The mention of --39-LINK--39- doesn't seem directly related to common error messages but could imply a specific type of error or reference code. However, focusing on "steam-api.dll" errors in F1 2013 can help address the issue:
It's possible you or someone using your computer inadvertently deleted the file while cleaning up the game's directory. F1 2013 Steam-api.dll --39-LINK--39-
Sometimes the Visual C++ runtime or DirectX is the issue, not the DLL itself. Install/repair: The mention of --39-LINK--39- doesn't seem directly related