Yes, this game actually offers an option of racing 100 laps. One hundred percent of the controller options are configurable. This is an option all games should entail so you don't have to stick with a configuration you're not fond of. Already having spoken about the lack of an enjoyable Arcade Mode, the Simulation Mode is comparable to a model kit car that has all the neat gadgets. It looks just like the real thing, but offers little or nothing in terms of performance.
Most avid racers are all for a challenge.
While Monaco GP succeeds in doing this, it takes the level of simulation a bit too far. This game honestly can't be enjoyed to its potential with the traditional Dreamcast controller. This is due to the limited distance the analogue stick travels from side to another. It is far too difficult to handle your car with the precision necessary to win races on a consistent basis. At times you can get these bad boys up to 194mph and it is quite a rush to do so.