F1 GP Circuits
F1 GP Circuits is a single-player Formula 1 arcade racing game. The only
available mode is the actual Grand Prix season, as a sequence of five-lap
races on several circuits around the world, each preceded by a qualification
lap. The player can choose the car manufacturer, pilot and country to race
for: as the game is not an official F1 licensee, several names are word plays
of actual companies.
At the core of the game is the need to quickly react to upcoming turns or
approaching cars: the game scrolls only vertically but the viewport is
stretched horizontally, which gives the player very little visibility, though
the game does signal upcoming turns. It is essential for the player to
optimize pit stops for refuelling and repairs. Upgrades can be purchased after
each race with the money earned by placing in the higher ranks.