Sony Computer Entertainment America has released new information in regards to Formula One Championship Edition for the PlayStation 3 console.

The game is being developed currently by Studio Liverpool, a highly experienced development team and will use the PlayStation 3 to its fullest capabilities to create a level of realism in an F1 game never before seen by gamers.

Formula One Championship Edition will be the only official interactive game of the FIA Formula One World Championship and will give gamers around the world the chance to rewrite the 2006 season with all of the official drivers, cars, teams, circuits, and racing rules.

The PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS controller will also be used to allow racing with its motion-sensing technology.

Sony, who will publish the game themselves has updated the fact sheet for the highly anticipated game just this morning and is as follows:

KEY FEATURES  

• The 2006 Season – Featuring all the official cars, circuits, drivers and teams of the 2006 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™, including SCUDERIA TORRO ROSSO, SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM and MIDLAND F1 RACING.
• Next Generation Experience – Greater processing power on the PS3 system and Blu-ray technology enables high definition visuals, full surround sound, extensive circuit details and lighting effects, progressive dirt and car damage make for the most realistic racing experience to date.  
• Wireless Motion Sensing Technology - The PLAYSTATION 3’s SIXAXIS controller utilizes Bluetooth technology to detect natural and intuitive movements for real-time and high precision interactive play. Gamers can opt to drive the vehicles in Formula One Championship Edition by simply moving the SIXAXIS controller.  
• Race Online – bring your racing skills online and race your friends at speeds over 200 mph. Complete online feature set includes stat tracking and leaderboards.  
• True Realism – Feel the buzz of the paddock and the excitement of race day with authentic pre-race car preparations. Warm up your tires and get ready for the race with the parade lap.  
• Live Action Racing – Experience the real pressure of a GRAND PRIX race thanks to unexpected collisions and race incidents.  
• Introduction of the Safety Car – Choose the correct race strategy when the safety car is out: will you make an early pit stop to avoid being stuck in the traffic?