Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Developer: Studio Liverpool
Platform: PLAYSTATION 3 system
Genre: Racing
Players: 1-2 players
OVERVIEW
Developed by the highly experienced team at Studio Liverpool, FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION uses the inherent power of PLAYSTATION 3 to deliver an unprecedented level of realism in recreating the FORMULA ONE experience, allowing players to get closer to the sport than ever before.
As the only official interactive game of the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, this is the chance for gamers to rewrite the 2006 season with all the official drivers, teams, cars, circuits and racing rules. Enhanced driving aids allow FORMULA ONE newcomers to enjoy the exhilaration and thrill of the sport while online play will demonstrate whom the real world champion is with a full 22-car grid. Adding to the fun, PLAYSTATION 3's SIXAXIS Wireless Controller will enable gamers to discover a new way of racing with its motion sensing technology.
Loaded with High Definition visuals, full surround sound audio, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive car damage and changing weather conditions, FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION is the only way to fully interact with the sport. Gamers will experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to interactive pit stops, formations laps, unexpected collisions and race incidents. FORMULA ONE has evolved, welcome to the next level in racing.
KEY FEATURES
- The 2006 Season - Featuring all the official cars, circuits, drivers and teams of the 2006 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, including SCUDERIA TORRO ROSSO, SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM and MIDLAND F1 RACING.
- Next Generation Experience - Greater processing power on the PS3 system and Blu-ray technology enables high definition visuals, full surround sound, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive dirt and car damage make for the most realistic racing experience to date.
- Wireless Motion Sensing Technology - The PLAYSTATION 3's SIXAXIS controller utilizes Bluetooth technology to detect natural and intuitive movements for real-time and high precision interactive play. Gamers can opt to drive the vehicles in Formula One Championship Edition by simply moving the SIXAXIS controller.
- Race Online - bring your racing skills online and race your friends at speeds over 200 mph. Complete online feature set includes stat tracking and leaderboards.
- True Realism - Feel the buzz of the paddock and the excitement of race day with authentic pre-race car preparations. Warm up your tires and get ready for the race with the parade lap.
- Live Action Racing - Experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to unexpected collisions and race incidents.
- Introduction of the Safety Car - Choose the correct race strategy when the safety car is out: will you make an early pit stop to avoid being stuck in the traffic?




Jesper wrote at 21:52 on 16 February 2007
When can we see the safety car ?
There has been a lot of talk re. Safety Car, When Will we be able to get a look at it ? There has been roamers that it is not in the game, So , please lets us have a look at it.
David wrote at 06:11 on 23 February 2007
Safety car
I have been reading about this too, Some forums are saying it is not there and some say it is there. On the PlayStation site (US) there is nothing about it. So perhaps they have trashed it.
I wonder why the information from Sony is so bad. I guess they are trying to make us not want to buy it ? This is the only Game I would like to get at the moment, but I might just wait to hear if the F1 game license goes to Microsoft. And then get a Xbox.
I hope Sony will get better and inform us better in the future.
Right now Sony Stinks
benny wrote at 20:48 on 17 March 2007
Safety Car
Sorry, I was also looking forward to the safety car but I have just found out that the feature has been removed. For proof log onto:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula...onship_Edition
Tom wrote at 19:30 on 10 June 2007
Safety Car
I hope it goes to microsoft. I love F1 games and currently own a 360 and a ps2. If sony were to continue the license i would have to get a ps3, as i neeeeed a formula one game! Why cant muli-devs have the license anymore? theres used to be Ea, Sl, and another game out on the market
047gaboca wrote at 03:57 on 05 May 2008
I love this game, really. If i could ask for one more thing, that would be a safety car.
I can hardly wait for the next F1 game to be released on PS3.