Open the f1graphics.cfg file in your GP4 folder.
Make sure the top line says this:
1 ; f1graphics.cfg controls all settings (default 0)
Then further down, make sure this line reads:
0 ; Enable sky messages
Now, if the game still works, you should have lost the unwanted rev counter and the timer at the top of the screen.
To resolve the missing trackmap background, try pressing the 8 key several times. It probably won't bring the map back but it should eliminate the white space.
Resolving the grooved tyre issue might be more complicated. How about putting that to one side for now and fix the other things first?
Edit: I forgot to mention. While you're in your f1graphics.cfg file, take note of this line, which sits between the other two:
0 ; Enable track map (0 off, 1 arcade views only, 2 all non trackside)
As you can see, mine is set to 0, ie off, but when set like that you can press the 8 key and cycle through the three options.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/05/2019 11:27AM by Noog.