Last month Codemasters Racing announced that they would be creating a sequel to Racedriver Grid.

This sequel is pitched to provide the same innovation that its predecessor brought to the racing genre, and to push it forward even more.

“We’re pushing boundaries once again with what can be accomplished in the genre via new tools, technology and innovations,” said executive producer Clive Moody during the original announcement.

“In single-player, split-screen and online, the next-generation of the EGO Game Technology Platform will power graphics, AI, handling and damage advancements that will immerse players in the racing experience like never before. Like its predecessor, GRID 2 will put the sheer thrill and adrenaline rush of the race at the heart of the experience. It’s what we call Total Race Day Immersion.”

Here are, what we believe to be, the first screens taken from the upcoming racer that arrives in 2013.