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Max Speed01FF8CC9
0:00:00 Lap Speed01009AC9 01009BC9 01009CC9
0:00:00 Total Time0100A2C9 0100A1C9 0100A0C9

See all F1 Pole Position cheats

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

F1 Pole Position FAQ

Who made F1 Pole Position?

It was developed by Human and published by Ubisoft.

Is F1 Pole Position multiplayer?

No. F1 Pole Position is a single-player game.

How long does F1 Pole Position take to play?

As a racing game, F1 Pole Position typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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