F1 Pole Position SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Racing

F1 Pole Position

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1993
GenreRacing
DeveloperHuman
PublisherUbisoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

F1 Pole Position is a racing game released in 1993 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Human and published by Ubisoft.

It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 63 SNES racing games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Human also made Clock Tower, Super Soccer and SOS for the SNES.

F1 Pole Position 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 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 SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

F1 Pole Position walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

F1 Pole Position FAQ

When did F1 Pole Position come out on the SNES?

F1 Pole Position was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.

Who made F1 Pole Position?

It was developed by Human and published by Ubisoft.

Is F1 Pole Position multiplayer?

Yes. F1 Pole Position supports up to 2 players.

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.

Read more about F1 Pole Position 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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