For the first time in 2025, I wanted to update you on some of the new downloads and updates available for Geoff Crammond's classic game.
It amazes me that over 20 years after the release of the game that there are new tools and editors to improve the game are being made available.
I'm also in awe of those who have the time and commitment and devotion to make a whole track.
Also in this update is a slight update to an existing mod and some new sounds to enjoy in GP4.
Before we get going with the recent updates, you can check out, separately, all the 2025 downloads available here: 2025 Downloads
Individual Meshes & Textures - updated and improved
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There's actually been multiple updates since this was first released. By injecting a dll into the game, it allows previously impossible options that are now available to editors. Plus, with the old csmprocess file, it is possible to enable these things via CSM.
Individual internal cockpits, a proper internal cockpit visor, individual collision meshes and a fix for the 3D rims reversed tread bug are all now possible with this tool.
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GP4 Mesh Tools for Blender - updated
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This little update fixes a bug that introduced some weird graphical glitches when updating pit props. Thanks to Öggo for working with me to diagnose and fix the issue.
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GPF (Menu Fonts) Editor
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This lovely new tool not only helps you edit the font files in the menus for GP4, but it also opens up the possibility to have high resolution fonts too.
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by Öggo | Info
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Helmet Visor Colours
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Another helpful fix is an age annoying uneditable item in GP4. Originally, the Arrows drivers had orange tinted visors and one of the Minardi drivers had a green tint. This was great for 2001, but it was annoying it continues to be seen in mods. Now this can not only be remedied, but all visors are now customisable per driver.
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by Öggo | Info
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1998 Trackpack
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Following on from created lovely high resolution trackpacks for 1996 and 1997, we now have the same treatment for the 1998 tracks. Lovely work in giving some of these older tracks a new lease of life.
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by Naitch7 | Info
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1987 non-CSM mod updated
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Thanks to Jose Gomes on doing some edits to the existing non-CSM version of the 1987 mod:
- change to FULL HD views and positions
- change cockpit and steering wheel
- fix mirrors
- fix crash model of gp4 cars
- update sound and commentaries At the moment there is no CSM version of this mod, but hopefully that will be done soon.
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by jcgrj | Info
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1999 Williams FW21 |
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It's fantastic to get new cars being added to the GP4 community. This beautiful Williams comes with 4 shape variations and a full season's worth of textures. The 1999 grid is starting to fill up with some fantastic quality cars.
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by Hega (Quickslick, kedy89) | Info | |
2023 Lusail International Circuit, Qatar |
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Built on the dat file by prblanco, drt01 has carefully done the 3D work and created a fantastic atmosphere to this track that has now become a regular on the F1 calendar.
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by drt01 | info | |
Le Mans Petite Sarthe - 2024 version
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Due to the limitations in GP4, we have to settle for a shortened version of the famous track used for the Le Mans 24 hour race. Thanks to Davide for updating the track to 2024 standards, ideal for the IMSA vs WEC mod I worked on last year.
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by drt01 | info
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Adelaide International Raceway
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This is a real race track from Viking75, and it was largely used for touring cars and junior single seater races.
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by Viking75 | info
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San Carlos, Venezuela (Fictional track)
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This fast track has the horizon from San Carlos in Venezuela.
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by Viking75 | info
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Pasadena Raceway (Fictional track)
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Viking says "I am exploring the limits of GP4 builder's possibilities. I built a 19 km circuit, with 3924 sectors. It cannot go beyond 4000 sectors. I added a lot of heavy objects to see if it still worked and it does. The lap time is 4mn 25, very long. The circuit is very winding but with very wide turns. Thank you to F1 virtual for the building at the pit entrance."
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Viking75 | info
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1979 Ferrari 312T4 Engine Sound
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Jose Gomes continues his good collection of engine sound updates with this one from the end of the 1970s. This Ferrari sound fits really well specifically with the 1979 mod, and other similar era seasons.
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by jcgrj | info
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F1 WGP Pit radio sounds
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This is a fun add-on with sounds from the classic F1 WGP game. These sounds can be implemented via GPxPatch
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by RegularJohn | info
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And some news from me...
1994 Tyrrell 022 Yamaha
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This is not a new download, but I was asked if I could share the 1994 Tyrrell separately from the mod. Here it is as a stand alone download, the Australian GP version.
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by fongu | Info
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and there's a new page on this blog: Fictional Cars
Well, all that's left to say is happy racing.
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