F1 2011 pulling up to the starting grid ready to race from Friday

Codemasters hoping to top last year's BAFTA-award-winning title

The next installment of Codemasters' hit F1 franchise is shipping to stores this week ready for its European release on Friday.

F1 2011 is set to build on the BAFTA award-winning success of last year's title sharpening up the visuals and bringing in all the new rule changes and technology.

The new title includes the Pirelli's new fast-degrading tyres, KERS, DRS and even manages to fit in the Safety Car as well as the debut of the Indian Grand Prix.

F1 2011 is out on September 23rd on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

By Ewan Aiton