Codemasters

F1 2016

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
2016

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • single-player video game
  • multiplayer video game

Content classifications

  • ESRB · Microsoft Windows*
    Classification
    E - Everyone*

Series

  • F1

Engines

  • EGO

Localized titles

  • F1 2016

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    Yes*

Store genres

  • Racing*
  • Simulation*
  • Sports*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Workshop*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Family Sharing*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • French*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Italian*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • German*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Spanish - Spain*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Japanese*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*

Community tags · historical

  • Racing*
    Votes · historical
    222*
  • Automobile Sim*
    Votes · historical
    128*
  • Simulation*
    Votes · historical
    123*
  • Sports*
    Votes · historical
    114*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    76*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    61*
  • Driving*
    Votes · historical
    56*
  • Realistic*
    Votes · historical
    48*
  • Strategy*
    Votes · historical
    26*
  • Controller*
    Votes · historical
    26*
  • Co-op*
    Votes · historical
    14*
  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    11*
  • Casual*
    Votes · historical
    7*

System requirements

  • macOS · Minimum*
    Operating system
    macOS 10.12.4*
    Processor alternatives
    2.0Ghz Intel Core i5*
    Memory
    8 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    2GB AMD R9 M290, 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 1.5GB Intel Iris 540 (See Additional Notes for more details)*
    Storage
    34 GB available space*
    Conditions
    The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 21.5” iMacs released since 2017 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014 with a 2GB graphics card or better (1) * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Late 2012 models with a 2GB Nvidia 680MX graphics cards are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * 15" Retina MacBook Pro released in Mid 2015 with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X graphics card Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.*
  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100*
    Memory
    8 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870*
    Graphics API
    Version 11*
    Network
    Broadband Internet connection*
    Storage
    30 GB available space*
    Audio hardware
    DirectX Compatible Soundcard*
    Conditions
    Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Memory
    8 GB*
    Graphics alternatives
    Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury*
    Processor alternatives
    Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    8 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*
  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Silver*
    Reports
    17*
    Community confidence
    good*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Codemasters
  • Feral Interactive (Mac)*

Publishers

  • Codemasters
  • Feral Interactive
  • Feral Interactive (Mac)*
  • Electronic Arts*

Release history

  • 2016-08-18
    Date precision
    Exact date
  • 2016-08-18 · Microsoft Windows*
    Release date
    2016-08-18*
    Date precision
    Exact date*
    Platform
    Microsoft Windows*

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Sep 7, 2016*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870*
Windows minimum memory requirement
8* GB
Name
F1 2016*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury*
Windows recommended memory requirement
8* GB
Release year
2,016*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
8 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
Intel Core i5 4690 or AMD FX 8320*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia GTX 980 or AMD R9 Fury*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
8 GB*
Specifications 2 · 6 fields
Developers · Microsoft Windows
Codemasters
Codemasters*
ESRB classification · Microsoft Windows
ESRB · Microsoft Windows
Classification
E - Everyone*
Genres · Microsoft Windows
racing video game
racing video game*
Platform
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows*
Publishers · Microsoft Windows
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts*
Release date · Microsoft Windows
2016-08-18 · Microsoft Windows
Release date
2016-08-18*
Date precision
day*
Platform
Microsoft Windows*
Specifications 3 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
2,233* min
Ccu
13*
Developer
Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac)*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Racing*
  • Simulation*
  • Sports*
Historical US original list price
0* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
775* min
Name
F1 2016*
Negative reviews · historical
640*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200,000 .. 500,000*
Positive reviews · historical
3,864*
Historical US price
0* US cents
Publisher
Codemasters, Feral Interactive (Mac), Electronic Arts*
Community tags · historical
  • Racing*
  • Automobile Sim*
  • Simulation*
  • Sports*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Driving*
  • Realistic*
  • Strategy*
  • Controller*
  • Co-op*
  • Action*
  • Casual*
Store genres
Racing
Racing*
Simulation
Simulation*
Sports
Sports*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • German*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Polish*
  • Portuguese - Brazil*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
Community tags · historical
Racing
Racing*
Automobile Sim
Automobile Sim*
Simulation
Simulation*
Sports
Sports*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Driving
Driving*
Realistic
Realistic*
Strategy
Strategy*
Controller
Controller*
Co-op
Co-op*
Action
Action*
Casual
Casual*
Tags votes
Racing
Votes · historical
222*
Automobile Sim
Votes · historical
128*
Simulation
Votes · historical
123*
Sports
Votes · historical
114*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
76*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
61*
Driving
Votes · historical
56*
Realistic
Votes · historical
48*
Strategy
Votes · historical
26*
Controller
Votes · historical
26*
Co-op
Votes · historical
14*
Action
Votes · historical
11*
Casual
Votes · historical
7*
Specifications 4 · 24 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Workshop*
  • Steam Cloud*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Codemasters*
  • Feral Interactive (Mac)*
Store genres
  • Racing*
  • Simulation*
  • Sports*
Free to play · historical
No*
macOS requirements
Minimum: OS: macOS 10.12.4 Processor: 2.0Ghz Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB AMD R9 M290, 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 1.5GB Intel Iris 540 (See Additional Notes for more details) Storage: 34 GB available space Additional Notes: The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 21.5” iMacs released since 2017 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014 with a 2GB graphics card or better (1) * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Late 2012 models with a 2GB Nvidia 680MX graphics cards are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * 15" Retina MacBook Pro released in Mid 2015 with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X graphics card Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website. *
Metacritic score
86*
Name
F1 2016*
Windows requirements
Minimum: OS *: 64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870 DirectX: Version 11 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 30 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Soundcard Additional Notes: Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better *
Platforms
  • windows*
  • mac*
Publishers
  • Codemasters*
  • Feral Interactive (Mac)*
  • Electronic Arts*
Recommendations total
2,938*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Sep 7, 2016*
Interface languages
English (full audio), French (full audio), Italian (full audio), German (full audio), Spanish - Spain (full audio), Japanese (full audio), Polish, Portuguese - Brazil (full audio), Russian, Simplified Chinese*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Workshop
Steam Workshop*
Steam Cloud
Steam Cloud*
Steam Leaderboards
Steam Leaderboards*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Codemasters
Codemasters*
Feral Interactive (Mac)
Feral Interactive (Mac)*
Store genres
Racing
Racing*
Simulation
Simulation*
Sports
Sports*
macOS requirements
macOS · Minimum
Operating system
macOS 10.12.4*
Processor alternatives
2.0Ghz Intel Core i5*
Memory
8 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
2GB AMD R9 M290, 2GB Nvidia 680MX, 1.5GB Intel Iris 540 (See Additional Notes for more details)*
Storage
34 GB available space*
Conditions
The game is supported on the following Macs. To check your Mac model and when it was released, select About This Mac from the Apple menu on your menu bar. * All 13” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 15” MacBook Pros released since Late 2016 * All 21.5” iMacs released since 2017 * All 27” iMacs released since Late 2014 with a 2GB graphics card or better (1) * All Mac Pros released since Late 2013 (1) Late 2012 models with a 2GB Nvidia 680MX graphics cards are also supported. ——— The following Macs are capable of running the game but do not consistently meet the standards required for official support. * 15" Retina MacBook Pro released in Mid 2015 with an AMD Radeon R9 M370X graphics card Please note for your computer to meet the minimum requirements it must match or better all elements of the listed spec. For more detailed specifications check the Feral website.*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
64bit Versions of Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10*
Processor alternatives
Intel Core i3 530 or AMD FX 4100*
Memory
8 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Nvidia GTX 460 or AMD HD 5870*
Graphics API
Version 11*
Network
Broadband Internet connection*
Storage
30 GB available space*
Audio hardware
DirectX Compatible Soundcard*
Conditions
Supported Graphics Cards: AMD HD5870 or better, HD6870 or better, HD7790 or better, R7 260 or better, R9 260 or better Nvidia GTX460 or better Series, GTX560 or better, GTX650Ti or better, GTX750 or better, GTX950 or better*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
macOS
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
Codemasters
Codemasters*
Feral Interactive (Mac)
Feral Interactive (Mac)*
Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Sep 7, 2016*
Interface languages
  • Polish*
  • Russian*
  • Simplified Chinese*
Specifications 5 · 19 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
playable*
Store genres
Racing|Simulation|Sports*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
4,303*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
good*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
17*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
silver*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
8* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,016*
Title
F1 2016*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Playable*
Store genres
Racing
Racing*
Simulation
Simulation*
Sports
Sports*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Silver*
Reports
17*
Community confidence
good*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
8 GB*

* Provisional data