F-1 World Grand Prix PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

F-1 World Grand Prix

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SystemPlayStation
GenreRacing
DeveloperParadigm Entertainment
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesF-1 Grand Prix
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

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

It is part of the F-1 Grand Prix series. The series also appears on other systems with F-1 World Grand Prix II (Dreamcast) and F-1 World Grand Prix (Dreamcast).

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
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

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 PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

F-1 World Grand Prix cheats & codes

5 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC P1D00327D2 ????
RCJC P2D00327F4 ????
PAL2NTSCD0024144 0008 30024142 0040
Y-FixD001C768 0010 8001C768 0000

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F-1 World Grand Prix walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

F-1 World Grand Prix FAQ

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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