The game has several multiplayer modes, including Quick Race, Championship mode, Season 2002, and two-player multiplay via the link cable is also available.
Before a race, players can customize settings such as gearbox, tires, downforce, gearing, brakes, fuel load, pit stop strategy, and more. A detailed map of each course suggests recommended speeds and gear settings for each curve and chicane. The gameplay during a race is seen from behind the player's car, with cars displayed as sprites on the textured road.