In the arcades, up to eight cabinets are able to be linked via Sega's "Power Link" cable. In addition to the arcade mode, the Sega Genesis version adds a World Championship mode to the gameplay. In the mode, players race against computer-controlled opponents across racetracks including Brands Hatch and Hockenheimring, encompassing all of the tracks of the 1989 Formula One World Championship.
Sega's "Power Link" cable allows up to eight cabinets in arcades to be linked for multiplayer gameplay. The Sega Genesis version adds a World Championship mode where players compete against computer-controlled opponents on various Formula One tracks, including Brands Hatch and Hockenheimring.