Upd: F1 2013 Name Change Fix 2021

| | Best For | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Unplug Controllers & Navigate Menus | Legitimate game owners with interface conflicts. | Very Easy | | "RELOADED" Profile Fix | Players who have the RELOADED version of the game. | Easy | | Install a Name-Fix Mod | Users who want a direct patch for the glitch. | Medium | | Edit the Game Database (with EGO Editor) | Experienced modders wanting full control. | Hard |

As noted by modders like luizdavi54598484 , old save games will be corrupted. You must create a new profile in the game. Play: Launch the game and enjoy the 2021 season! Alternative/Complementary Fix: SKIDROW’s Name Changer

: Corrupted configuration files prevent the menu system from acknowledging alphanumeric keyboard entries. Method 1: The In-Game Menu Re-Route

While these mods are fantastic, they are limited by the game's original engine: f1 2013 name change fix 2021

Change your name to a single, short word using (A-Z) and no spaces (e.g., RacerX ). Scroll down and click Save .

Three factors converged in 2021 to make the name change fix essential:

To fix the common "Player One" name bug in , especially for versions that won't let you input a custom name during profile creation, you can use the following methods. 1. The Menu Workaround | | Best For | Difficulty | |

To change the names of AI drivers or team names (e.g., updating the 2013 roster to modern teams), you can use the .

C:\Users\[YourWindowsUsername]\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\savegame

All 20 teams and 20 drivers updated.

Updating Force India/Lotus to modern counterparts (though 2021 mods often keep 2013 car models).

In 2021, Windows 10 and 11 handle read/write permissions for Documents folders much more strictly. When you type a new name in the profile menu, the game attempts to write to a .xml configuration file but is denied permission silently. The game doesn’t crash—it just reverts to the old name.