Codemasters perhaps represent the natural home of the official license, and we're told that the specialist's high-definition release won't be released until 2010.

Word has it this "high-definition" release refers to the big versions on the way for the and 360, although low-tech releases on the and are due before 2009 is out.

We're promised a highly authentic experience in the new F1 title, with both the PS3 and versions sporting ambitious modes. All the sport's big names, including Lewis Hamilton, will star.

"We're working very closely together on the upcoming Formula 1 titles and are very impressed with what we have seen," offers F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone.

More on all this soon. Thanks CVG.

By Luke Guttridge