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Ferrari Formula One is a racing simulation game released for MS-DOS in 1989. Published by Electronic Arts, Inc., the game was developed with the official involvement of Scuderia Ferrari. It focuses on the 1986 Formula One season, allowing players to compete against the drivers and teams from that year.

The player assumes the role of a team principal and driver for the Ferrari racing team. A significant portion of the game involves preparing the car away from the track at facilities like the Maranello factory and the Fiorano test circuit. Activities here include adjusting aerodynamics in a wind tunnel and conducting test runs to improve the car's performance. This preparation phase is presented as a necessary step to build a competitive vehicle before entering races.

Players can engage in single races or complete a full championship season. Each race event includes practice and qualifying sessions, with race distances ranging from 18 kilometers to over 300 kilometers. From a first-person cockpit view, which features functional rear-view mirrors, the player drives the car. At the track, car setup involves configuring elements such as wing settings, tire compounds, and fuel usage, with the latter being a noted consideration for the period's turbocharged engines. The core gameplay loop alternates between vehicle development and on-track competition against the 1986 field.