Formula 1 fans now have the opportunity to get a live birds-eye view of grand prix action thanks to a new official iPod application that has just been released.

The Formula One Timing and Track Positioning Application offers a dynamic 3D track view of each grand prix, and produces it with a birds eye view of either the entire field of an individual driver.

There will also be live timing, and the chance to replay sessions on users' iPhones or Ipods.

The Application, available on the iTunes store, has been put together by former Honda F1 chief Otmar Szafnauer.

Speaking about the application, Szafnauer said: "We're very pleased to offer fans an added dimension to the experience of watching grands prix. We hope that they will take advantage of this new opportunity to get a full picture of the racing action wherever they go."

Bernie Ecclestone commented: "I'm very excited by this application as it will allow fans to keep in touch with what is going on whilst on the move."