''F1 World Grand Prix 2000'' (also known as simply ''F1 World Grand Prix'') is a

racing In sport, racing is a competition of speed, in which competitors try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goa ...

video game Video games, also known as computer games, are electronic games that involves interaction with a user interface or input device such as a joystick, controller, keyboard, or motion sensing device to generate visual feedback. This fee ...

developed by

Eutechnyx Eutechnyx Limited (formerly Zeppelin Games Limited, until 1994, and Merit Studios (Europe) Limited, until 1997) is a British video game developer based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Since 1997, the company has focused on racing games. They a ...

. It is based on the 2000 season of the

Formula One Formula One (also known as Formula 1 or F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA). The World Drivers' Championship, ...

World Championship. It is the sequel to the ''

F-1 World Grand Prix II ''F-1 World Grand Prix II'' is a Formula One racing game for the Nintendo 64, Sega Dreamcast and Game Boy Color. The Nintendo 64 version was released only in Europe in 1999, with other formats following in 2000. The game is a sequel to ''F-1 Worl ...

'', both published by

Eidos Interactive Square Enix Limited (formerly Domark Limited and Eidos Interactive Limited) is a British subsidiary of the Japanese video game company Square Enix, acting as their European publishing arm. The company formerly owned ''Tomb Raider'', which was in ...

and Video System. As an officially licensed title, it includes all the teams, drivers and tracks from the

2000 Formula One season The 2000 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 54th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It commenced on 12 March and ended on 22 October after seventeen races. Michael Schumacher became Ferrari's first World Drivers' Champion in 21 ...

. The game features two distinct racing modes, arcade and simulation; the arcade mode follows the style of an actual arcade machine, with loud music and commentary, while the simulation mode takes a more relaxed and realistic take on the genre. Music was composed by Jonathan Colling.

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