You should now be able to edit both your first and last name. Ensure Autosave is turned on so the changes stick. Step 4: Restart the game to verify the change. 2. The "steam_api.dll" Fix (Best for Most Users)
Go to your F1 2013 installation folder (usually C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\F1 2013 ). Back up your original file before replacing it.
If your settings also won't save along with your name, try deleting your profile in-game, creating a new one with the exact same name, and then overwriting the new save with your backed-up profile data in the Steam/userdata folder.
Launch the game, and you should now be able to edit your name in the Driver Details menu without it reverting. 3. Keyboard vs. Controller Conflict
Some users find that the "cursor" for name entry gets mapped to a button on their wheel or controller by mistake, making it seem like the box is unclickable. 4. Advanced: Editing the Language File
Start the game and proceed through the initial setup. If it doesn't let you change the name, just leave it as "Player One" and finish creating the profile.
For many, the name bug is tied to a faulty or incompatible steam_api.dll file. This is the most popular "fix" found in the modding community.
You can use a database editor to swap names in the f1drivers tab. However, be careful: while the name will change on the UI, the 3D model (helmet and body) will remain that of the original driver.
Before downloading external files, try this built-in workaround that works for many users. Sometimes the game simply needs you to "accept" the default first before it allows an edit.