Eleven Teams, One New Circuit: F1 25 Rewrites the Grid
Gaming2 views2026-07-31
EA SPORTS F1 25 has entered a new racing era with the 2026 Season Pack, introducing updated teams, drivers, technical regulations and cars inspired by the latest changes in Formula 1.
The official grid now expands to 11 teams with the arrival of Cadillac and Audi. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez lead Cadillac’s debut lineup, while the wider driver roster reflects the major changes introduced for the 2026 championship.
Players will experience a new generation of lighter, smaller and more responsive Formula 1 cars. Active aerodynamics allow the front and rear wings to adjust during a race, creating additional strategic choices between straight-line speed and cornering grip.
The new Overtake Mode delivers a temporary power increase of nearly 500 horsepower. Drivers must decide when to deploy the extra performance for an attack, a defence or a critical acceleration zone.
The update also introduces MADRING, a new hybrid street and purpose-built circuit located in Madrid. The 5.4-kilometre layout contains 22 corners and combines technical braking sections with faster straights.
The 2026 season can be played through Driver Career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, split-screen and unranked multiplayer. In My Team, the player’s custom organisation becomes the 12th team competing alongside the expanded official grid.
Existing F1 25 owners can access the new content through the separate 2026 Season Pack. New players can purchase the 2026 Season Edition, which combines the original game with the complete seasonal update.
Career and My Team saves created for the 2025 season cannot be transferred directly into the new championship. Players must begin a fresh 2026 save to use the updated teams, regulations, objectives and race calendar.
With two new manufacturers, a completely new circuit and more tactical control over car performance, the 2026 Season Pack significantly changes how players approach every qualifying session and race.
The official grid now expands to 11 teams with the arrival of Cadillac and Audi. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez lead Cadillac’s debut lineup, while the wider driver roster reflects the major changes introduced for the 2026 championship.
Players will experience a new generation of lighter, smaller and more responsive Formula 1 cars. Active aerodynamics allow the front and rear wings to adjust during a race, creating additional strategic choices between straight-line speed and cornering grip.
The new Overtake Mode delivers a temporary power increase of nearly 500 horsepower. Drivers must decide when to deploy the extra performance for an attack, a defence or a critical acceleration zone.
The update also introduces MADRING, a new hybrid street and purpose-built circuit located in Madrid. The 5.4-kilometre layout contains 22 corners and combines technical braking sections with faster straights.
The 2026 season can be played through Driver Career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, split-screen and unranked multiplayer. In My Team, the player’s custom organisation becomes the 12th team competing alongside the expanded official grid.
Existing F1 25 owners can access the new content through the separate 2026 Season Pack. New players can purchase the 2026 Season Edition, which combines the original game with the complete seasonal update.
Career and My Team saves created for the 2025 season cannot be transferred directly into the new championship. Players must begin a fresh 2026 save to use the updated teams, regulations, objectives and race calendar.
With two new manufacturers, a completely new circuit and more tactical control over car performance, the 2026 Season Pack significantly changes how players approach every qualifying session and race.