Circuit Superstars will feature a range of on- and off-road racing categories – from rally, GT, classic cars and even trucks – all in a unique and gorgeous visual style.

Circuit Superstars celebrates generations of multi-disciplinary motorsport, focusing on driving that FEELS great – but with a high skill ceiling that will have you spending hours honing your perfect lap, ready to take on the world!

Starting out is simple – as a top-down racing game should be - but learning the nuances of each car’s handling, and finding the best racing line through each corner of each track will be a challenge for a long time to come. Not only that, but with the option of fuel usage, tire degradation and racing damage, even a good pit stop strategy could make the difference between hero and zero.

As ardent fans of classic top-down racers our goal is to take that core concept, add more depth through tactile vehicle traction – and modernise the whole experience with features like online multiplayer and leaderboards, ghosts, replays, plus regular content drops such as new cars and tracks post-release.

The collaboration is kicking off with a special online version of the show’s “Star in a Reasonably Fast Car” feature! The fun-fuelled video series will release on 9th September, featuring a top-tier line up of motorsport, esports and YouTube stars who will be taking on Circuit Superstars’ version of the Top Gear ‘Test Track’.

Among the first participants to be revealed from the full list, which includes luminaries from across the motorsports and esports worlds, are IndyCar and former FORMULA 1 driver Romain Grosjean and FORMULA 1 star Lando Norris, alongside teammates from his Quadrant esport team.

“Like every racing fan, I have always wanted to drive the Top Gear test track, and Circuit Superstars is making that a reality. The competition will be tough, with top drivers from a variety of championships and with just one chance to set the perfect hot lap, it will be exciting to see who comes out on top.”- said Romain Grosjean.

Competitors will race their way to the top of the iconic leader board to be crowned champion of the ever so catchy title: “BBC Top Gear x Circuit Superstars Star in a Reasonably Fast Car Invitational 2021”… or “BBCTGxCSSIARFCI2021” for short.

Commentary for both the practice sessions and the hot laps will be hosted by Jack Nicholls, the unmistakable voice of motorsport. Nicholls can be heard lending his voice to BBC Radio 5 Live, FORMULA 1, and Formula E, as well as the Netflix series FORMULA 1: Drive to Survive.

“I’m so looking forward to seeing how our drivers get on,” Nicholls remarks while offering some further insight into Circuit Superstars. “Make no mistake, this game looks cute, but with a very short circuit and a top-down view, our competitors will find it fiendishly difficult to hook up the perfect lap. The competition will be fierce!”

The Top Gear Test Track will be included within Circuit Superstars when the game fully launches later this year – players will be able to see if they have what it takes to beat the star-studded line up!

After launch, Circuit Superstars is set to release additional specially-developed Top Gear content – stay tuned for more details!

Head of Square Enix Collective, Phil Elliott, describes the Top Gear partnership and “Star in a Reasonably Fast Car” feature as the embodiment of the Circuit Superstars spirit. “That combination of a love for driving, fun with friends and family, and searching for the perfect lap, fits perfectly with what we hope to bring to our players around the world. What better way to launch this collaboration than by handing the keys over to some of the best drivers in the world and letting them loose on track.”

Jonathan Williams, Director of Commercial Brand Development at BBC Studios says: “Top Gear is all about mates, motors and mucking about, all of which are captured and celebrated in Circuit Superstars making this a perfect partnership”. “The love and detail that has gone into Circuit Superstars was clear to see the first time we picked up a controller and had a spin, now we can’t wait for players to take on the Top Gear Test Track and set some fast times!”.

Who are the racers?

Let's take a closer look under the hood at our star-studded list of competitors who will try to set the fastest lap on the famous circuit and claim the top spot on the Top Gear X Circuit Superstars leaderboard. Here are some quick-fire facts about our ten competitors. Start your engines!

Lando Norris

Competing in Formula One with McLaren, Lando Norris is a podium-winner and fan favourite in the paddock while also earning himself the title of 'the memelord of Formula One.' He is an avid gamer with his own twitch channel where he streams in his free time, with fellow members of Quadrant – his team of online racers and content creators).

Catie Munnings

Trailblazer Catie Munnings shot to fame after winning the FIA European Rally Championship Ladies Trophy in 2016 at the age of 18. She is currently competing in the all-new Extreme E championship, an electric off-road series racing to some of the most remote corners of the planet to highlight the climate change challenges faced by different ecosystems. Catie is already a race-winner in the series, having raced her Odyssey 21 to victory in the Arctic XPrix in Greenland with Andretti United.

Steve "SuperGT" Brown

One fifth Quadrant (a team of online racers brought together by Lando Norris), SuperGT is bringing his racing talent to the track in the real world and in the virtual world. Over half a million subscribers tune in to watch Steve’s virtual racing exploits, in parallel to his racing career in the Ultimate Karting Championship.

Sam Bird

Currently racing for Jaguar Racing in the ABB Formula E Championship, Sam Bird is NOT from Love Island before you go running a web search. In addition to racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Ferrari, Sam has an impressive record in Formula E, winning a race in every season since the all-electric championship was founded in 2014, and amassing a tally of 11 race wins and 22 podiums.

Charlie Martin

Charlie Martin is a professional racer and diversity activist aiming to become the first transgender competitor in the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans and made history last year as the first trans competitor to take on the Nurburgring 24 Hours, on the infamous circuit known by many as the “Green Hell.” Charlie is currently racing in the Britcar Endurance Championship in a Praga 1, between races with Team Driverse in ADAC GT4 Germany.

Aarav Amin

Aarav is a Motorsport Content Creator and one fifth of Quadrant. He is renowned for his F1 gaming content, focussing on career/story mode content. He’s been listed as Quadrants resident psychic; we wonder if he’ll be able to predict where he’ll place on our leader board. He has also raced virtually with the greats, including Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc which can be found on his YouTube channel.

Conor Daly

Conor Daly is a fan favourite in the IndyCar paddock. A second-generation race driver, Conor is the son of Derek Daly, who reached the pinnacle of motorsport, racing in Formula 1 and IndyCar for over a decade. Conor currently proudly sports his now signature mullet, which debuted at the beginning of the 2021 IndyCar season and, in addition to his renowned skill on ovals, was one of the talking points of the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 this year. When he’s not behind the wheel of his no. 20 IndyCar, Conor also keep his skills sharp in other disciplines, from dirt racing to iRacing on his Twitch channel.

Jamie Chadwick

Is there anything Jamie Chadwick can’t do? Jamie Chadwick is the reigning W Series Champion and is already tied for the lead of the 2021 championship. Jamie was the youngest driver and first female to win a British GT Championship 2015 and the first ever female winner of the MRF title in 2019. She is currently a Formula 1 Development Driver for Williams Racing while also jumping between the world of open-wheel racing to off-road racing to compete in the Extreme E championship with Veloce.

Jimmy Broadbent

Jimmy Broadbent is a sim racer and sim racing YouTuber, respected around the world for his authenticity and humour and of course his fierce racing skill! From creating content from his sim rig in his shed, to testing some of the best simulators in the world, and even driving vintage F1 cars, Jimmy isn’t afraid to take on a challenge. In 2021 Jimmy began his real-world racing career, joining Czech manufacturer Praga Cars to race the spaceship-like Praga R1 in the Britcar Endurance Championship.

Romain Grosjean

A man who needs no introduction, Romain Grosjean will be our first driver to take on the Top Gear x Circuit Superstars Test Track, bringing his experience in F1 and IndyCar to the world of Circuit Superstars. Is Romain ready for the challenge?

"Like every racing fan, I have always wanted to drive the Top Gear test track, and Circuit Superstars is making that a reality. The competition will be tough, with top drivers from a variety of championships and with just one chance to set the perfect hot lap, it will be exciting to see who comes out on top."

Key Features:

• FEEL the tires meet the road: Over 5 years in development, Circuit Superstar’s tactile handling model is our pride and joy that lets you FEEL the tires bite into the asphalt.
• Celebrating Motorsport: Races vehicles across multiple motorport disciplines including Rallycross, SuperTrucks, GT racing, Eurotrucks, Open wheel single seaters and many more.
• Pit Stop Strategies: Featuring (optional) tire degradation, fuel consumption, and engine wear; Circuit Superstars allows you to dynamically choose your pit stop strategy during the race. Will you try to undercut the opposition, match the “optimal” strat, or go easy on your car and have a long first stint? The choice is yours.
• Online Multiplayer: Dive into specially curated online multiplayer races against up to 11 other people from around the globe.
• Weekly Time Trials: Every hundredth of a second counts! Challenge your friends and the rest of the world in regularly updated Time Trials events.
• Arcade Tournaments: Jump into 6 single player tournaments split between Rally & GP events.
• Free Play Mode: Lets you completely configure your own offline single races and tournaments.
• The Garage: Customize your cars and driver with liveries, helmets and victory celebrations you unlock as you level up!
• Ready Your Engines!: 8 Vehicles to choose from, each with their own unique handling models.
• I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghost:
  Global ghosts let you see how players around the world are tackling each track!
• Location Location Location:
  7 tracks to choose from, with alternate routes available. Reverse races coming very soon!
• Race Replays: Replays let you re-watch your races to see your epic overtakes or study your racing lines.
• Split Screen Local Multiplayer: Challenge up to three of your mates and skillful AI to single races or create your own tournaments!

Original Fire Games is a six-person team, originally started by three siblings from Mexico (Carolina, Carlos and Alberto Mastretta). Together they have a combined total of 14 years in game development, as well as more than 15 accumulated years of real motor racing experience – and it’s this experience they’ve drawn from to make an accessible game with a realistic edge.

Currently available through Steam Early Access, Circuit Superstars is cming to Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC in 2021