: Usually found at C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\F1 2013 .
The "Player One" bug in F1 2013 is a notorious issue where the game refuses to register custom driver names, locking players into a default identity. This often stems from a conflict with the game's internal profile system or corrupted .dll files that fail to handle keyboard inputs for player data. Primary Fix: Replacing steam_api.dll f1 2013 name change fix 2021
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 Primary Fix: Replacing steam_api
: Open it with a text editor like Notepad and search for the line playerName= or PlayerName= . : Some users report that starting a new
: Change the value to your preferred name and save the file. Common Quick Fixes
: Extract the .ZIP and drop the new steam_api.dll into your main game directory, replacing the existing one.
: Some users report that starting a new game, accepting "Player One" initially, and then changing it later via MyF1 > Driver Information > Driver Details works if autosave is enabled.