These are the unofficial Grand Prix 1 FAQs from my site -
http://www.racesimcentral.net/
For an online version please visit http://www.racesimcentral.net/ and click on Game
FAQs
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General Game Issues
Where is the tunnel at Monaco?
Can I use F1GP over a network?
General Game Playing
Car in Pits
Car Setup
Car Slower in Race than in Practice
Can I run out of out of fuel or have a mechanical failure while racing?
Saving Lap Records
Game Performance
How fast a computer I need?
Texture Settings
Editing the Game
How do I edit the cars and driver helmets?
Can I change the helmets in the Driver/Team Selection menu?
Why can't have a different coloured back and front wings?
Why is the bottom ring of the helmets in F1Ed the same colour as the visor?
Can I edit the sounds?
Can I edit the tracks or***pits?
Trouble Shooting
Program too big to fit in memory
Installation Problems
Other
Microprose description
Reviews
What is F1GP?
Where can I get the game from?
What circuits do you race on?
Can you get add ons for the game?
Is there a demo avaliable?
General Game Issues
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Where is the tunnel at Monaco?
To see the tunnel at Monaco the trackside object settings must be full. To
adjust the detail level press the key D several times.
Can I use F1GP over a network?
No, F1GP supports modem and serial link play but it does not support network
(eg IPX protocol) play.
General Game Playing
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Car in Pits
If you drive without steering help you can steer in the pit where you want,
but if you drive with steering help your driving is restricted.
Car Setup
The basic thing in the car setup is that you put lots of wings to front and
less to rear. Gear rations depends much there are slow corners and long
straights. For more help see Ivanhoe Vasiljevich's Setup Guide.
Car Slower in Race than in Practice
F1GP varies the car HP and Grip settings to better simulate real F1 racing
conditions.
Can I run out of out of fuel or have a mechanical failure while racing?
It is not possible to run out of fuel or for the engine to blow in F1GP.
Saving Lap Records
F1GP only saves race records on 100% distance because there is no refulling
so you can go quicker, because the car is lighter, in a race under 100%.
Game Performance
How fast a computer I need?
You need at least IBM PC 286 to play F1GP with 2MB of RAM. It will run on
fast machines though.
Texture Settings
There are varing levels of textures and trackside objects. Not really a
problem with modern fast computers. It is best to go for a higher frame rate
and turn off the detail.
Editing the Game
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How do I edit the cars and driver helmets?
The best way is to use either F1Ed or GpEditor.
Can I change the helmets in the Driver/Team Selection menu?
Yes, by using Craig Heath's Helmet Editor.
Why can't have a different coloured back and front wings?
The game will not allow it, that is why F1Ed is like that.
Why is the bottom ring of the helmets in F1Ed the same colour as the visor?
The bottom ring is never visable during the game.
Can I edit the sounds?
No.
Can I edit the tracks or***pits?
Not currently, but I currently working on a***pit Editor.
Trouble Shooting
Program too big to fit in memory
F1GP requires 600Kb of free conventional memory. You need to free some up.
If you are having problems then please visit the Support Section .
Other
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Microprose description
This is the complete Formula One Grand Prix Simulation. All 16 Grand Prix
tracks are accurately recreated, each car can be adjusted for gears, brakes
and wings. With 5 levels of difficulty and 6 major driving aids, you'll race
in practice, qualifing sessions and the full Drivers' and Constructors'
Championship.
Reviews
A more realsitic, accurate, adrenaline-boosting racing sim is not avaliable.
remarkable. Incrediable. Great.
PC Format (1991) 86%
A few reviews found on the internet
Review 1
Review 2
What is F1GP?
F1GP is stands for Formula One Grand Prix. It is sometimes known as World
Circuit (in the US). F1GP is the original game by Geoff Crammond released in
1991. The game was suceeded by Grand Prix 2.
Where can I get the game from?
The game was originally released by Microprose but is now sold on the budget
PowerPlus label. For information on where to buy the game online visit the
Microprose F1GP Online Promotion (http://www.racesimcentral.net/)
What circuits do you race on?
Phoenix, USA
Interlagos, Brazil
Imola, San Marino (without Tamburello or Villeneuve chicanes)
Monaco, Monte Carlo
Montreal, Canada
Mexio City, Mexico
Magny-Cours, France
Silverstone, England (without a chicane at Abbey)
Hockenheim, Germany
Hungaroring, Hungary
Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium
Monza, Italy
Estoril, Portugal
Barcelona, Spain
Suzuka, Japan
Adelaide, Austrailia
Can you get add ons for the game?
There are many avalible see my Software Section for details. The add ons are
not written by Microprose.
Is there a demo avaliable?
Yes, you can download it from the Microprose FTP site here. It features the
Monaco circuit and has only keyboard (not joystick) support.