<ProfileName>PLAYER123</ProfileName> After: <ProfileName>Ayrton Senna</ProfileName>
Published: Late 2021 Update (Still relevant for legacy players) f1 2013 name change fix 2021
C:\Users\[YourWindowsUsername]\Documents\My Games\FormulaOne2013\savegame However, returning players hit a wall
In 2021, Windows 10 and 11 handle read/write permissions for Documents folders much more strictly. When you type a new name in the profile menu, the game attempts to write to a .xml configuration file but is denied permission silently. The game doesn’t crash—it just reverts to the old name. It has been nearly a decade since Codemasters
However, returning players hit a wall. You boot up the game, load your old save, and realize your driver name is either "Player," a gibberish string, or your ex-partner’s name from 2014. Worse, new players installing the game via Steam or physical media in 2021 find that the in-game "Edit Profile" option simply refuses to save a new name.
It has been nearly a decade since Codemasters released F1 2013 , widely considered a golden era title for its classic content and refined handling. Yet, in 2021, a surprising number of players returned to the game—either for nostalgia, modding, or to complete career modes left in the dust.