For players looking to modify specific localized text beyond standard settings, the EGO Language Editor is a popular community tool used for older Codemasters F1 games. It allows for custom driver transfers and roster changes that may not be available through the default in-game menu.
If the Steam settings do not apply or you are using a non-Steam version, you may need to check the Windows Registry: Registry Key : Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Codemasters\F1_2013 (or similar depending on your system's bit architecture). Locale Value : Look for a string value named and ensure it matches your intended language code (e.g., for English). Note on "Extra Quality" f1 2013 change language extra quality
Set hardware_settings_config.xml to Read-only (right-click → Properties). For players looking to modify specific localized text
Steam will automatically begin a small update to download the specific language pack. Locale Value : Look for a string value