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Ferrari Formula One

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Also known as
Ferrari Formula One: Grand Prix Racing Simulation

This detailed 1986 simulation blends car development at Maranello with strategic cockpit racing for the championship.

Ferrari Formula One was published by Electronic Arts for MS-DOS in 1989; it was the original release of this game, with no earlier platform version.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1989
Perspective
1st-person
Size
454.31 KB
Version
autorun.bat
Rating
0 votes

About Ferrari Formula One

Ferrari Formula One is a racing simulation that offers both individual races and full championship seasons. The game includes practice and qualifying sessions, with race distances ranging from short 18km events to full length 300km contests.

Players assume the role of managing the Scuderia Ferrari team, competing against the top drivers and constructors of the 1986 season. A significant portion of the experience involves car development at the team's facilities in Maranello and Fiorano, where aerodynamics and other performance aspects are refined. This preparatory work is presented as a necessary step to build a competitive vehicle.

During a race weekend, car setup requires adjustments to elements like wing configuration, tyre selection, and fuel management, the latter being a challenging factor due to the era's turbocharged engines. The in race perspective is from the cockpit, which features functional rear view mirrors to aid in avoiding collisions.

Ferrari Formula One Screenshots

10 images
title screen - EGA
customize your car a bit - EGA
begin a race - EGA
racing on a different track - EGA
title screen - CGA
maintain your car, or choose to race again - CGA
beginning a race - CGA
racing - CGA
Title screen (Hercules)
Main menu (Hercules)