Ferrari Challenge: Trofeo Pirelli is a re-make of F355 Challenge: Passione Rossa and made after Ferrari's actual racing series. Professional and amateur racers take part in a series of races sponsored by Ferrari. There are 16 different International tracks to compete in ranging from Silverstone in England to Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida, and features over 50 different Ferrari models to race in.
There are a variety of modes to choose from: Challenge , Arcade , Quick Race , Time Trial . The game features the technical expertise of GP2 driver, Bruno Senna, who is the nephew of Formula One legend Ayrton Senna. This gives the cars and game a more realistic feel, including handling and a responsive AI similar to their real-life counterparts.
The games are similar, but there are some differences such as graphics and control scheme. The PS2 and PS3 use a similar scheme, while the Wii utilizes the Wii-Remote and the Wii Wheel. Additionally, the PS3 has online capabilities where players can compete in online races.