| Formula One 2002 | |
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| Developer(s) | Sony Studio Liverpool |
| Publisher(s) | SCEE |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
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| Genre(s) | Racing |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
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| Media/distribution | DVD |
Formula One 2002 is the second (SCEE) game, released in late 2002. The game was based on the actual early 2002 season. The game includes the new Hockenheim circuit, revised Nürburgring track, the Renault and Toyota teams. The graphics are similar to THQ's MotoGP 2.
It was originally released in Summer 2002, but was delayed to November due to avoid clash of release the EA Sports F1 2002 in June.
This game made the in game debut of James Allen who had taken over the commentary duties from Murray Walker on the ITV coverage. Murray Walker was also featured, doing commentary in the arcade mode. This was Walker's last Formula 1 game appearance. Also, the new to this game is Spectator mode. In the spectator mode, the player can set the grid based as real life starting grid.
First issues of this game came with a DVD of the 2001 season that was not commercially released which featured multi-angles and footage from the defunct F1 Digital, a pay-per-view service which allowed the purchaser access to multiple camera shots, sessions and a choice to follow cars as the sessions progressed.
The main menu music featured the song "Psynn 2" by Shawn Hargreaves.
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The game features 17 official Formula One circuits based on the 2002 Formula One season are:
| No. | Country | Circuit | Length (m) | Turns |
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| 1 | Australia | Melbourne | 5303 | 16 |
| 2 | Malaysia | Sepang | 5543 | 15 |
| 3 | Brazil | Interlagos | 4309 | 15 |
| 4 | San Marino | Imola | 4959 | 17 |
| 5 | Spain | Catalunya | 4727 | 13 |
| 6 | Austria | A1-Ring | 4326 | 10 |
| 7 | Monaco | Monte Carlo | 3370 | 25 |
| 8 | Canada | Montreal | 4361 | 13 |
| 9 | Europe | Nürburgring | 5148 | 16 |
| 10 | Great Britain | Silverstone | 5141 | 17 |
| 11 | France | Magny-Cours | 4250 | 19 |
| 12 | Germany | Hockenheim | 4574 | 17 |
| 13 | Hungary | Hungaroring | 3975 | 13 |
| 14 | Belgium | Spa-Francorchamps | 6963 | 24 |
| 15 | Italy | Monza | 5793 | 11 |
| 16 | USA | Indianapolis | 4192 | 13 |
| 17 | Japan | Suzuka | 5821 | 20 |
Notes: Later tracks have 20 competitors on them instead of 22 because Arrows pulled out of the actual championship after the German Grand Prix. It is still possible to drive an Arrows on any course after Germany, creating a field of 21 drivers if in all single player modes. If in custom race multiplayer and hot seat mode, the player can use both Arrows drivers after Germany, creating a field of 22 drivers.
All alcohol and tobacco sponsors are censored.
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