F1 2013 Change Name Fix Repack -
If you downloaded a repack, the game bypasses Steam. Consequently, your driver name is hardcoded into the crack configuration file, not into the game's menu.
Delete PROFILE_NAME or Default and type your desired name. For example:
UserName=Lewis Hamilton
Crucial rules to avoid crashes:
Save the file (Ctrl+S) and close Notepad.
My Documents\My Games\F1 2013\
or
F1 2013\Profile\Saves\
or
%localappdata%\F1 2013\
💡 In many repacks, the profile is stored in
F1 2013\Profile\(next to the .exe). f1 2013 change name fix repack
Even after changing your name, F1 2013 repacks are notorious for crashing during the "Young Driver Test" or upon finishing a race in Career Mode.
The Proven Workaround: