Install this first to access the multi-patcher.

Since it is considered abandonware, you can find the game files on community-maintained sites:

Locate the d3d.vd file from the game Nelson Piquet's Grand Prix Evolution and use it to replace the original file in your Gearhead Garage/Data folder.

Users on Vogons and GOG have found that the game's default Direct3D file ( d3d.vd ) causes crashes on modern systems.

Reliable links are often shared by the community on sites like MyAbandonware or the r/abandonware Reddit .

If the installer hangs, right-click the setup file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and set it to Windows 98 with Run as Administrator . Step 2: Apply Necessary Patches

While was originally designed for Windows 95/98, you can still run it on Windows 7 by following a few specific compatibility steps. Step 1: Download & Install