Codemasters will once again be turning to the community to help fine tune its next Formula One video game, with testing for the new game starting earlier than last year.

"The development team have been hard at work on the next project for some time now, and we can’t wait to share some of the fantastic new game additions with you," wrote Codemasters.

The studio added: "Last year, we ran a very successful programme of community testing and beta tests, in which you gave us some incredible feedback that helped us shape the game. We’re very excited to announce that they were so successful that this year we’re not only widening their scope, but we’re starting the process earlier as well."

The first beta test will give those selected the chance to try out the new handling model. However, spaces are limited to only 300 people per platform (PC, PS4 and Xbox One). The beta is expected to begin around the time of the new F1 season, which gets going at the end of March.

If you'd like to be considered for selection then get over to Codemasters and enter your details.

Source: Codemasters Blog