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With Messrs Coulthard and Hakkinen on board (to name just two) F1 Championship is undeniably a game that cannot be just dismissed, like most racing games these days deserve to be. EA Sports have a proven track (ahem) record in producing quality racing games. But why?

The fact is that this is yet another cliche-ridden Formula 1 handheld, with just enough tweaks and the number '2000' in the title to justify it being released. With 2001 just upon us, the '2000' is not much of a selling point either. It's not that it's in any way badly designed or not enjoyable to play, it's just that if you've seen one, you seen a lot more than one.

With perfectly good sound and graphics, many car options to play around with and a realistic challenge (taking your team from Melbourne through to every famous track), F1 Championship 2000 is worth a look. If you haven't got a F1 game and you want one, you could do worse than buy it. Otherwise, there's no point in giving it a second glance.

Graphics 60%
Vaguely like a racer.

Sound 80%
Sounds like a Game Boy going 'broom'.

Playability 80%
A great, realistic challenge.

Lastability 100%
A full Championship - it's big!

Overall 74%
Racing freaks have your £25 ready!