PlayStation

Formula 1

Formula 1 was the first of Sony's official FIA-licensed Formula 1 games. All the cars, teams and circuits of the 1995 season are recreated in millimetric detail. Variable game modes and camera angles are included. To widen the game's appeal, it includes optional helpers such as automatic braking. The game contains a rock soundtrack including tracks by Joe Satriani and Steve Vai, and commentary from UK TV legend Murray Walker.

Genre: Driving
Year: 1996
Developer: Bizarre Creations
Publisher: Psygnosis
Players: 1

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

55 achievements · 496 total points

Formula One World Champion In Grand Prix mode, win the Championship by placing in first with default or harder settings enabled
25 pts
Keeping the Pace In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Interlagos with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Tamed Interlagos In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Interlagos with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Ace in Argentina In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Buenos Aires with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Last Tango In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Bueno Aires with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Faster than Ferrari In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Imola with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Pole Perfetta In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Imola with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
El Clasico In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Catalunya with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Catalunya Conqueror In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Catalunya with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Mr. Monaco In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Monte Carlo with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Precision Under Pressure In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Monte Carlo with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Leading Unapologetically In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Montreal with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Master of Circuit Gilles Villeneuve In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Montreal with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
A Circuit, a College and a Museum In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Magny-Cours with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Magny Dominance In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Magny-Cours with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Honing In like Hamilton In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Silverstone with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Where Legends Fly In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Silverstone with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Tip of the Triangle In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Hockenheim with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Faster, Faster, German In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Hockenheim with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Shift in Strategy In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Hungaroring with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Hungary's Grip In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Hungaroring with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
As Slippery as It Is Sunny In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Spa-Francorchamps with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
The Belgian Bullet In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Spa-Francorchamps with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Temple of Speed In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Monza with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Leave Them Behind In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Monza with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Windy Win In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Estoril with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
No Mistakes Here In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Estoril with hard skill enabled and damage on
10 pts
The Green Hell In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Nurburgring with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Built for the Ring In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Nuburgring with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Pole Position in the Pacific In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Aida with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Pacific Victory In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Aida with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Old Is Gold In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Suzuka with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Sunrise Circuit In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Suzuka with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Formula One: Adelaide Drift In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Adelaide with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Push Through the Streets In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in Adelaide with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
Shape of a Winner In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship without entering qualify, finish the race in first position in Bonus Track with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Drive the Design In Grand Prix mode Single Race or Championship, finish the race in first position in the Bonus Track with hard skill enable and damage on
10 pts
The Formula One Experience In Grand Prix mode, complete the Championship with variable weather, tire wear, damage, 100% fuel, no assist, full grid and seventeen rounds settings all enabled
50 pts
Ladder to Heaven In Grand Prix mode, finish every race in Ladder Mode with default or harder settings enabled
10 pts
Ladder to Hell In Grand Prix mode, finish every race in Ladder Mode with the hard skill and damage enabled and all other settings left on default
25 pts
Not Today In Grand Prix mode, Single Race mode, win a duel against Michael Schumacher in Adelaide as Rubens Barrichelo with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Dethroning a King In Grand Prix mode, Single Race mode, win a duel against Michael Schumacher on any track with damage and hard skill level enabled and all other settings left on default
10 pts
Against All Odds In Grand Prix mode, starting from the last position, finish the first lap in first position with default or harder settings enabled
10 pts
Shifting to Victory In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, achieve first position while using manual gears with all other settings left on default
5 pts
Follow the Leader In Grand Prix mode, complete a full lap in first position with default or harder settings enabled
10 pts
Eyes of a Winner In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, achieve first position in the Bonus Track while using the first person camera. This must be used before the light turns green and with default or harder settings enabled
10 pts
Wait, That's Illegal! In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, achieve first position while the vehicle is in a pit stop with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
King of the Hill In Grand Prix mode, qualify in first place on any track with default or harder settings enabled
5 pts
Voice of a Conquistador In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with Spanish commentary enabled
1 pts
From Germany with Love In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with German commentary enabled
1 pts
Say What? In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with Gibberish commentary enabled
1 pts
This Buggys Me In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with Buggy mode enabled
1 pts
Happy Wheels In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with Bike mode enabled
1 pts
Hot Wheels In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, finish any race in first place with Lava mode enabled
1 pts
From Player to Driver In Grand Prix mode without entering qualify, get first position in any race with tire wear, damage, full grid, fuel 100% , no assists, length 100% and hard skill enabled
50 pts

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Formula 1 frequently asked questions

How do I play Formula 1 online with a friend?

Formula 1 (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Formula 1 on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Formula 1 in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Formula 1 netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Formula 1 have achievements?

Yes, Formula 1 has 55 achievements worth 496 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Formula 1 for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Formula 1 on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.