F1 Racing Championship PS1 box art

PlayStation · Racing

F1 Racing Championship

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreRacing
DeveloperVideo System
PublisherUBI Soft Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

F1 Racing Championship is a racing game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Video System and published by UBI Soft Entertainment.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

Video System also made Sonic Wings Special for the PS1.

F1 Racing Championship 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 F1 Racing Championship 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 Racing Championship gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

F1 Racing Championship cheats & codes

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

RCJC P17004EB5E ????
RCJC P27004EB80 ????
PAL2NTSC34248B81 E147
Y-Fix84246E10 16A2

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F1 Racing Championship 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.

F1 Racing Championship FAQ

When did F1 Racing Championship come out on the PS1?

F1 Racing Championship was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made F1 Racing Championship?

It was developed by Video System and published by UBI Soft Entertainment.

Is F1 Racing Championship multiplayer?

Yes. F1 Racing Championship supports up to 2 players.

How long does F1 Racing Championship take to play?

As a racing game, F1 Racing Championship 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 F1 Racing Championship 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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