Formula One has a rich, prominent history in gaming, and has been carrying the racing genre for as long as it exists. Over several decades, F1 has produced some authentic masterpieces, but also some disappointing, flawed games. Even in the arcade era, it was already popular with classics like Pole Position (1982) and F-1 Grand Prix (1991). It's gained momentum in the last two decades (like F1 racing itself), though it was making noise on consoles before that.