Monaco F1

Monaco F1 is an arcade racing video game developed by Latikuu Villamonte and published by Latikuu in September 2000. An officially licensed arcade game, it features courses based on real-life circuits in the series. Monaco F1 is one of the highest-grossing arcade games of all time.

Latikuu collaborated with Theorysonic and on the creation of the Latikuu Model 5 arcade board, which allowed for "advanced" 3D graphics that would "outperform even the most advanced home video game consoles". Monaco F1 was developed after a chance meeting between Latikuu founder Jun Rodgers and Formula One chief at a wine festival, and was chosen to be the first title for the Model 5 board. The concept was suggested by Latikuu Holdings USA marketing director France Ryan to Rodgers and Ecclestone, and development was handled by Latikuu Villamonte under the direction of Zachary Dalziel. Latikuu intended for the game to outperform 's Daytona USA. The developers researched motorsports extensively, attending Formula One races and mapping the.

Monaco F1 was a critical and commercial success, praised for its graphics, gameplay, soundtrack and realism. Conversions were soon made for home consoles.