Delete the hardware configuration XML files found inside.
: Use an F1 2013 Save Editor (common in the modding community like RaceDepartment) to rewrite the string associated with the "Driver Name." 💻 Method 2: Steam Cloud & Local Config Sometimes Steam Cloud overwrites your changes.
I can provide specific directory paths or configuration edits based on your setup. Share public link
: Extract the downloaded .zip and drop the new steam_api.dll into the main F1 2013 installation folder. Emulator Configuration (Advanced) :
Copy the new file into the folder and replace the existing one. F1 2013 Name Change Fix
Some users report success by replacing the steam_api.dll file in the game's root directory ( C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\F1 2013 ) with a patched version, though this can interfere with Steam features. Advanced Modding: EGO Database Editor
Are you running the or a modded build , as that determines which .dll fix is safest to use? SKIDROW's F1 '13 Name Changer Fix 1.0 - OverTake.gg
The game will recognize no save file exists and prompt you to create a new one.
The "F1 2013 Name Change Fix" refers to a community-developed solution for a glitch that prevented players from changing their in-game driver name from the default "PLAYER ONE". This issue primarily affected users of specific versions of the PC game where a critical connection to Steam’s profile systems was missing or broken. The Core Problem: The "Player One" Bug Delete the hardware configuration XML files found inside
Change driver names for the entire grid (e.g., updating the 2013 roster to modern drivers).
Setting the file to read-only means your career progress will save, but your controller settings might reset. To fix that, set your controls, exit the game, then set the file to read-only.
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: Go to Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\savegame . Share public link : Extract the downloaded
If your name has defaulted to "Player One" and you cannot change it during the initial setup:
: Open F1 2013 through your library launcher.
Retrieve the dedicated legacy name fix tool from community archival networks such as the OverTake.gg F1 2013 Database or alternative verified mirrors.