I'm not really a huge racing fan. Not into Nascar. Not really into Formula 1 either, though I think Ron Howard's new movie, Rush , looks pretty good. That said, when it comes to racing games, I usually tolerate them.

Whatever your feelings on the monotony of F1 in modern times, there's no doubting Codemasters' ability to faithfully reproduce the high-octane thrills that come along with driving those prized vehicles.

Final race diary of Bruno PuntzJones (deceased.) Lap One: The grid. That's where F1 2013 truly starts. Qualification orders the contenders, but the race will make them. My name is Bruno PuntzJones. I'm a full-time Formula One racer and erstwhile Kids in the Hall sketch character.

The opinions on Codemasters' Formula One series differ immensely which has polarized F1 fanatics into two rival camps.  Some players became dismayed with the buggy AI behaviour and inconsistent penalty system whilst others perceived each release as groundbreaking.

Much like Sebastian Vettel's unchallenged run of victories, Codemasters' F1 series is beginning to take it easy through a lack of competition. Despite offering an array of legendary drivers from across the 1980s and ‘90s, this year's progress isn't loaded with enough fuel to capture the attention of...

I SAW THW TRAILERS AND THE GRAPHICS LOOK AWSOME!MY DAD IS GOING TO GET THE CLASSIC EDITION FOR ME!I ALSO WATCH THE RACES ON TV AND THERE THRILLING!

So uhm, I got the game for the PS3. I've been watching F1 for a few years and I love the sport, and this franchise was one of the reasons I bought the console in the first place. The game didn't disappoint me. The first thing you notice is just how much you can adjust the difficulty.

Codemasters F1 series returns for its latest instalment with F1 2013 .  This is a game not necessarily for racing enthusiasts, but this is the game for the F1 enthusiast.  This is the most authentic game not only in its genre, but one of the most authentic games on the market.  Let's find out why.

+As authentic of an F1 racing experience as you are going to get

-Steep learning curve will put off some

Ron Howard's newest film, Rush, captures the intensity of Formula One racing and the heated competition between rivals. With this in mind, fans hoping to get a taste of the experience can play Codemasters' F1 2013 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

80s and 90s vehicles; complete with broadcast tweaks; Outstanding controls; No shortage of high-speed thrills

90's nostalgia costs extra; Incremental upgrades over the 2012 version; No sign of McLaren

Codemasters' Formula One series doesn't have many competitors, but that hasn't seen the studio rest on its laurels: along with the requisite gameplay tweaks, this year's title comes with a slice of 80s and 90s racing action. Matt Maguire slips into his fireproof onesie to take a look at F1 2013.

The outstanding gameplay from last year has been further refined; Better weather effects; The retro cars are enormous fun.

The Classic mode feels like a tease; There is little else to entice last year's crowd to repurchase