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.

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

I got this game on Thursday and I'm very please with it, graphics and sound is very good. Works very well on the wheel. Only thing I don't like is the menu in the game. Here is a bench mark video I did.http://www­.youtube.com/wat­ch-v=HzN5g88yaDI.

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.

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...

If last year's Formula One game made Codemasters' series more accessible, then F1 2013 addresses the time commitment required to enjoy it. The addition of shorter challenge modes, coupled with some interesting departures into the sport's history, makes this year's edition much less intimidating.

Exciting on-track action; Scenario mode caters to shorter play sessions; Classic mode offers up a different; thoroughly nostalgic challenge; Looks and sounds even more authentic than before

Only a handful of classic cars and tracks in the standard edition

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!