On the occasion of the early release of the game for Legends Edition owners, Codemasters today released the F1 2019 launch trailer that highlights the main features of the new F1 simulator, this year released a couple of months earlier than usual but with the longest development cycle of any title in the series.

F1 2019 presents a number of records including the FIA Formula 2 Championship 2018 in which players can compete alongside F1 debutants: Lando Norris, George Russell and Alexander Albon. The game is launched with the F2 Feeder Series; an introduction based on scenarios that alter the outcome of the game based on the player's success, actions, and responses. The F2 2019 season will be added via free digital download later in the year.

Another record is the transfer of drivers in Career Mode and occurs mainly at the end of each season. Established stars including current F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and arch-enemy Sebastian Vettel can form an unlikely partnership or continue to clash in completely new teams. All new contracts are performance-based, so you'll have the opportunity to sign for a title contender with a number of important results or be relegated to a team whose goals are much less ambitious.

F1 2019 features 18 vintage cars celebrating every decade from the 1970s to 2010. Players can relive great moments of the past with the best performing cars of their generation, including the 1972 Lotus 72D, the 1998 McLaren MP4/4, the 1996 Williams FW18 at the 2010 Red Bull RB6. In addition, the F1 2019 Legends Edition includes Alain Prost's McLaren MP4/5B and Ayrton Senna's 1990 Ferrari F1-90 along with the McLaren MP4-25 and Ferrari F10, which are part of the F1 2019 Anniversary Edition coming on June 28. Players can also customize a 2019 car, created in collaboration with Ross Brawn and Pat Symonds, with a series of liveries and compete online in Multiplayer mode.

Now we'll leave you to the launch trailer: good viewing!