Grand Prix, for the Atari 2600, is a classic top-down racing game released by Activision in 1982. Crafted by esteemed game designer David Crane, it falls under the racing genre. Players navigate a Formula One race car, depicted in glorious purple on the console's color palette, through a series of tracks with the objective to complete the race in the fastest time possible. The game features time trials as players avoid obstacles and overtake rival racers. Its simple yet engaging gameplay, combined with smooth controls and linear tracks, offer an entertaining experience true to the era's arcade-style racing games.