Click File → Save. HxD will create a backup automatically if enabled, but you already have your own backup.
Solution: That is not a bug; it is a feature (or lack thereof). F1 2013 only supports a limited set of pre-recorded names (like "Lewis," "Sebastian," or "Nick"). The "Name Fix" only changes the on-screen text, not the audio. f1 2013 change name fix
If you own the Steam version, the Steam Cloud can sometimes overwrite your local changes or corrupt your profile name. Backup:
If Method 1 did not work, or if you need to use accented characters (é, ü, ñ), the game is likely having a character encoding conflict. F1 2013 expects ANSI encoding, but Windows 10/11 often saves in UTF-8. If Method 1 did not work
Hex editing requires overwriting bytes, not inserting or deleting.
You must keep the exact same length. If your new name is shorter, fill the remaining space with null bytes (00) or spaces (20). If longer, you cannot expand – choose a shorter name or use an abbreviation.
Example (using spaces to fill):
Old name: J O H N (4 letters)
New name: N I C K (4 letters) – perfect.
If new name is “NIC” (3 letters): type N I C then one space (20 in hex).