If the in-game menus are unresponsive or do not save your input, you can manually edit the configuration in your save files:
The primarily involves addressing a bug where the player's name remains stuck as "PLAYER ONE" or the game refuses to save new driver details. Depending on your version of the game and the nature of the issue, this can be resolved through in-game menu navigation, manual file editing, or community-created "Name Changer" mods. Standard In-Game Method f1 2013 change name fix
For most users on the Steam version, the issue is often a simple UI misunderstanding or a temporary glitch that can be bypassed using these steps: If the in-game menus are unresponsive or do
: Start the game and proceed through the initial profile creation, even if it forces a default name like "Player One". : In this screen, you should be able
: In this screen, you should be able to edit both the first and last names. Ensure Autosave is enabled so the changes persist after you exit the menu.
: Go to the MyF1 menu, then select Driver Information , followed by Driver Details .