If every attempt fails, use the community-proven blank save method.

This exploits a loophole in how the game validates names against leaderboards.


For PC players (Steam or Disc versions), this is the most reliable F1 2013 name change fix. The game stores your name in two places: the documents folder and the Windows Registry.

The Name Change Fix is a community-created patch that dives into the game’s localization and database files. It is a meticulous piece of work that goes beyond simple text editing. It ensures that the names displayed on the HUD, the podium ceremonies, and the commentary scripts align with reality.

The mod typically addresses:

To edit the save file, you'll need a text editor like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac). Open the .sav file in your text editor and look for the following line:

playerName="Your Current Name"

Replace "Your Current Name" with your desired new name. Make sure to keep the quotes and the playerName= part intact.

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