The game follows the basic structure of "Formula One 06" for the PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable. The main differences include the updated visuals for the PS3 including a lot more detail, Sixaxis compatibility, real time reflections, car reflections on wet circuits and new wet weather effects. Early in development the safety car was to be included in the game for the first time in an F1 game since "Formula One 99" for the PlayStation, but was removed before the final release along with the PSP wing mirror integration shown at E3.