F1 2009™ release dates announced 02 October 2009

Ahead of this weekend’s 2009 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX, we’ve today announced that F1 2009, the official video game of the 2009 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, will release on November 19th across PAL territories with a UK street date of November 20th for both Wii™ and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) editions; the PSP® version will also be available as a download from the PlayStation® Store at launch. The title will ship to US retail stores on 17th November and receive its Japanese launch one month later on December 18th.

Previewing this weekend’s race Codemasters has released the latest video from F1 2009 showcasing the 2009 FORMULA 1 FUJI TELEVISION JAPANESE GRAND PRIX. A new Wii™ gameplay video and set of screenshots for both the Wii and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) versions of F1 2009 highlight the challenge that the Suzuka Circuit and its unique figure of eight configuration presents to FORMULA ONE™ drivers.

The 3.6 mile circuit is one of the most testing on the FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP™ calendar but offers plenty of opportunity for overtaking making it extremely exciting for drivers and spectators alike. you’ll be able to get a feel for this excitement first hand when F1 2009 is released for the Wii and PSP later this year.

Watch the video on the official F1 2009 Gamepage