Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. The best modern F1 racing sim to date.
  2. 90
    For the first time, you can now hear cars on other parts of the racetrack...It's an effect that puts you bang into the environment and sends a real tingle up and down your spine.
  3. PC Gamer
    88
    Delivers one of the most convincing sensations of raw ground speed that I’ve ever seen in a PC racing game. [Jan 2002, p.72]
  4. The best F1 racing game to date. It incorporates incredible graphical elements, intense racing action and awesome sound for high-speed thrills and chills.
  5. The changes to the game are marginal at best... However, die-hard Formula One fans need look no further than F1 2001 for the most up-to-date--visually or otherwise-- F1 racing game on the market.
  6. 79
    It's fast as all hell, has customizability up the yin-yang, and stays for the most part true to the sport. But its inherent exclusivity and scant few additions above the last outing limit its broader appeal.

Awards & Rankings

User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. BenjiE.
    May 5, 2003
    10
    Brilliant game. I loved it. Absolutely superb.