Project Cars 3 will definitely have a place for those wanting a quick and easy racing game with a ton of customisation, cars, tracks and challenges. However, for more seasoned racing fans, or anyone looking for something even remotely different to what we have seen hundreds of times before, you will definitely need to look elsewhere.

They say the third time’s the charm, and if anyone can prove that old adage true then it’s developer Slightly Mad Studios as they’ve just announced Project Cars 3 for PS4, Xbox One and PC. Bandai Namco is once again the publishing steering wheel, with this year’s big sequel focusing on a retuned career mode that has been designed to cater to players from all over the world.

Codemasters is about to get even bigger as the studio behind F1 2019 and GRID just snapped up the talent behind Project Cars for a cool $30 million.

You just don’t get a brand more instantly recognisable than that mighty stallion emblazoned on the Ferrari badge. Red paint and an engine whine that sounds like a Capetonian chipping in on a topic? Classic stuff. Point is, if you’re going to have a racing game featuring the likes of Porsche, Lamborghini and Aston Martin, then you have to have team red represent. Ferarri will indeed be present in Project Cars 2, featuring ten of their signature vehicles. Here’s the full list of V8 beauties.

Bandai Namco revealed the various extras that’ll accompany Project Cars 2 for digital pre-orders and the season pass.Surprise! It’s more cars. I mean, of course it is. Here’s a breakdown on what your fandom earns you.

I’ve got a need! A need for speed! And while I don't see myself scratching that itch with many horses under the hood of an exotic sports car, video games are a fine substitute. The genre has grown immensely over the years, reaching new highs in the pursuit of digital automotive excellence. Here’s ten of the best games available right now on various platforms.

While you can expect over 170 cars and more than 60 tracks to race through in Project Cars 2, there’ll also be some extra incentive for PC gamers who go for the finish line in that sequel: Graphics options that’ll make your eyes bleed apparently.

Can Project Cars 2 build on the momentum of the first game and use it to cross the finish line in first place? We certainly hope so, after seeing this first trailer for it.