Formula One was a series of computer and video games originally created by Psygnosis and more recently Studio Liverpool. It takes its name from the popular car racing series of the same name. Since 2001, the Formula One series has been made by Studio Liverpool (an internal SCEE game studio) with the FOA Official License. Sony had held an exclusive license to make Formula One games from 2003 until 2007, releasing a new title every year which includes improvements to the graphics engine as well as an updated and complete F1 grid showing the latest liveries, chassis and drivers. The series covered every year from 1995 to 2006, with the exception of the 1996 season.
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Formula 1 | PlayStation, Windows |
| 1997 | Formula One 97 | PlayStation, Windows |
| 1998 | Formula One 98 | PlayStation, Windows |
| 1999 | Formula One 99 | PlayStation, Windows |
| 2000 | Formula One 2000 | PlayStation, Game Boy Color |
| 2001 | Formula One 2001 | PlayStation, PlayStation 2 |
| 2002 | Formula One Arcade | PlayStation |
| 2002 | Formula One 2002 | PlayStation 2 |
| 2003 | Formula One 2003 | PlayStation 2 |
| 2004 | Formula One 04 | PlayStation 2 |
| 2005 | Formula One 05 | PlayStation 2 |
| 2005 | Formula One Grand Prix | PlayStation Portable |
| 2006 | Formula One 06 | PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable |
| 2007 | Formula One Championship Edition | PlayStation 3 |
It was announced on 9 May 2008 that Codemasters have secured exclusive video games rights to Formula 1. Console, handheld and PC versions will be made with the first expected be released in 2009.[1][2]