If you are looking for a stable racing experience without the risks of repacks:

: Many players recommend using Assetto Corsa with F1-specific mods from creators like Race Sim Studio, which often provide better physics and visuals than the original 2017 game.

: Some users point to r/abandonware for pre-installed versions that claim Windows 11 compatibility and bypass the retired Denuvo requirements. Risks of Using Unofficial Sites

: Users on community forums like Reddit report that many available F1 2017 repacks now trigger Denuvo activation errors or contain Trojans.