For legitimate Steam users experiencing this, the issue can sometimes be solved by clearing local cached data:

Change the driver names from the 2013 roster to the 2021 roster (e.g., change Mark Webber to Max Verstappen ). Save the database. 2. The Savegame File Editing Method

Players must navigate to %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\savegame . Inside, they delete any corrupted 0 byte files and manually create a text file named profile_name.txt containing their desired username.

: Extract the downloaded file and place the steam_api.dll (or other provided files) into your F1 2013 game directory, usually found at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\F1 2013 .

1/ Start the game and just leave the names alone, accept it as it is (Player One?) 2/ MyF1 > Driver Information > Driver Details > OverTake.gg F1 2013 - Can't change my player name - OverTake.gg

Updating F1 2013 in 2021 (or 2026!) is a great way to breathe new life into a classic title. By using the community-driven F1 2013 MOD SEASON 2021, you can experience the best of both worlds: superior 2013 gameplay mechanics with the current driver lineup. If you are still having trouble with the mod, let me know: Are you using the Steam or disc version? What specific error message are you seeing? Are you installing other mods at the same time?

: Proceed with the profile creation using the default "Player One" name. Navigate to MyF1 : Once in the main menu, go to Driver Information Driver Details

By dawn, "PLAYER ONE" was gone. In their place stood a custom legend, ready to take on the 2013 grid with a 2021 perspective.

Fast-forward to 2021, and the good news is that a reliable and official solution has been found. Codemasters and the game's community have collaborated to create a fix that allows players to use their preferred driver names.