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Formula 1 Championship Edition (PlayStation)

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This page details one or more prototype versions of Formula 1 '97 (PlayStation).

To do:

  • Document the other prototypes/demos leaked and any demos.

June 4, 1997 Technical Demo#

This prototype is documented on Hidden Palace.

This technical demo of the game built on June 4 1997 contains both Arcade and Grand Prix modes.

Mode selection.

Grand Prix mode#

Grand Prix mode main menu.
Grand Prix mode main menu.
And odd pop up when pressing the Circle button, possibly ads were meant to feature in the game?
And odd pop up when pressing the Circle button, possibly ads were meant to feature in the game?
Circuit and race type selection screen. Only Silverstone and Nürburgring are available in Grand Prix mode.
Circuit and race type selection screen. Only Silverstone and Nürburgring are available in Grand Prix mode.
Team/driver selection screen. Note the misaligned team & driver text.
Team/driver selection screen. Note the misaligned team & driver text.
Jacques Villeneuve's name and helmet appears but his photo is just a silhouette.
Jacques Villeneuve's name and helmet appears but his photo is just a silhouette.
The preview image for McLaren shows it having the West tobacco sponsorship. This does not appear in the final game and the in-game car does not have the West logos. The logo can also be seen on Mika Hakkinen's race suit. No other team still has their tobacco sponsors.
The preview image for McLaren shows it having the West tobacco sponsorship. This does not appear in the final game and the in-game car does not have the West logos. The logo can also be seen on Mika Hakkinen's race suit. No other team still has their tobacco sponsors.
The Prost team is called Ligier, their former name.
The Prost team is called Ligier, their former name.
Jarno Trulli's name is misspelled. This typo would also feature in the final PC version.
Jarno Trulli's name is misspelled. This typo would also feature in the final PC version.
Another minor typo, Tyrrell misspelled as Tyrell.
Another minor typo, Tyrrell misspelled as Tyrell.
Grand Prix mode loading screen. Featuring Michael Schumacher in his Ferrari with Marlboro sponsorship visible. This loading screen would be replaced with a TV broadcast style loading screen later on.
Grand Prix mode loading screen. Featuring Michael Schumacher in his Ferrari with Marlboro sponsorship visible. This loading screen would be replaced with a TV broadcast style loading screen later on.

Arcade mode#

Arcade Mode race type selection.
Arcade Mode race type selection.
A different looking difficulty select screen.
A different looking difficulty select screen.
Track selection screen. The 3D circuit map looking oddly dim.
Track selection screen. The 3D circuit map looking oddly dim.
Car selection screen. Showing a 3D model of the McLaren with West tobacco sponsorship. Only McLaren appears to retain their tobacco sponsor.
Car selection screen. Showing a 3D model of the McLaren with West tobacco sponsorship. Only McLaren appears to retain their tobacco sponsor.
The Prost car is listed as Ligier again here, but the icon has already been updated to Prost.
The Prost car is listed as Ligier again here, but the icon has already been updated to Prost.
Loading screen for Arcade mode.
Loading screen for Arcade mode.

v · t · e

The Formula One series

Video System

Arcade

F-1 Grand Prix • F-1 Grand Prix Part II

SNES

F-1 Grand Prix • F-1 Grand Prix Part II • F-1 Grand Prix Part III

Game Boy (Color)

F-1 World Grand Prix • F1 World Grand Prix II for Game Boy Color

Nintendo 64

F-1 World Grand Prix II • F1 Racing Championship

Dreamcast

F-1 World Grand Prix

Psygnosis/Sony

PlayStation

Formula 1 • Formula 1 Championship Edition (Prototype) • Formula 1 '98

Electronic Arts (2000-2003)

Game Boy Advance

F1 2002

Codemasters/Eletronic Arts (2021-present)

Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

F1 2013 • F1 2014

Mac OS X

F1 2013

Others

Arcade

Ground Effects • F1 Super Lap • F-1 Super Battle

NES

Formula 1 Sensation • Nigel Mansell's World Championship Racing

SNES

Final Stretch • F1: World Championship Edition

Sega CD

Formula One World Championship: Beyond the Limit

Sega Saturn

F1 Challenge

Related Games

iOS, Android

Real Racing 3

See Also

F1 Circus • F1 ROC • F-1 Spirit • Final Lap • Human Grand Prix • MicroProse Grand Prix • Satoru Nakajima