Nash> I read a few different reasons, one being the F1 series was not as popular as EA's other sports titles compared to how much they had to lay out for the license from the FIA, another is that the team behind the F1 series ISI are tired of making the series and want to do something else. The last sim in the series 'F1 Challenge 99-02' will be even more open to modding according to an interview with ISI as well as much improved multiplayer, even hinting at a full grid so perhaps ISI are planning to end the series in style. I've checked a few online stores here in the UK and they all quote the 27th of June for release, I'll definately be buying this although I may wait until my upgrade is done. With all the cars and tracks from 99-02 and such a large modding community around this F1 series I think it's going to be well worth it.