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Mega Drive
Master System
Game Gear

F1

System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System, Sega Game Gear

Publisher: Domark

Developer: Lankhor

The Kremlin

Tiertex

Teque London

Distributor:

Tengen (US)

Ecofilmes (PT)

Hent Gruppen (SE rental)

Tec Toy (BR)

Licensor: Formula One Constructors' Association, Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

Peripherals supported:

Gear-to-Gear Cable

Genre: Driving^[1]

Number of players: 1-2

Release	Date	RRP	Code
US	1993-11^[2]		T-88066
EU	1993		T-88066-50
DE	1993	DM 119.95119.95^[7]	T-88066-18
FR	1993		T-88066-09
PT	1993	15.900$15.900^[8]	MD88066/F1
UK	1993-11-05^[3]	£44.9944.99^[4]^[5]	T-88066-50
SE (rental)	199x
AU	1993	$109.95109.95^[6]	F1000SMC
EU	1993-10^[9]		MK 27072-50
PT	199x
UK	1993-10^[9]	£29.9929.99^[10]^[11]	MK 27072-50
AU	1993		FF1000SEC
BR	1993		026330
US	1993	$39.9539.95^[12]^[13]	T-88058
EU	1994-01^[14]		T-88058-50
PT	1994		GG88058
UK	1994-01^[14]	£27.9927.99^[15]	T-88058-50

Non-Sega versions

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F1, known as Formula One on North American packaging, is a formula one racing game developed by Lankhor and Teque London and published by Domark. It should not be confused with the later game, F1 World Championship Edition, also published by Domark. F1 was released in 1993 for the Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System and Sega Game Gear. No versions of this game were released in Japan.

During development the game was known as Team Williams Grand Prix^[16] and Formula 1 Champions.

Gameplay

F1 is a pseudo-sequel to Lanhor's earlier release, Vroom, originally released in 1991 for the Amiga, Atari ST and IBM PC compatibles. On the Amiga, this relationship is even closer, with earlier versions of the game being released as Vroom Multiplay before acquiring an official license from FOCA. Both F1 and Vroom share graphics and sounds, though F1 adds further refinements to the engine and stands as the first time one of Lankhor's racers was released on a home console.

F1 attempts to replicate the 1993 Formula One season, providing 12 tracks roughly based on their real-life counterparts and seven constructors; Benetton, Ferrari, Ligier, Lotus, McLaren, Tyrrell and Williams. Producer Jim Tripp is also included as a driver in a special "Domark" team.

1993 champion Ayrton Senna is omitted due to licensing issues (likely thanks to Sega and its 1992 release of Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II). That being said, racers are only differentiated in-game by a change in colour, and the player always races as him/herself under a generic "SEGA" banner.

Tracks

Even on the Mega Drive, F1 is severely limited by the hardware, so while the basic track layouts of the season are in place, the aesthetics very different to the real thing. In real life, the Monaco grand prix for example takes place in a built-up area next to the coast, while in this game there are no bulidings or water, just a road surrounded by grass.

	Interlagos (Brazil)

	Imola (San Marino)

	Barcelona (Spain)

	Monte Carlo (Monaco)

	Montreal (Canada)

	Castelet (France)

	Silverstone (United Kingdom)

	Hockenheim (Germany)

	Spa (Belgium)

	Monza (Italy)

	Estoril (Portugal)

	Adelaide (Australia)

Versions

The Mega Drive version uses a mixture of 2D sprites and 3D polygons to simulate its game world, however the limitations of the hardware means frame rate is usually sub-30FPS at any point in game. To partially negate this issue, a "Turbo" mode is included, which renders less of the play area and uses smaller sprites, allowing the game to achive greater speeds. For 1993, however, both modes outperform most 3D polygonal-based games seen on consoles at the time (for example, critically acclaimed Super NES shooter StarFox runs below 10FPS despite the addition of a dedicated Super FX chipset for processing polygons).

Production credits

Mega Drive version

Licensed By: Sega Enterprises Ltd
Developed By: Lankhor
Programmed By: Jean Luc Langlois and Christian Droin
Graphics By: Stephane Polard
Additional Graphics By: The Kremlin
Music By: Tiertex
Produced By: Jim Tripp

Master System version

Developed By: Teque London Ltd
Programmed By: Peter Hennig
Graphics By: Mark Anthony
Sound and Music: Peter Hennig
Producers: Tony Love, Darren Anderson

Game Gear version

Developed By: Teque London Ltd
Programmed By: Peter Hennig
Graphics By: Mark Anthony
Sound and Music: Peter Hennig
Producers: Tony Love, Darren Anderson

Magazine articles

Main article: F1/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Game Gear US print advert

FI advert (1993)

FI advert (1995)

Print advert in (US) #15: "October/November 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
also published in:

(US) #16: "December/January 1993/1994" (1993-xx-xx)^[17]

Print advert in (ES) #17: "Septiembre 1993" (1993-xx-xx)
also published in:

(ES) #24: "Septiembre 1993" (1993-xx-xx)^[18]

Print advert in (AU) #1: "December 1993" (1993-xx-xx)

Print advert in (YU) #13: "Jul-Avgust 1995" (1995-xx-xx)
also published in:

(YU) #130: "Jul/Avgust 1995" (1995-xx-xx)^[19]
(YU) #132: "Septembar 1995" (1995-xx-xx)^[20]

Print advert in (PT) #2: "Dezembro de 1993; Ano 1, Nº 2'"`UNIQ--ref-0000000C-QINU`"'" (1993-12-xx)

Print advert in Blue Jean (TR) #03/97: "Mart 1997" (1997-xx-xx)

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

(DE)

87

^[21]

(FR)

95

^[22]

(UK)

86

^[4]

(UK)

89

^[23]

(US)

NTSC-U

78

^[24]

(UK)

93

^[25]

(IT)

PAL

89

^[26]

(US)

NTSC-U

70

^[2]

(DE)

80

^[27]

(UK)

PAL

90

^[28]

(US)

NTSC-U

81

^[29]

(ES)

82

^[30]

(AU)

88

^[31]

(FR)

PAL

90

^[32]

(UK)

PAL

90

^[33]

(UK)

PAL

88

^[34]

(UK)

88

^[35]

(DE)

84

^[36]

(FR)

93

^[37]

(DE)

PAL

87

^[38]

(UK)

PAL

70

^[39]

(UK)

PAL

94

^[5]

(UK)

PAL

93

^[40]

(FR)

92

^[41]

(UK)

93

^[42]

(DE)

88

^[43]

(UK)

PAL

92

^[44]

(UK)

PAL

86

^[45]

(UK)

PAL

90

^[46]

(UK)

PAL

92

^[47]

(SE)

90

^[48]

(UK)

PAL

92

^[49]

(ES)

82

^[50]

(RU)

71

^[51]

(DE)

PAL

80

^[52]

(US)

NTSC-U

80

^[53]

	86
Based on 36 reviews

F1

Mega Drive, US
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, EU (Sega Pro Quote)
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, EU (Mean Machines Sega Quote)
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, FR
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, DE
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, PT
Cover
Cart Manual

Mega Drive, PT (alt)
Cover

Mega Drive, PT (NTSC Repack)
Cover
Cart

Mega Drive, SE rental (HENT Orange)
Cover

Mega Drive, SE rental (ALT)

Mega Drive, AU

Master System version

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

(FR)

PAL

82

^[54]

(FR)

72

^[55]

(UK)

PAL

90

^[56]

(UK)

61

^[57]

(UK)

PAL

88

^[58]

(UK)

PAL

69

^[59]

(ES)

PAL

89

^[60]

(DE)

PAL

62

^[61]

	77
Based on 8 reviews

F1

Master System, EU
Cover
Cart

Master System, PT

Master System, AU
Cover
Cart

Master System, BR
Cover
Cart File:F1-SMS-BR-Manual.pdf Manual

Game Gear version

Sega Retro Average

Publication

Version

Score

(DE)

67

^[62]

(IT)

PAL

90

^[63]

(FR)

83

^[64]

(US)

NTSC-U

60

^[65]

(US)

NTSC-U

54

^[13]

(US)

NTSC-U

88

^[12]

(FR)

72

^[66]

(FR)

77

^[67]

(FR)

72

^[55]

(NL)

70

^[68]

(UK)

PAL

88

^[15]

(UK)

PAL

81

^[69]

(SE)

74

^[70]

(ES)

94

^[71]

	76
Based on 14 reviews

F1

Game Gear, US
Cover
Cart Manual

Game Gear, EU
Cover
Cart Manual

Game Gear, PT

Technical information

Main article: F1/Technical information.

References

↑ File:F1 GG EU Box Back.jpg
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 GamePro, "November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 178
↑ File:DailyExpress_UK_1993-11-05_35.jpg
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 Computer & Video Games, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 72
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 MegaTech, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-20), page 40
↑ Megazone, "November 1993" (AU; 1993-11-03), page 33
↑ Sega Magazin, "September/Oktober 1993" (DE; 1993-09-01), page 47
↑ Jogos Vídeo, "Novembro de 1993; Ano 1, Nº 1" (PT; 1993-1x-xx), page 23
↑ ^9.0 ^9.1 Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 35
↑ Sega Master Force, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 29
↑ Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 24
↑ ^12.0 ^12.1 GamePro, "February 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 135
↑ ^13.0 ^13.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 6 June 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 85
↑ ^14.0 ^14.1 Sega Force Mega, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-16), page 8
↑ ^15.0 ^15.1 Sega Power, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-02), page 72
↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "July 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 92
↑ Sega Visions, "December/January 1993/1994" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 15
↑ Hobby Consolas, "Septiembre 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 2
↑ Svet Kompjutera, "Jul/Avgust 1995" (YU; 1995-xx-xx), page 2
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↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "September 1993" (DE; 1993-08-09), page 112
↑ Consoles +, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 104
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↑ Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 48
↑ Game Power, "Settembre 1993" (IT; 1993-0x-xx), page 86
↑ Gamers, "Oktober/November 1993" (DE; 1993-09-24), page 72
↑ GamesMaster, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-19), page 36
↑ Game Informer, "November/December 1993" (US; 1993-1x-xx), page 36
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↑ Hyper, "December 1993" (AU; 1993-xx-xx), page 51
↑ Joypad, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 114
↑ Mega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 38
↑ Mega Action, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 24
↑ Mega Action, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 64
↑ Megablast, "4/93" (DE; 1993-09-29), page 37
↑ Mega Force, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 120
↑ Mega Fun, "08/93" (DE; 1993-07-21), page 68
↑ Mega Power, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-29), page 26
↑ Mean Machines Sega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-30), page 52
↑ Player One, "Juillet/Août 1993" (FR; 1993-07-10), page 80
↑ Power Up!, "Saturday, November 20, 1993" (UK; 1993-11-20), page 1
↑ Sega Magazin, "September/Oktober 1993" (DE; 1993-09-01), page 46
↑ Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 32
↑ Sega Pro, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-08), page 34
↑ Sega Zone, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 36
↑ Sega Force Mega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 38
↑ Sega Force, "1/94" (SE; 1994-01-12), page 6
↑ Sonic the Comic, "November 27th 1993" (UK; 1993-11-27), page 12
↑ Todo Sega, "Septiembre 1993" (ES; 1993-0x-xx), page 70
↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 68
↑ Video Games, "9/93" (DE; 1993-08-25), page 104
↑ VideoGames, "December 1993" (US; 1993-1x-xx), page 70
↑ Joypad, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 108
↑ ^55.0 ^55.1 Player One, "Janvier 1994" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 116
↑ Sega Power, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-07), page 64
↑ Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 75
↑ Sega Zone, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-28), page 75
↑ Sega Master Force, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 28
↑ Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 72
↑ Video Games, "1/94" (DE; 1993-12-19), page 118
↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "Avril 1994" (DE; 1994-03-07), page 113
↑ Console Mania, "Marzo 1994" (IT; 1994-0x-xx), page 53
↑ Consoles +, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 194
↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 52
↑ Joypad, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 104
↑ Mega Force, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-11-10), page 124
↑ Power Unlimited, "Jaargang 2, Nummer 3, Maart 1994" (NL; 1994-02-23), page 43
↑ Sega Pro, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-11), page 61
↑ Sega Force, "2/94" (SE; 1994-02-23), page 27
↑ Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 48

F1
	Main page \| Comparisons \| Magazine articles \| Video coverage \| Reception \| Region coding \| Technical information \| Bootlegs No results

Officially licensed Formula One games for Sega systems
	F1 Super Lap (1993) \| F1 World Grand Prix (1998)
	Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu F1 Super License (1992) \| F1 (1993) \| Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing (1993) \| F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
	F1 (1993)
	F1 (1993) \| F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
	F1 Circus CD (1994) \| Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit (1994)
	F1 Challenge (1996)
	F1 World Grand Prix (1999) \| F1 World Grand Prix II (2000) \| F1 Racing Championship (2001)

[:File:F1_GG_EU_Box_Back.jpg_p-1] File:F1 GG EU Box Back.jpg

[:File:GamePro_US_052.pdf_p178-2] 2.0 ^2.1 GamePro, "November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 178

[:File:DailyExpress_UK_1993-11-05_35.jpg_p-3] File:DailyExpress_UK_1993-11-05_35.jpg

[:File:CVG_UK_141.pdf_p72-4] 4.0 ^4.1 Computer & Video Games, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 72

[:File:MegaTech_UK_20.pdf_p40-5] 5.0 ^5.1 MegaTech, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-20), page 40

[:File:Megazone_AU_33.pdf_p33-6] Megazone, "November 1993" (AU; 1993-11-03), page 33

[:File:SegaMagazin_DE_01.pdf_p47-7] Sega Magazin, "September/Oktober 1993" (DE; 1993-09-01), page 47

[8] Jogos Vídeo, "Novembro de 1993; Ano 1, Nº 1" (PT; 1993-1x-xx), page 23

[:File:SegaPro_UK_24.pdf_p35-9] 9.0 ^9.1 Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 35

[:File:SegaMasterForce_UK_04.pdf_p29-10] Sega Master Force, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 29

[:File:SegaPower_UK_46.pdf_p24-11] Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 24

[:File:GamePro_US_055.pdf_p135-12] 12.0 ^12.1 GamePro, "February 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 135

[:File:GamePlayers_US_0706.pdf_p85-13] 13.0 ^13.1 Game Players, "Vol. 7 No. 6 June 1994" (US; 1994-0x-xx), page 85

[:File:SegaForceMega_UK_07.pdf_p8-14] 14.0 ^14.1 Sega Force Mega, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-16), page 8

[:File:SegaPower_UK_50.pdf_p72-15] 15.0 ^15.1 Sega Power, "January 1994" (UK; 1993-12-02), page 72

[:File:EGM_US_048.pdf_p92-16] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "July 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 92

[:File:SegaVisions_US_16.pdf_p15-17] Sega Visions, "December/January 1993/1994" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 15

[:File:HobbyConsolas_ES_024.pdf_p2-18] Hobby Consolas, "Septiembre 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 2

[19] Svet Kompjutera, "Jul/Avgust 1995" (YU; 1995-xx-xx), page 2

[20] Svet Kompjutera, "Septembar 1995" (YU; 1995-xx-xx), page 32

[:File:ASM_DE_1993-09.pdf_p112-21] Aktueller Software Markt, "September 1993" (DE; 1993-08-09), page 112

[:File:ConsolesPlus_FR_023.pdf_p104-22] Consoles +, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 104

[:File:CVG_UK_150.pdf_p109-23] Computer & Video Games, "May 1994" (UK; 1994-04-15), page 109

[:File:EGM_US_052.pdf_p46-24] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "November 1993" (US; 1993-xx-xx), page 46

[:File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide_Book_UK.pdf_p48-25] Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, "" (UK; 1993-11-18), page 48

[:File:GamePower_IT_20.pdf_p86-26] Game Power, "Settembre 1993" (IT; 1993-0x-xx), page 86

[:File:Gamers_DE_1993-06.pdf_p72-27] Gamers, "Oktober/November 1993" (DE; 1993-09-24), page 72

[:File:GamesMaster_UK_009.pdf_p36-28] GamesMaster, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-19), page 36

[:File:GameInformer_US_013.pdf_p36-29] Game Informer, "November/December 1993" (US; 1993-1x-xx), page 36

[:File:HobbyConsolas_ES_024.pdf_p104-30] Hobby Consolas, "Septiembre 1993" (ES; 1993-xx-xx), page 104

[:File:Hyper_AU_001.pdf_p51-31] Hyper, "December 1993" (AU; 1993-xx-xx), page 51

[:File:Joypad_FR_023.pdf_p114-32] Joypad, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 114

[:File:Mega_UK_11.pdf_p38-33] Mega, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 38

[:File:MegaAction_UK_03.pdf_p24-34] Mega Action, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-15), page 24

[:File:MegaAction_UK_05.pdf_p64-35] Mega Action, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 64

[:File:Megablast_DE_1993-04.pdf_p37-36] Megablast, "4/93" (DE; 1993-09-29), page 37

[:File:MegaForce_FR_20.pdf_p120-37] Mega Force, "Septembre 1993" (FR; 1993-0x-xx), page 120

[:File:MegaFun_DE_1993-08.pdf_p68-38] Mega Fun, "08/93" (DE; 1993-07-21), page 68

[:File:MegaPower_UK_01.pdf_p26-39] Mega Power, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-29), page 26

[:File:MeanMachinesSega11UK.pdf_p52-40] Mean Machines Sega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-30), page 52

[:File:PlayerOne_FR_033.pdf_p80-41] Player One, "Juillet/Août 1993" (FR; 1993-07-10), page 80

[42] Power Up!, "Saturday, November 20, 1993" (UK; 1993-11-20), page 1

[:File:SegaMagazin_DE_01.pdf_p46-43] Sega Magazin, "September/Oktober 1993" (DE; 1993-09-01), page 46

[:File:SegaPower_UK_46.pdf_p32-44] Sega Power, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-08-05), page 32

[:File:SegaPro_UK_22.pdf_p34-45] Sega Pro, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-08), page 34

[:File:SegaZone_UK_10.pdf_p36-46] Sega Zone, "August 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 36

[:File:SegaForceMega_UK_02.pdf_p38-47] Sega Force Mega, "September 1993" (UK; 1993-07-22), page 38

[:File:SegaForce_SE_1994_01.pdf_p6-48] Sega Force, "1/94" (SE; 1994-01-12), page 6

[49] Sonic the Comic, "November 27th 1993" (UK; 1993-11-27), page 12

[:File:TodoSega_ES_06.pdf_p70-50] Todo Sega, "Septiembre 1993" (ES; 1993-0x-xx), page 70

[51] Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 68

[:File:VideoGames_DE_1993-09.pdf_p104-52] Video Games, "9/93" (DE; 1993-08-25), page 104

[:File:VideoGames_US_59.pdf_p70-53] VideoGames, "December 1993" (US; 1993-1x-xx), page 70

[:File:Joypad_FR_024.pdf_p108-54] Joypad, "Octobre 1993" (FR; 1993-xx-xx), page 108

[:File:PlayerOne_FR_038.pdf_p116-55] 55.0 ^55.1 Player One, "Janvier 1994" (FR; 199x-xx-xx), page 116

[:File:SegaPower_UK_48.pdf_p64-56] Sega Power, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-07), page 64

[:File:SegaPro_UK_24.pdf_p75-57] Sega Pro, "October 1993" (UK; 1993-09-09), page 75

[:File:SegaZone_UK_13.pdf_p75-58] Sega Zone, "November 1993" (UK; 1993-10-28), page 75

[:File:SegaMasterForce_UK_04.pdf_p28-59] Sega Master Force, "Autumn 1993" (UK; 1993-09-16), page 28

[:File:TodoSega_ES_09.pdf_p72-60] Todo Sega, "Diciembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 72

[:File:VideoGames_DE_1994-01.pdf_p118-61] Video Games, "1/94" (DE; 1993-12-19), page 118

[:File:ASM_DE_1994-04.pdf_p113-62] Aktueller Software Markt, "Avril 1994" (DE; 1994-03-07), page 113

[:File:ConsoleMania_IT_028.pdf_p53-63] Console Mania, "Marzo 1994" (IT; 1994-0x-xx), page 53

[64] Consoles +, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 194

[:File:EGM_US_054.pdf_p52-65] Electronic Gaming Monthly, "January 1994" (US; 199x-xx-xx), page 52

[:File:Joypad_FR_026.pdf_p104-66] Joypad, "Décembre 1993" (FR; 1993-1x-xx), page 104

[:File:MegaForce_FR_22.pdf_p124-67] Mega Force, "Novembre 1993" (FR; 1993-11-10), page 124

[:File:PowerUnlimited_NL_008_199403.pdf_p43-68] Power Unlimited, "Jaargang 2, Nummer 3, Maart 1994" (NL; 1994-02-23), page 43

[:File:SegaPro_UK_26.pdf_p61-69] Sega Pro, "December 1993" (UK; 1993-11-11), page 61

[:File:SegaForce_SE_1994_02.pdf_p27-70] Sega Force, "2/94" (SE; 1994-02-23), page 27

[:File:TodoSega_ES_08.pdf_p48-71] Todo Sega, "Noviembre 1993" (ES; 1993-1x-xx), page 48

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Officially licensed Formula One games for Sega systems
	F1 Super Lap (1993) \| F1 World Grand Prix (1998)
	Nakajima Satoru Kanshuu F1 Super License (1992) \| F1 (1993) \| Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing (1993) \| F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
	F1 (1993)
	F1 (1993) \| F1: World Championship Edition (1995)
	F1 Circus CD (1994) \| Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit (1994)
	F1 Challenge (1996)
	F1 World Grand Prix (1999) \| F1 World Grand Prix II (2000) \| F1 Racing Championship (2001)

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Contents

Gameplay

Tracks

Versions

Production credits

Mega Drive version

Master System version

Game Gear version

Magazine articles

Promotional material

Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Master System version

Game Gear version

Technical information

References

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+{{stub}}'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', known as '''''Formula One''''' on North American packaging, is a formula one racing game developed by [[Lankhor]] and [[Teque London]] and published by [[Domark]]. It should not be confused with the later game, ''[[F1 World Championship Edition]]'', also published by Domark. ''F1'' was released in 1993 for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]].  No versions of this game were released in Japan.
+During development the game was known as '''''Team Williams Grand Prix'''''{{magref|egm|48|92}} and '''''Formula 1 Champions'''''.
+==Gameplay==
+''F1'' is a pseudo-sequel to Lanhor's earlier release, ''Vroom'', originally released in 1991 for the [[Amiga]], [[Atari ST]] and [[IBM PC]] compatibles. On the Amiga, this relationship is even closer, with earlier versions of the game being released as ''Vroom Multiplay'' before acquiring an official license from [[wikipedia:FOCA|FOCA]]. Both ''F1'' and ''Vroom'' share graphics and sounds, though ''F1'' adds further refinements to the engine and stands as the first time one of Lankhor's racers was released on a home console.
+''F1'' attempts to replicate the [[wikipedia:1993 Formula One season|1993 Formula One season]], providing 12 tracks roughly based on their real-life counterparts and seven constructors; Benetton, Ferrari, Ligier, Lotus, McLaren, Tyrrell and Williams. Producer Jim Tripp is also included as a driver in a special "Domark" team.
+champion Ayrton Senna is omitted due to licensing issues (likely thanks to [[Sega]] and its 1992 release of ''[[Ayrton Senna's Super Monaco GP II]]''). That being said, racers are only differentiated in-game by a change in colour, and the player always races as him/herself under a generic "SEGA" banner.
+===Tracks===
+Even on the Mega Drive, ''F1'' is severely limited by the hardware, so while the basic track layouts of the season are in place, the aesthetics very different to the real thing. In real life, the Monaco grand prix for example takes place in a built-up area next to the coast, while in this game there are no bulidings or water, just a road surrounded by grass.
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-'''''F1''''', known as '''''Formula One''''' on North American packaging is a formula one racing game developed by [[Lankhor]]/[[Teque London]] and published by [[Domark]]. It should not be confused with the later game, ''[[F1 World Championship Edition]]'', also published by Domark. ''F1'' was released in 1993 for the [[Sega Mega Drive]], [[Sega Master System]] and [[Sega Game Gear]].
-No versions of this game were released in Japan, while the Game Gear version was exclusive to North America.
+==Versions==
+The Mega Drive version uses a mixture of 2D sprites and 3D polygons to simulate its game world, however the limitations of the hardware means frame rate is usually sub-30FPS at any point in game. To partially negate this issue, a "Turbo" mode is included, which renders less of the play area and uses smaller sprites, allowing the game to achive greater speeds. For 1993, however, both modes outperform most 3D polygonal-based games seen on consoles at the time (for example, critically acclaimed Super NES shooter ''StarFox'' runs below 10FPS despite the addition of a dedicated Super FX chipset for processing polygons).
-''F1'' is notable because unlike earlier attempts at Formula One such as ''[[Super Monaco GP]]'', it is able to simulate changes in height. This meant at the time it was one of the most realistic racers around.
+==Production credits==
+===Mega Drive version===
+{{creditstable|
+*'''Licensed By:''' [[Sega Enterprises Ltd]]
+*'''Developed By:''' [[Lankhor]]
+*'''Programmed By:''' Jean Luc Langlois and Christian Droin
+*'''Graphics By:''' Stephane Polard
+*'''Additional Graphics By:''' [[The Kremlin]]
+*'''Music By:''' [[Tiertex]]
+*'''Produced By:''' Jim Tripp
+| console=MD
+}}
-==Production Credits==
+===Master System version===
-{{multicol|
+{{creditstable|
-===Mega Drive Version===
+*'''Developed By:''' [[Teque London|Teque London Ltd]]
-'''Licensed By''' [[Sega|Sega Enterprises Ltd]]<br/>
+*'''Programmed By:''' Peter Hennig
-'''Developed By''' [[Lankhor]]<br/>
+*'''Graphics By:''' Mark Anthony
-'''Programmed By''' Jean Luc Langlois and Christian Droin<br/>
+*'''Sound and Music:''' Peter Hennig
-'''Graphics By''' Stephane Polard<br/>
+*'''Producers:''' Tony Love, Darren Anderson
-'''Additional Graphics By''' [[The Kremlin]]<br/>
+| console=SMS
-'''Music By''' [[Tiertex]]<br/>
+}}
-'''Produced By''' Jim Tripp<br/>
-===Master System Version===
+===Game Gear version===
-'''Developed By''' [[Teque London|Teque London Ltd]]<br/>
+{{creditstable|
-'''Programmed By''' Peter Hennig<br/>
+*'''Developed By:''' [[Teque London|Teque London Ltd]]
-'''Graphics By''' Mark Anthony<br/>
+*'''Programmed By:''' Peter Hennig
-'''Sound and Music:''' Peter Hennig<br/>
+*'''Graphics By:''' Mark Anthony
-'''Producers:''' Tony Love, Darren Anderson<br/>
+*'''Sound and Music:''' Peter Hennig
+*'''Producers:''' Tony Love, Darren Anderson
+| console=GG
+}}
-===Game Gear Version===
+==Magazine articles==
-'''Developed By''' [[Teque London|Teque London Ltd]]<br/>
+{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
-'''Programmed By''' Peter Hennig<br/>
-'''Graphics By''' Mark Anthony<br/>
+==Promotional material==
-'''Sound and Music:''' Peter Hennig<br/>
+{{gallery
-'''Producers:''' Tony Love, Darren Anderson<br/>
+|{{gitem|Tengen GG US PrintAdvert 2.jpg|Game Gear US print advert}}
+|{{gitem|Compelit_advert_2_FI.jpg|FI advert (1993)}}
+|{{gitem|Suuri lelukirja FI 1995 Sega.jpg|FI advert (1995)}}
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-==Physical Scans==
-===Mega Drive Version===
+==Physical scans==
+===Mega Drive version===
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-===Master System Version===
+===Master System version===
+{{ratings|SMS}}
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+| cover=F1 SMS EU Box.jpg
+| cart=F1 SMS EU Cart.jpg
+}}{{Scanbox
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+| region=PT
+| cover=
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-===Game Gear Version===
+===Game Gear version===
+{{ratings|GG}}
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+| front=
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+==Technical information==
+{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Technical information}}
+==References==
+<references/>
+{{F1Omni}}
+{{F1}}