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Sega Saturn · Racing
F1 Challenge
Deep cut
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Sega |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
F1 Challenge is a racing game released in 1995 for the Sega Saturn, developed by Sega and published by Virgin Interactive.
It belongs to the Saturn's earliest wave of games. Other notable Saturn releases from 1995 include Street Fighter: The Movie, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner and Bug!. Among the 25 Saturn racing games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
Sega also made Clockwork Knight, Magic Knight Rayearth and Golden Axe: The Duel for the Saturn.
F1 Challenge 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 Saturn hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing F1 Challenge 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 Challenge cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Fuel (Ferrari) | 16017CFC
00FF |
|---|---|
| Tires Always Good (Ferrari) | 16017CF8
0EFF |
| Always in 1st Place (Ferrari) | 36017CD8
0000 |
| Infinite Fuel (Tyrrell) | 16017C0C
00FF |
| Tires Always Good (Tyrrell) | 16017C08
0EFF |
| Always in 1st Place (Tyrrell) | 36017BE8
0000 |
F1 Challenge walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for F1 Challenge.
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Playing Saturn games today
Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.
F1 Challenge FAQ
When did F1 Challenge come out on the Saturn?
F1 Challenge was released for the Sega Saturn in 1995.
Who made F1 Challenge?
It was developed by Sega and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is F1 Challenge multiplayer?
Yes. F1 Challenge supports up to 2 players.
How long does F1 Challenge take to play?
As a racing game, F1 Challenge 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 Challenge 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.