5. Wreckfest (PS5)

Few things are more fun than crashing cars: Sony learned that in 1995 with Destruction Derby, a smashmouth PS1 racer that became a cult classic on account of its reckless disregard for motorsport safety. Fast forward to the present day and Wreckfest is a modern reimagining of Psygnosis’s iconic T-bone-‘em-up. Running at 60 frames-per-second, this is far more responsive than its PS4 predecessor, and regular content updates have made the scale of the package anything but a write-off.

4. F1 2021 (PS5)

F1 2021 is the best and most complete version of the annual motorsport simulator. As expected, it contains all the teams, cars, and tracks from the real-world season, and the in-depth career mode is as engrossing as ever. However, it's the ways the game broadens its appeal that really impress. Braking Point is a great introduction to the world of Formula One, offering not only a fun primer for the proper career modes, but a twist of drama with some cool characters. The addition of Two Player Career and other features make it a more flexible game, letting you really tinker with it to get the experience you want. Oh, and Codemasters' typically excellent handling model is a winner once again.

3. Assetto Corsa Competizione (PS5)

Assetto Corsa Competizione is probably the most realistic racing sim on PS5. It's a straight-faced simulation with true-to-life physics and handling. The end result is a serious challenge for anyone but the most dedicated, and a steering wheel is practically a must if you're to play properly. Still, if you're into the more realistic side of racing games, this is pretty much the pinnacle.

2. Need for Speed Unbound (PS5)

Developer Criterion Games once again takes charge of EA's storied racing series with Need for Speed Unbound, and it's the best one in ages. The open world is decent, but it's the fun, satisfying driving that seals the deal, while some cartoonish flourishes really liven up its presentation. The push and pull of day and night events keeps the campaign charging forward, and deep customisation lets you create your dream rides. It's not perfect, but Unbound is a great effort that gets a lot of things right.

1. Gran Turismo 7 (PS5)

After Gran Turismo Sport’s esports centric approach, Gran Turismo 7 returns to the revered RPG format of developer Polyphony Digital’s long-running simulation racing series. With a slick driving model and hundreds of cars to collect, it’s the addictive Pokémon-esque GT Café that will keep franchise faithfuls occupied for hours on end. And for competitive players, the online approach innovated by GT Sport remains intact, making for the most complete Gran Turismo in a generation. The cherry on top is that the entire thing is playable in PSVR2, with minimal loss in picture quality; it's incredibly immersive, and among the best games you can play with Sony's headset.

That's it for our list of the best racing games on PS5. What are your thoughts? As mentioned, this page's ranking has been determined by the Push Square community. If you think something is amiss with the order, you can still contribute and make changes. You can rate games by either returning to the search bar at the top of this article, or by clicking the star next to any game name. Additionally, if you spot a PS5 racing game that's totally absent from our PlayStation Games Database, please let us know. All that out of the way, tell us what your favourite racing games on PS5 are in the comments section below.

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