Sony held the exclusive F1 license during this era, keeping the game locked to the PlayStation 3

If you are looking for native PC experiences from that specific era, the following are the primary options: F1 2011 vs Formula one Championship Edition 2006

3. Career Mode Depth (Unmatched by Modern Games)

Modern F1 games have "My Team" and "Braking Point," but F1 2006 CE’s career mode is a different beast. You start as a rookie in a midfield car (Midland, Toro Rosso, Super Aguri) and work up. Key elements:

Final verdict: The greatest F1 game of all time, provided you have the PC chops to resurrect it.