F-1 World Grand Prix N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Racing

F-1 World Grand Prix

SystemNintendo 64
Released1998
GenreRacing
DeveloperParadigm Entertainment
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesF1 World Grand Prix
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

F-1 World Grand Prix is a racing game released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, developed by Paradigm Entertainment and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 67 N64 racing games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

It is part of the F1 World Grand Prix series; on the N64 you can also try F-1 World Grand Prix II. The series also appears on other systems with F1 World Grand Prix II for Game Boy Color (GBC). Paradigm Entertainment also made Aero Fighters Assault, Duck Dodgers Starring Daffy Duck and Beetle Adventure Racing! for the N64.

F-1 World Grand Prix supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps

What playing F-1 World Grand Prix 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.

F-1 World Grand Prix gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

F-1 World Grand Prix cheats & codes

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

Activator 1 P1D0043C74 0000
Activator 2 P1D0043C75 0000
Dual Activator P1D1043C74 0000
Activator 1 P2D0043C7C 0000
Activator 2 P2D0043C7D 0000
Dual Activator P2D1043C7C 0000

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F-1 World Grand Prix walkthroughs & guides

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F-1 World Grand Prix FAQ

When did F-1 World Grand Prix come out on the N64?

F-1 World Grand Prix was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.

Who made F-1 World Grand Prix?

It was developed by Paradigm Entertainment and published by Nintendo.

Is F-1 World Grand Prix multiplayer?

Yes. F-1 World Grand Prix supports up to 2 players.

How long does F-1 World Grand Prix take to play?

As a racing game, F-1 World Grand Prix 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.

Read more about F-1 World Grand Prix on Wikipedia. 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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