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.
To fix the issue where your name is stuck as "PLAYER ONE" in , you can use a community-created name changer mod or adjust settings within the game's configuration files. This bug often occurs in certain versions of the game where the driver details menu fails to save keyboard inputs correctly. Method 1: Using the "Name Changer" Mod
<Name>OldBadName</Name>
Permanently delete the configuration files located inside this folder. The game will automatically rebuild these files cleanly upon your next boot. Step 2: Re-verify Game Integrity on Steam Open your and right-click on F1 2013 .
Most name fixes are designed for the PC version of the game. If you are on Xbox 360 or PS3, you are unfortunately limited to the name set during the initial profile creation.
: Corrupted configuration files prevent the menu system from acknowledging alphanumeric keyboard entries. Method 1: The In-Game Menu Re-Route
: Some users report that starting a new game, accepting "Player One" initially, and then changing it later via MyF1 > Driver Information > Driver Details works if autosave is enabled.
Drag and drop the extracted files directly into your main game directory, allowing them to overwrite the old system configuration files.
Always launch F1 2013 before opening the Name Changer tool. The tool needs to detect the running game process.
Affects:
Be careful when editing this file. Changing driver names without adjusting the commentary triggers or audio files might result in the race engineer calling Lewis Hamilton by the previous driver's name.
Do not go to the installation directory. F1 2013 stores your profile data here: