Formula One
Formula One stands as a defining action title on the Sega Genesis. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Developer
- Domark
- Released
- 1993
- Platform
- Mega Drive
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (1.8K)
- Last updated
Formula One Controls — Mega Drive Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Formula One on our in-browser Mega Drive emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | C | Tertiary action |
| A | X | Quaternary action |
| Q | Y | Fifth button |
| W | Z | Sixth button |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
These bindings cover the 6-button Mega Drive controller. Most older titles only use buttons A/B/C; the extra X/Y/Z buttons matter for Street Fighter II and other 6-button fighters.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Formula One Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Formula One on Mega Drive before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Formula One" Mega Drive longplay 1993
Formula One Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Formula One. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Pit crew time is 0
AA9T-6A8A -
Pit crew time is 2x normal
JA9T-7EZ4 -
Pit crew time is 1/2x normal
JA9T-7TZ4 -
Pit crew time is 1/4x normal
JA9T-7AZ4 -
Tires don't wear out from normal driving
AJ5A-6A2N -
No Tire Wear from bumping some cars & some rough driving
ABBT-6AD0 -
No Tire Wear from bumping cars or other rough driving
ABBA-6ACC -
Tires don't wear out from hitting some trees, signs, etc.
ABAT-6ADR -
Tires don't wear out from hitting other trees, signs, etc.
ABBA-6AF8 -
No warning to pit when tires are worn
AT5A-6A4J -
Each race is 1 lap
AJ2A-6A5L -
Each race is infinite laps [lap never counts up]
AJ2A-6A48
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Tires last 1/4x long as normal
ABKT-6EG4+AA9T-6ECA -
Tires last 1/2x long as normal
ABKT-6JG4+AA9T-6JCA -
Tires last 2x long as normal
ABKT-7AG4+AA9T-7ACA -
Tires last 3x long as normal
ABKT-7TG4+AA9T-7TCA -
Highest gear with manual transmission is 5th
AYRT-6AB0+AYRT-6AB6 -
Highest gear with manual transmission is 4th
ATRT-6AB0+ATRT-6AB6 -
Highest gear with manual transmission is 3rd
ANRT-6AB0+ANRT-6AB6 -
Highest gear with manual transmission is 2nd
AJRT-6AB0+AJRT-6AB6 -
Highest gear with manual transmission is 1st
AERT-6AB0+AERT-6AB6 -
11 speed transmission
BTRT-6AB0+BTRT-6AB6 -
Take corners at full speed! [only lasts 3 - 4 laps.]
CVKT-7JG4+CT9T-6ECA -
Almost always finish 1st in Championship mode.
FFF524:000F -
Accelerate faster, and have a higher top speed.
J6VT-6NCT+RTVT-6ACW -
Accelerate much faster, and have a higher top speed.
J6VT-6NCT+92VT-6ACW -
When you hit an obstacle (bridge, sign, etc), you'll get back on the track faster.
AJ0T-6A6L -
Take Corners At Full Speed! (Only Lasts 3 ~ 4 Laps)
CVKT-7JG4+CT9T-6ECA -
11-Speed Transmission
BTRT-6AB0+BTRT-6AB6 -
Overtaken Modifier
FFE402:0000
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Formula One released?
Formula One was released in 1993 for the Mega Drive.
Who developed Formula One?
Formula One was developed by Domark, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Formula One support?
Formula One supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Mega Drive.
What type of game is Formula One?
Formula One is a Action game for the Mega Drive, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Formula One for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Formula One runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Formula One in the browser?
No. Formula One streams from a public archive into a browser-side Mega Drive emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Formula One?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Mega Drive cartridge supported.
Does Formula One work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Mega Drive emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Formula One this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Formula One. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
