Golden Lap is a motorsport management simulation game developed by Funselektor Labs Inc. and Strelka Games. Players manage a racing team during the "Golden Era" of open-wheel racing, making strategic decisions regarding driver and car development, budget allocation, and hiring crew members with unique personality traits. The game features a minimalist art style focused on deep strategic gameplay.
The game's core loop involves making pivotal decisions between races and championships to shape a team's destiny, from developing cars and hiring staff to managing sponsorships and driver performance. Crew members possess distinct personality traits that influence finances, car performance, and on-track skills, requiring careful management of potential benefits and drawbacks. Golden Lap supports extensive modding, allowing players to customize teams, drivers, crew skills, and more, fostering community creation and shared experiences.