New Star GP is a brilliant evolution of the 'New Star' formula, taking the series' signature blend of career management and skill-based gameplay to the racetrack. As a racing game expert, I was delighted by the retro-modern aesthetic—it looks like a high-def 16-bit racer but plays with modern physics. The management side is where the game really shines; you aren't just a driver, you are a whole team.
You have to manage your staff, develop your car's tech, and even navigate your personal life to keep your morale up. On the track, the racing is intense and requires genuine strategy, particularly when it comes to pit stops and fuel management. It’s a deep, rewarding, and highly addictive title that manages to be accessible to casual fans while offering plenty of meat for hardcore racing strategy enthusiasts.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.0.20Thu Dec 04 2025
- Sprint Cup fix. For those players that couldn't complete the Sprint Cup, races now start in the pits so you can minimise your car's starting fuel load.
- Unity security upgrade.
NEW STAR GP is the arcade racing game where every decision counts - on and off the track! You take control of your own motorsport team, guide your team’s technological development, plan your race strategy, take the wheel, and drive to victory! With a simple but deep gameplay experience and appealing retro visuals, NEW STAR GP puts you in the driving seat for every twist and turn as you manage and race your team through decades of racing, from the 1980s all the way to the present day!
STUNNING RETRO VISUALS
Beautifully rendered retro looks and a driving retro soundtrack that bring back fond memories of the iconic racing games of the 1990s.
CHOOSE YOUR RACE STRATEGY!
A pick-up-and-play arcade driving experience that has more depth than you think. While anyone can take the wheel and have success, those who want to truly master the game will want to make use of tyre choice and wear, component reliability, slipstreaming opponents, fuel load, and even pit strategy. Anything can happen in races, from catastrophic component failures and dynamic weather changes, to tyre blowouts and multi-car pileups.
START YOUR CAREER IN THE 80s
Compete in GPs, Elimination Races, Time Trials, Checkpoint Races, and one-on-one Rival Races. In between events, choose how to upgrade your car, or which staff perks to equip: from sponsored car components to faster pit stops. When you’ve won a season, progress to the next decade of racing and face a new set of opponents and challenges in a brand new car!
RACE ICONIC LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!
Race a myriad of events across the decades at some of the most iconic racing locations around the world. Earn rewards for setting personal bests!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.NEW STAR GP is the arcade racing game where every decision counts - on and off the track! You take control of your own motorsport team, guide your team’s technological development, plan your race strategy, take the wheel, and drive to victory! With a simple but deep gameplay experience and appealing retro visuals, NEW STAR GP puts you in the driving seat for every twist and turn as you manage and race your team through decades of racing, from the 1980s all the way to the present day!
STUNNING RETRO VISUALS
Beautifully rendered retro looks and a driving retro soundtrack that bring back fond memories of the iconic racing games of the 1990s.
CHOOSE YOUR RACE STRATEGY!
A pick-up-and-play arcade driving experience that has more depth than you think. While anyone can take the wheel and have success, those who want to truly master the game will want to make use of tyre choice and wear, component reliability, slipstreaming opponents, fuel load, and even pit strategy. Anything can happen in races, from catastrophic component failures and dynamic weather changes, to tyre blowouts and multi-car pileups.
START YOUR CAREER IN THE 80s
Compete in GPs, Elimination Races, Time Trials, Checkpoint Races, and one-on-one Rival Races. In between events, choose how to upgrade your car, or which staff perks to equip: from sponsored car components to faster pit stops. When you’ve won a season, progress to the next decade of racing and face a new set of opponents and challenges in a brand new car!
RACE ICONIC LOCATIONS AROUND THE WORLD!
Race a myriad of events across the decades at some of the most iconic racing locations around the world. Earn rewards for setting personal bests!












New Star GP is a fast-paced, retro-styled racing game from the creators of New Star Soccer. Take control of your own Grand Prix team and guide them through decades of racing history, from the 80s all the way to the modern era. Between races, manage your car's components, hire the best engineers, and deal with media pressure. On the track, you’ll need to master the art of the perfect line, manage your tire wear, and make split-second pit decisions to stay ahead of the pack. It's the ultimate combination of arcade racing and deep sports management.
Stunning retro 3D visuals
Deep career mode across decades
Dynamic weather and tire physics
Team and driver management
Watch the weather forecast! If rain is predicted, save your fuel and delay your pit stop. Switching to wet tires at the exact moment the rain starts can gain you 10+ seconds on the competition.
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Don't just upgrade the engine. Reliability is key in longer races. A fast car that breaks down on the final lap is worse than a slightly slower car that always finishes. Balance your 'BU' (Building Units) across all departments.
The tracks are inspired by famous real-world locations but feature unique layouts designed for the New Star GP gameplay.