F1 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Codemasters Birmingham | |
| macOS (OS X) | Feral Interactive[1] |
| Linux | Feral Interactive |
| Publishers | |
| Codemasters | |
| macOS (OS X), Linux | Feral Interactive |
| Engines | |
| EGO 4.0 | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | August 25, 2017 |
| macOS (OS X) | August 25, 2017 |
| Linux | November 2, 2017[2] |
| Reception | |
| Metacritic | 89 |
| OpenCritic | 86 |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
| Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
| Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Racing, Simulation |
| Vehicles | Automobile, Track racing |
| Art styles | Realistic |
| Themes | Contemporary |
| Series | Formula 1 (Codemasters) |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Subseries of Formula 1 | |
| F1 2010 | 2010 |
| F1 2011 | 2011 |
| F1 2012 | 2012 |
| F1 Race Stars | 2012 |
| F1 2013 | 2013 |
| F1 2014 | 2014 |
| F1 2015 | 2015 |
| F1 2016 | 2016 |
| F1 2017 | 2017 |
| F1 2018 | 2018 |
| F1 2019 | 2019 |
| F1 2020 | 2020 |
| F1 2021 | 2021 |
| F1 22 | 2022 |
| F1 23 | 2023 |
| F1 24 | 2024 |
| F1 25 | 2025 |
F1 2017 is a singleplayer and multiplayer racing game developed by Codemasters Birmingham and published by Codemasters. It is a licensed Formula 1 game and features cars and tracks from the 2017 F1 season.
The Windows version of the game was released on August 25, 2017. The MacOS version was ported and released by Feral Interactive on the same day as the Windows version, with the Linux version being released on November 2, 2017.
It was delisted from all digital storefronts on March 11, 2022.
General information
- Codemasters Forums for the series
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
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- All Windows versions require Steam and Denuvo Anti-Tamper DRM.[3]
Version differences
- The Special Edition includes the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Classic Car DLC.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
| Name | Notes | |
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| 1988 McLaren MP4/4 Classic Car | Included in Special Edition | |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
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| Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\F1 2017\hardwaresettings\hardware_settings_config.xml |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux | $HOME/.local/share/feral-interactive/F1 2017/SaveData/feral_bench/hardwaresettings/hardware_settings_config.xml |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
| System | Location |
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| Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/515220/remote/savegame |
| macOS (OS X) | |
| Linux |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
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| Steam Cloud |
Video
| Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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| Widescreen resolution | |||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Menus are limited to 16:9 aspect ratio | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | |||
| Field of view (FOV) | Not available in general video settings, but can be configured in Camera Options. | ||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Up to 16x | ||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | TAA Checkerboard, TAA | ||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Auto, 1 and 2 settings available, 1 being full refresh rate and 2 being half refresh rate. Forced VSync on the main menu, loading screen, cinematics, and the F1 team data center | ||
| 60 FPS and 120+ FPS | |||
| High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
| Color blind mode | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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| Remapping | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Keyboard and mouse prompts | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | ||
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Xbox button prompts | ||
| Impulse Trigger support |
| DirectInput-compatible controllers | ||
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| Directinput button prompts |
| PlayStation controllers | DualShock 3, DualShock 4 DualShock 3 is only supported on OS X and Linux versions.[4] |
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| PlayStation button prompts | DualShock prompts. | |
| Motion sensors support | ||
| Light bar support | React to start signal and flags. | |
| Adaptive trigger support | ||
| DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
| Connection modes | Wired | |
| Nintendo controllers | ||
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| Nintendo button prompts | ||
| Face button layout support | ||
| Motion sensors support | ||
| Connection modes | ||
| Other controller(s) | See Controller support for sim-racing device support. | |
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| Peripheral devices support | ||
| Additional button prompts | 
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| Additional information | ||
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| Controller hotplugging | ||
| Input prompt override | ||
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
- The game can send telemetry data to supported software like SimHub and devices like motion platforms, bass shakers and telemetry displays through the UDP protocol. Also support D-Box haptic/motion platforms[5], Fanatec LED and Leo Bodnar SLI-Pro through proprietary protocols.
Controller support
- The developer has provided a list of supported steering wheels and accessories. Devices not listed may work, but the user will have to manually map each action.
- Devices listed with Italics denotes unofficial support through compatibility mode on the wheels/wheel bases.
| Compatible wheels/wheel bases | Notes |
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| Fanatec Porsche 911 Turbo/Turbo S/Carrera/GT2/GT3 RS | |
| Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR | Compatible with ClubSport Pedals. |
| Fanatec Forza Motorsport CSR Elite | Compatible with ClubSport Pedals. |
| Fanatec ClubSport V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec ClubSport V2 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec ClubSport V2.5 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec CSL Elite V1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec CSL Elite V1.1 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec CSL Elite+ | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec Podium DD1 | Requires V2.5 Comp Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec Podium DD2 | Requires V2.5 Comp Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec Podium DD1 F1 | Requires V2.5 Comp Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec CSL DD | Requires PC Compatibility Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec Gran Turismo DD Pro | Requires PC Compatibility Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec ClubSport DD | Requires Comp V2.5 Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Fanatec ClubSport DD+ | Requires Comp V2.5 Mode. See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims and hubs. |
| Logitech Formula Force EX | |
| Logitech Driving Force EX | |
| Logitech GT Force RX | |
| Logitech Driving Force GT | |
| Logitech G25 | |
| Logitech G27 | |
| Logitech G29 | |
| Logitech G920 | |
| SimXperience Accuforce | |
| Thrustmaster Rally GT Force Feedback Pro | |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Force Feedback | |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari GT Experience Racing Wheel | |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari F430 Wireless Cockpit | |
| Thrustmaster Universal Challenge 5-in-1 Racing Wheel | |
| Thrustmaster T500 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
| Thrustmaster TX | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
| Thrustmaster T300 | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
| Thrustmaster T150 | |
| Thrustmaster TMX | |
| Thrustmaster TS-PC Racer | See Compatible add-ons for compatible rims. |
| Compatible add-ons | Notes |
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| Fanatec ClubSport Shifter SQ V1.5 | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Fanatec wheel base. |
| Fanatec CSL Steering Wheel P1 for PlayStation 4 | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
| Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 | Compatible with Fanatec wheel bases. |
| Fanatec ClubSport Universal Hub V1 for Xbox | Compatible with most Fanatec wheel bases except the ClubSport V1. |
| Logitech G Driving Shifter | Connect to a Logitech wheel base. |
| Thrustmaster TH8A Shifter | Either to PC via USB adapter or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
| Thrustmaster TH8S Shifter | Either to PC directly or to a Thrustmaster wheel base. |
| Thrustmaster GT Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster T500. Included with T500. |
| Thrustmaster PS Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster T300. Included with T300. |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari 458 Italia Edition Wheel | Compatible with Thrustmaster TX. Included with TX Racing Wheel Ferrari 458 Italia Edition. |
| Thrustmaster Leather 28 GT Wheel Add-On | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
| Thrustmaster Ferrari GTE Wheel Add-On Ferrari 458 Challenge Edition | Compatible with Thrustmaster wheel bases. |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
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| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | ||
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost | ||
| Royalty free audio |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| Simplified Chinese | ||||
| Czech | Fan translation - #1 | |||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Japanese | ||||
| Polish | ||||
| Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
| Russian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| LAN play | ||||
| Online play | 20 | |||
VR support
| 3D modes | State | Notes | |
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| vorpX | G3D, Z3D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. |
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| Tobii Eye Tracking | Supports: Extended View - Eye & Head Tracking, Clean UI. | ||
Isues Fixed
Sped-up or Slowed Down Audio
- Setting your audio card to play at a sample rate higher or lower than 48000 Hz will either speed up or slow down the audio.Higher sample rates will result in faster audio speeds and lower sample rates will result in slower audio speeds.
| Set your audio sample rate to 48000 Hz[citation needed] |
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 11 | |
| Metal | ||
| Vulkan | 1.0 | Linux only. Only API available in Linux port meaning it requires a Vulkan-capable GPU. |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
| macOS (OS X) | |||
| Linux |
System requirements
| Windows | ||||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |||
| Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8, 10 | ||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-530 AMD FX-4100 | Intel Core i5-4690 AMD FX-8320 |
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| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 40 GB | |||
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 AMD Radeon HD 5870 DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 AMD Radeon RX 480 |
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| Sound (audio device) | DirectX compatible | |||
- A 64-bit system is required.
| macOS (OS X) | ||||
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| Minimum | ||||
| Operating system (OS) | 10.12.5 | |||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 2.0 GHz | |||
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 36 GB | |||
| Video card (GPU) | AMD Radeon R9 M290 Intel Iris Pro 6200 2 GB of VRAM |
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- A 64-bit system is required.
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| Minimum | Recommended | |||
| Operating system (OS) | Ubuntu 17.04 | |||
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i3-3225 | Intel Core i5-6600K | ||
| System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage drive (HDD/SSD) | 36 GB | |||
| Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 680 AMD Radeon R9 285 2 GB of VRAM | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB of VRAM |
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| Other | 64-bit system | |||
- Vulkan is required.
- For AMD users, the open-source AMDGPU RADV Vulkan driver is mandatory, and requires Linux Kernel 4.10 and Mesa 17.2.2 or above for a stable experience. Currently, the AMDGPU-PRO driver is not officially supported. Nvidia card users require driver version 384.90 or better. Nouveau and Intel Graphics are not supported due to missing graphical features required by the game.[6]
References
- ↑ Make history with F1 2017, coming soon to macOS | Feral News - last accessed on 2025-08-31
- ↑ Penguins, you’re invited to motorsport’s most prestigious Championship with F1™ 2017 for Linux - Feral News - last accessed on 2017-11-03
- ↑ F1 2017 - Support Page for Denuvo Anti-Tamper offline activation
- ↑ Can I play F1™ 2017 with a gamepad? - last accessed on 2025-08-31
- ↑ F1 2017 - D-Box Catalogue - last accessed on November 5, 2023
- ↑ Linux system Requirements - last accessed on May 2023