Grand Prix 3 aims to be a complete simulation of the 1998 Formula 1 World Championship, and features all the tracks, teams and drivers. You can practice the racetracks (which is recommended to learn their layouts and work on car setup) or compete in single races or the full championship.

Each race weekend has practice and qualification sessions, and the lengths of these can be customized, as can the skill level of the opposition drivers. There are 7 driving aids available, including automatic brakes and gears and an indestructibility option - as you race at higher skill levels, less and less of these are available.

Car setup is done in precise detail, with the chance to change wing settings (trading off grip against straight-line speed), brake balances (affecting how the car handles under braking) and gear ratios (trading acceleration off against top speed), as well as more complicated ones like packers, dampers and the ride height - the manual explains it in considerable detail, as well as offering driving tips.

Before each race you choose your pit strategy and tire compound - those with better short-term grip wear out quicker, especially if your driving style is aggressive. Wet racing is included, which requires much more careful driving and shrewd strategic choices as to which type of tires to use and when to pit to change them.

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Alternate Titles

"格林批治F1赛车3" -- Chinese title (simplified)
"GP3" -- Informal title

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User Reviews

Perhaps not the massive leap it could've been, but a stunning simulation all the same	Martin Smith (63926)
Geoff Crammond creates the perfect Grand Prix game.	Steve Hall (322)

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The Press Says

GameSpot UK	Jul 28, 2000	9.7 out of 10	97
GamingExcellence	Nov 11, 2000	9.4 out of 10	94
Power Unlimited	Sep, 2000	9.3 out of 10	93
PC Gameplay (Benelux)	Sep, 2000	91 out of 100	91
Peliplaneetta.net	Sep 20, 2000	91 out of 100	91
IGN	Sep 05, 2000	9 out of 10	90
Jeuxvideo.com	Jul 27, 2000	18 out of 20	90
PC Games (Germany)	Mar 07, 2001	86 out of 100	86
Absolute Games (AG.ru)	Aug 06, 2000	85 out of 100	85
GameSpot	Aug 28, 2000	8.5 out of 10	85

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Trivia

This game was actually developed in conjunction with the Arrows Formula One team. The engine sounds in the game are the sounds of their Supertec engines.

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This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Steve Hall

(322) on Aug 29, 2000.