I wish Nintendo's suits would stop giving bullshit excuses for why there hasn't been a new modern F-Zero in decades. The claim that they "can't find a way to innovate" is bullshit considering how many other franchises get new entries regularly, gimmick or no gimmick.
That said, this mod for the first game is fantastic.
I also held out on playing it for no apparent reason but changed that recently.
F-Zero is great if you find yourself bored soon give it a shot