Autoblog tells us there are a handful of F1 driving simulators out in the market today, ranging from Codemaster's F1 2010 to the $191,000 Cruden Hexatech simulator. Ferrari has decided to try their hand at their own version called Ferrari Virtual Academy 2010.

The simulation racing game will benefit from much of Ferrari's own expertise in Formula One. The team's engineers were consulted to provide realistic driving dynamics and each of the tracks were digitally recreated with Laser Scan and Motion Capture. Ferrari's current competitor, the F10, is the vehicle of choice, and Fiorano, Mugello and the Nürburgring are the current tracks available. There's no word as to whether historic cars or additional tracks will be offered.

The game will be available for download on September 9 with a price tag of 15 Euros (around $19 USD), although to tantalize potential users, Ferrari has said that there will be "exclusive Scuderia gadgets and further surprises" for the drivers.

[Source: Autoblog via Ferrari]

YouTube - Ferrari Virtual Academy - Official Trailer (www.ferrarivirtualacademy.com)

 

I'd buy that, I suppose. I like the idea of taking the F10 around the Nurburgring!

 

that should be tons of fun

 

They should have a worldwide online challenge. The winner with the fastest time should receive a tour and a couple laps around Modena.

Just dreaming...

 

This seems great. I am just waiting for Gran Turismo 5 to be released. That will be my "simulator"
One thing I see with this, that I have not seen with any other game released to date.. is it is actually using 100% Ferrari licensing and development. I have found that many games say they are "Licensed through Ferrari", but all Ferrari did was give them the go ahead to make it. Love how they are actually the producers from beginning to end. Way cool!
Will buy it to try it out.

 

That's what it's al about!
Check the website.