Video Games Every F1 fan Should Try

What video game fan doesn’t love racing games? And what true fan of motor racing doesn’t love Formula 1? If you happen to love either racing games or Formula 1, you’re in for a treat, because here are three of the most beloved Formula 1 racing games in video game history.

Super Monaco Grand Prix (Sega Mega Drive/Genesis)
Being a 16-bit title, it’s a marvel that Super Monaco Grand Prix, was the F1 game of F1 games before more sophisticated disc-based games came along. It had a rivalry system that was simply exquisite, and way ahead of its time. The soundtrack was amazing, and it brought players back to the 80s era of F1.

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Formula One: Championship Edition (Sony Playstation 3)
This was Studio Liverpool’s only F1 game on the PS3, and man, what a beauty it was. It ran at an amazing 60 frames per second. The QTF pitstops were also very well-made that you’d really feel the need to whip the pit crew into shape. The handling of the cars was very sharp, which makes for a more arcade than simulation feel. It was smooth, precise, and the damage sustained by the car was very realistic, probably the most realistic up to its time.

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F1 2013 (Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony Playstation 3, PC)
Hands down, the best F1 racing game from Codemasters. It took four years to perfect (for reference, check out the ridiculously awesome Ego engine). F1 2013 is better than any F1 racing game out there today. The main content of the game is amazing as it is, but there more – a whole lot more. Great examples would be the vintage cars, circuits, and drivers from different decades.

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NeuV: The new groundbreaking Honda concept car

Honda has a new car, called the NeuV, and what a car it is. The long name is New Electric Utility Vehicle, and it’s like it came straight out of a science-fiction movie. It is for all intents and purposes, an electric car that has all kinds of digital connectivity and can drive itself. The most impressive part though is what people call the Honda Automated Network Assistant or HANA.

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Remember when I said science fiction? HANA is the car’s “other controller.” It is an artificial intelligence system that operates from the car’s monitor dashboard. It assists as well as provides the car driver “company.” Let that simmer for a moment.

Since AI is fast becoming an integral part of society, NeuV designers have thought a special “relationship” cars can have with its owners. Has anyone seen Knight Rider from the ‘80s? One of its more ridiculous features is that it actually can get an idea of how the driver feels via heart rate monitor and facial recognition. If the driver feels down, HANA can even start a conversation. You see other people refer to their cars fondly by their names, and even talk to their vehicles. The NeuV takes this to a whole other level.

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As if that weren’t enough, HANA can even help the owner save money by determining the best time to charge the car.

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