Go to > Save . Close Notepad. If Windows asks you to confirm changing the file extension, click "Yes" (you are not breaking anything—you are fixing it).
This issue happens because the game relies on an outdated save file system and legacy registry entries. Fortunately, you can fix this problem and customize your driver's profile name using a few simple methods. Method 1: Edit the Hardware Settings XML File f1 2013 change name fix
For more advanced users, there are deeper-level tweaks. A common issue involves Windows user accounts that use a language not fully supported by the game. Go to > Save
If you have started a Career mode and realized too late that you misspelled your name or want to change your handle, the game intentionally locks the name after creation to preserve the "narrative" of your career. This issue happens because the game relies on
You likely added a character that broke the JSON structure (e.g., a stray comma or quotation mark). Open the file again and ensure your name looks exactly like this: "Name":"Max" Not this: "Name":Max, (Missing quotes) Not this: "Name":"Max", (Extra comma at the end)