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The 2026 Atlassian Williams F1 Team car has been updated in Patch v1.24, which will begin rolling out at 10 am UTC on Monday, July 13. Full Patch Notes -
The 2026 Atlassian Williams F1 Team car has been updated.
Fixed an issue where "Hotlap" ERS mode was incorrectly available for some players in some wet race sessions.
Updated the dynamic racing line in the braking zones at several tracks.
Updated the 100m braking board to the correct blue and white at all tracks.
Updated the bollards at Las Vegas to return them to their correct size.
Updated the Asetek Forte Formula Steering Wheel preset and added it to the Initium Wheelbase.
Updated UI for the Asetek Forte, Invicta, La Prima and Tony Kanaan wheelbases, plus the Invicta Pedals.
Added support for the Asetek Forte Formula Pro Steering Wheel.
Fixed an issue with the AI Control Cue accessibility option which prevented it from playing correctly before the player takes control.
Sponsor decals placed on the outer side of the halo will now be symmetrical.
Fixed an issue which caused problems in Splitscreen mode when Ray Reconstruction was turned on while Anti-Aliasing was set to DLSS.
Various UI and Stability Improvements.
F1 25 2026 Season Pack Patch v1.23 will go live on Monday, June 29.
Link to full patch notes:
https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-25/news/f1-25-2026-season-pack-patch-notes-v123
Highlights:
Added Sausage Kerbs to the inside of the chicane at turn 5 at Madrid. Because of this change, we're also resetting the Madrid Time Trial Leaderboard.
Fixed an issue that caused the player's selected livery not to be shown during Invitationals.
Wheels & Controllers:
Added support for the Nacon Revosim on PlayStation®5.
The in-game rotation angle setting is now correctly applied when the rotation angle in the base tuning settings (dashboard/screen) is set to Auto. This affects various Thrustmaster wheels on Xbox, including the TMX, TX, T128, T248, and T598.
Fixed an issue that prevented the LSB and RSB buttons from working correctly on the Thrustmaster T598 on Xbox.
Added the SF25 Preset control scheme to the Thrustmaster T598 on Xbox.
Splitscreen:
Fixed an issue in Splitscreen where, in certain circumstances, Player 1 could edit Player 2's car setup.
Fixed an issue in Splitscreen, where Player 1's ERS dial was not visible in One Shot Qualifying.
Misc:
Fixed an issue where the Distance to Pit Limiter was sometimes not displayed correctly.
Fixed an issue that caused the incorrect Power Unit Supplier logos to be shown when starting a new 2025 Career.
Fixed minor graphical issues in the pitlane and garages at various tracks.
Fixed occasional crashes when connecting and disconnecting controllers and wheels.
Various UI and Stability Improvements.
Driver Ratings are receiving an update today in the F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack. The new ratings are based on performances from the opening races through to the FORMULA 1 LOUIS VUITTON GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026.
In the post, you’ll learn how the ratings have changed for some of the driver legends on the grid, as well as how the rating system works.Link to full blog - https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-25/news/f1-25-2026-season-pack-june-driver-ratings-updateWe are investigating a potential issue with the latest Steam Beta client that may cause the game to crash or close during startup. Issue: Some players may experience the game closing or crashing immediately after launch, before the intro video plays. Based on our current testing, switching from the Steam Beta client back to the stable Steam client appears to resolve the issue. Suspected Cause: The issue appears to be linked to the latest Steam Beta update. Affected Steam Client Details
Steam branch: Steam Beta
Steam version: 1780620638
Steam client build date: Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 2:26 AM UTC -08:00
Steam web build date: Thu, Jun 4, 2026, 7:44 PM UTC -08:00
Steam API version: SteamClient023
Workaround: Players experiencing this issue should opt out of the Steam Beta client and return to the Stable Steam client. Additional Notes:
This issue may be related to Steam’s handling or reporting of DLSS Frame Generation, or to the Steam performance monitor overlay.
Because the crash occurs very early in startup, before the intro video plays, it may occur during the initial graphics or overlay setup.
Hey Drivers,
We know how much Co-op Career means to many of you. For some players, sharing a season with a friend is a core part of the F1® experience, and we understand this news will be disappointing.
As we looked at what we could deliver with the F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack, we carefully explored the opportunity to include Co-op Career. Ultimately, our focus had to be on the changes that would have the biggest impact on the new 2026 gameplay experience, including updated regulations, a refreshed driving model, a new circuit, and the arrival of new teams.
Because of that, Co-op Career will not be included in the Season Pack. We know that is not the answer some of you were hoping for, and we do not want to minimize that disappointment. While the mode will not be supported in this update, we are excited for you to experience the changes and additions that help define this new era of Formula 1®.
Looking ahead, in 2027, we will release a new, reimagined EA SPORTS F1 title that looks, feels, and plays differently. We know many of you care deeply about the future of the series, and we look forward to sharing more when the time is right.
Thank you for your passion, your feedback, and for continuing to be part of the F1® community.
-Dmitryi Community Lead for F1®
Added content for Season 7 Podium Pass.
Added former F1® Esports Series Champion Frederik Rasmussen as a playable Avatar.
Updates and stability improvements for AMD FSR™ including improved compatibility with Redstone driver overrides.
Updated Intel® XeSS and XeFG to version 3.
Added support for the Cammus C12 wheel & LC100 pedals.
Fixed an issue where altering Brake and Differential settings with a player-mapped button could cause the value to be incorrect.
Fixed an issue in Career modes where selecting "Show Sprint Results" would not show the correct race results.
Fixed an issue is My Team Career where the player could have the incorrect tyre allocation after changing drivers from the previous race weekend.
Fixed an issue in Spectator mode which would cause alignment issues on the timing tower during overtakes.
Fixed an issue in Splitscreen where Player 2's screen would frequently not show rain droplets on the camera.
Fixed an issue in Splitscreen to improve graphical quality of Player 2's screen when using certain Anti-Aliasing settings.
Fixed an issue in Customisation where the "Copy from Another Design" option is not visible if you've only got one other design.
Fixed an issue in Customisation where the "Randomise Design" option did not always create a random design.
Fixed an issue where the "Achieve Your Expected Position" milestone goal did not progress.
Fixed an issue where the Delta Time could still be visible in some game modes after turning it off in the settings.
Various UI and Stability Improvements.
The evolution of racing is here. New rules, re-engineered cars, a brand new track, and a refreshed grid with new teams.
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New teams, Audi and Cadillac, join the line-up, bringing a refreshed roster of drivers ready to challenge the field. Step into a new era with ground-breaking 2026 cars** and take on the adrenaline-fueled MADRING† in the next generation of Grand Prix™ racing.
Step into the future of Formula 1®, wishlist the F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack today! Drive the groundbreaking new era of F1® with the 2026 rules and regulations, delivering action-packed racing as you tactically use the new Overtake mode and active aerodynamics to outsmart the grid and propel yourself to victory. Master the new MADRING circuit and forge your racing legacy to fight for Championship Glory in Career mode. HIT THE TRACK WITH THE NEW CADILLAC AND AUDI REVOLUT F1® TEAMS The F1® grid expands to eleven teams in 2026, and the EA SPORTS™ F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack is the only place you can get behind the wheel with the new challengers. Experience the thrills of Cadillac, the first major American car manufacturer to join the ranks of F1®. Or jump into the Audi Revolut machines, bringing Audi’s iconic brand and motorsport heritage to the pinnacle of motorsport. Customize your car and line up alongside these two new teams, as you become the 12th team on the grid in My Team. NEW DRIVERS AND RETURNING FAN FAVOURITES Dive into the latest driver line-ups, with fan favorites Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez headlining the all-new Cadillac team to bring the US team invaluable experience in its inaugural year. At Racing Bulls, Arvid Lindblad joins Liam Lawson, while Isack Hadjar steps in to partner Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing. THE SPANISH GRAND PRIX™ DEBUTS WITH THE ALL-NEW MADRING CIRCUIT IN MADRID Get ready to race at MADRING, the first new F1® circuit since 2023, available only in the F1® 25: 2026 Season Pack. Set in Madrid, this hybrid street and purpose-built track will challenge you in high-speed action across 5.4 km and 22 adrenaline-filled corners.. The MADRING circuit is only available to drive with the 2026 cars, as this track was designed specifically for the new season. DRIVE THE NEXT-GENERATION OF F1® Feel the thrill of the 2026 F1® grid with the 2026 Season Pack. Get behind the wheel of lighter, smaller cars with cutting-edge active aerodynamics for a more responsive drive, whether you’re using a gamepad or a wheel. This year, you will have a bigger role to play than ever before in making even more tactical and strategic decisions throughout a race. Choose when to deploy the new ""Overtake Mode"" for a jaw-dropping boost of nearly 500-horsepower, perfect for strategic overtakes and intense battles. *Requires F1® 25 (sold separately), all game updates, internet connection & EA Account. **Some final car models will release in a post-launch update; internet connection required. †MADRING circuit can only be driven with 2026 cars.
Rewrite the grid with Lewis Hamilton, Gabriel Bortoleto and Valtteri Bottas, the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Cover Stars!
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45557445/d5ef20a67dc49195b81a48addbe1ea86a54ad785.pngEvery millisecond counts. Go full throttle and unlock tiers of the Podium Pass with the EA Play 5,000 XP Boost for F1® 25. Members, just launch the game and claim your reward today.
EA Play members also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchases, from F1® PitCoin to full games and DLC. And when you're ready for more, there's a whole library of top titles available in The Play List.
Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.
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Go full throttle and unlock tiers of the Podium Pass with the EA Play 5,000 XP Boost. EA Play members also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchases, from F1® PitCoin to full games and DLC. And when you're ready for more, there's a whole library of top titles available in The Play List. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.
Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details.
Unlock tiers of the Podium Pass and reach milestones even faster with a 5,000 XP Boost in EA SPORTS F1® 25. Launch the game, pick up your reward — courtesy of your EA Play membership — and race to glory today. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.
Conditions, limitations and exclusions apply. See https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details.
This month (and every month), EA Play members can score a sweet 5,000 XP Boost in EA SPORTS F1® 25. Launch the game to automatically claim your reward.
Then hop into the driver's seat to unlock tiers of the Podium Pass and race to glory! Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.
Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See EA Play terms for details.
A nail-biting conclusion, a new champion crowned, and headline-grabbing stories up and down the grid - the 2025 Formula 1® season was certainly one to remember. In F1® 25, we’re paying tribute to some of the electrifying moments with two Scenario Races making up the top-billing for Season 5 of the game’s live service. Running from January 7 through until March 3, the podium awaits across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In what was a monumental year in the sport, F1® 25 Season 5 looks back with two Scenario Race events from a pair of experienced drivers, alongside the refreshed Podium Pass.
Ending a run of 239 race starts without a Podium, Nico Hulkenberg’s performance at the British Grand Prix will no doubt be one he remembers fondly. It was a perfect storm (literally); a successful battling of the elements, an ideal strategy play, and a combination of solid driving and, of course, a little luck. This all resulted in that long streak without a trophy finally coming to an end for both driver and team. For this Scenario Event, you’ll aim to recreate this moment for yourself, landing Sauber’s first podium since 2012. Do so, and you’ll unlock the Pixel-Powered Special Livery, ran by the team at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The second Scenario Race, available simultaneously throughout the length of Season 5, pays homage to Verstappen’s epic chase of the McLaren’s in the final races of the 2025 season. Despite a 104 point deficit following the Dutch Grand Prix, Max managed to take the fight to both McLarens, eventually finishing the Driver’s Championship in second just two points adrift from the eventual champion, Lando Norris. We've put together a theoretical challenge to serve as a testament to his resolve. In this challenge, you'll be tasked with fighting your way through the pack from 15th on the notoriously challenging Singapore circuit, with the aim of snatching a trophy. If you finish on the podium as Max in this Scenario Race, you’ll earn the Racing Bulls Special Livery from the British Grand Prix as your reward.
As with every new season, Podium Pass gets a refresh too. No matter what area of F1® 25 you indulge in, you’ll earn XP towards each of the 50 levels of Podium Pass with exclusive rewards available in both the Free and VIP tiers. Amongst the Free tier rewards, you’ll find a full Jagged livery set (vehicle livery, race suit, gloves) and 2,500 PitCoin, whereas the VIP rewards include the Qu'est? 2 sponsor livery set, and 6,500 PitCoin. Don’t forget, you can now use new and existing Sponsor Liveries in My Team Career, opening up more customisation options in this popular mode. You can read more about that here. Track your progress through the Podium Pass by opening the Player Hub from the Main Menu and be sure not to let those PitCoin go to waste by visiting the Podium Pass Store from time to time.
In case you missed it, we shared an important update about the future of EA SPORTS F1 towards the end of last year, including the announcement that the 2026 Season will feature as a paid expansion to F1® 25. As we approach the hotly-anticipated real-world 2026 season, we’ll be sure to share in the excitement, and reveal more of what’s to come alongside Season 6. Make sure you don’t miss any of the info by following @easportsf1 across social media. Yet to get involved in the action? Pick up F1® 25 today to take center stage in your very own F1® blockbuster.
Unlock tiers of the Podium Pass & race to victory with the EA Play 5,000 XP Boost. EA Play members also get a 10% discount on EA digital purchase, from F1® PitCoin to full games and DLC. And when you're ready for more, there's a whole library of top titles available in The Play List. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay.
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EA Play members can access F1® 25 for up to 5 hours and claim a 5,000 XP Boost. If you decide to buy the full game, you'll get 10% off as part of your membership (and all your progress carries over). Up for a challenge? Hit your favorite track, and try to break the fastest lap record. Find out more about upcoming EA Play benefits at
https://store.steampowered.com/subscriptions/ea
or follow us on X (Twitter) and Instagram @eaplay. Conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. See
https://tos.ea.com/legalapp/eaplay/us/en/pc/ for details.
F1® The Movie is now available for streaming on Apple TV. Stream the movie - then experience six playable moments from it in F1® 25 with Chapter Scenarios! Get 50% off Chapter Scenarios until sale ends.
Formula One® hit the big screen earlier this year with F1® THE MOVIE, starring Sonny Hayes, a former driver who returns to Formula One® alongside his teammates at the fictional team APXGP.
EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 lets you play as the stars of the movie with exclusive gameplay inspired by the story and characters.
*Offers may vary or change. See retailer site for details.
**F1® 25 (sold separately), EA account, internet connection & all game updates.
Preparing for the second half of Survival Challenge, the latest title update will be made available for F1® 25 next week. Patch v1.16 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Monday, December 8. Please ensure your PC is connected to the internet in order to receive the update.
Preparations for Survival Challenge Part 2, starting December 17
Find out more about what’s coming in Part 2 of Survival Challenge by checking out our dedicated blog, found here.
Added a range of new Casual Wear items to the Podium Pass Store
On December 10, a wide variety of Casual Wear items from real-world brands will be added to the store, giving you more options to kit out your Driver Avatar. These include those pieces from Puma’s official F1® fashion collection, as well as the likes of Alpinestars, Anti Social Social Club, Kappa, Patta, Period Correct Squadra Corse, and Stance.
All Title Sponsor liveries owned by the player can now be used in My Team Career
Previously, Title Sponsor liveries that were unlocked in the game could only be applied to the F1 World car in certain modes, or in My Team when you are signed with the same Title Sponsor. However, we’ve now made it so that these liveries can be freely selected in My Team, opening up even more customisation options in that mode. Any adjustments you’ve made to your livery in My Team using the Decal Editor will still apply, so you may want to reposition some of the pre-existing Decals so that they don’t overlap with those baked-in to the Title Sponsor liveries.
Fixed a rare issue at Bahrain where players could collide with an invisible bump at the exit of Turn 4
Added support for the VRS R295, Pro and Lite Formula Steering Wheels
Ensure Input Mapping is set to Modern in the DirectForce Pro Config Tool for the VRS Pro and Lite Formula Steering Wheels
Added Support for VRS Direct Force Pro Wheel Bases and Pro Pedals
Fixed an issue where enabling AMD FSR and relaunching the title could set Anti-Aliasing setting back to ‘TAA Only’ (PC only)
Fixed an issue with the appearance of rain in exported Highlights videos (PC only)
Improvements made to the shadows on F2™ 2025 cars
Fixed an issue where Kush Maini could sometimes be using an incorrect helmet
Tyre wear for F2™ 25 vehicles adjusted to better reflect real life wear rates
Whether it’s on the EA Forums, r/F1Game on Reddit, or across our social media pages, thank you for making your voice heard by contributing to the F1® 25 discussion so far. Be sure to keep an eye on the Community-Raised Issues thread. This post on the EA Forums serves as the go-to place to stay up-to-date on some of what the development team is working on in relation to bugs and issues raised by you, the community. This thread will be updated regularly between patches. To be notified of these changes, sign-in to the EA Forums and tap the bell in the top-right corner of the post. If you would like to take the time to log a bug, please do so on our dedicated Technical Issues & Bug Reports page on the EA Forums, where a member of our team will get back to you. You can find the best bug reporting process by clicking here. We also have a number of support guides for F1® 25 including a PC Troubleshooting Guide and tips for setting up F1® 25 to work in Virtual Reality and Triple Screens on PC. These can be found in the F1® Game Info Hub on EA Forums. To keep up-to-date on all the other F1® 25 news, be sure to follow us across social media. Links to these profiles and other useful information can be found here. - James / CM_TGK
Social, Community, and Creator Manager @ EA SPORTS / Codemasters
Race through Podium Pass tiers in EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 with a 5,000 XP Boost from EA Play and earn rewards even faster. Members can launch F1® 25 and check their in-game mailbox from December 1–30. Click redeem and it will be added to Podium Pass.
Today, EA SPORTS™ confirms future plans for F1® 25, with the game set to represent both the 2025 and 2026 FIA Formula One World Championships. This news drops alongside an announcement for the future of EA SPORTS F1® as 2027 will see the series return and mark the start of a new and more expansive F1® experience.
Following on from F1® 25’s commercial and critical success - with praise from players, media, content creators, and F1® drivers alike - the team is building on the experience through a paid expansion*. The premium content update will bring players closer to the sport’s major changes for 2026 that includes new cars, sporting regulations, teams, and drivers.
The decision to offer a premium content update for F1® 25 is part of a strategic reset for the F1® Franchise. In 2027, a new game will be released that looks, feels, and plays differently, delivering more gameplay choices.
Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters
Working in partnership with F1® and all eleven teams, the 2027 F1® game will deliver a refreshed experience that expands on what longtime players have loved from the franchise, whilst simultaneously celebrating the excitement of Formula 1® in new ways, immersing new and existing players in the modern era of the sport.
With the 2025 calendar approaching a thrilling climax, now is the perfect time to pick up F1® 25, available across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Right now, players can get involved in Season 4, featuring a new Survival Challenge mode with time-limited unlockables that includes special liveries and helmets that are featured in the real-world season.
Developed by Codemasters, EA SPORTS F1® 25 lets players to take the spotlight in the latest instalment of the fan-favourite story mode, Braking Point, become the Team Owner in the revamped My Team, or, for those with the Chapter Scenarios content**, get behind the virtual wheel of the APXGP team car through a series of gameplay scenarios inspired by F1® The Movie.
Be sure to follow @easportsf1 across social media to stay updated on all the latest information for F1® 25 and our future projects.
*Sold separately from F1® 25 base game. **Requires F1® 25 (sold separately), EA account, internet connection & all game updates.
As the season finale approaches we’re kicking things up a gear with a landmark season of content in F1® 25. From a new game mode to a revised driver roster and a plethora of rewards to unlock, Season 4 is set to offer tonnes of excitement for new and existing players. Don’t miss out by loading up F1® 25 between November 12 and January 7 across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
In a real-world season that continues to be unpredictable despite just a handful of races left on the calendar, we’re keeping you entertained in the virtual world too in Season 4, celebrating a breathtaking year. To read the detailed Patch Notes, detailing all the changes made to the game, head to the separate post linked here.
With each new special livery revealed by teams throughout the season, we’ve been hearing you loud and clear that there have been some highlights you want added to F1® 25, on top of those already added to the game since launch in May. And that’s exactly what we’re doing. In our biggest drop yet, you can expect a total of four Special Liveries added to the game from Ferrari, Red Bull, Sauber, and Racing Bulls, with six Driver Helmets up for grabs too. You’re going to have to work for them though! Introducing Survival Challenge, a new limited-time game mode available right from the Main Menu. Offering you a new way to play, Survival Challenge is a quick-fire, instant-action multiplayer mode where you’ll battle it out against four others in a fast-paced event. After lights-out, you’ll have two minutes to race on-track, then, when the timer hits zero, the car in last-place will be knocked out. Then, periodically, each backmarker will be wiped out leaving just one car to claim victory. As you play, you’ll earn a number of Survival Tokens that can be exchanged for the Special Liveries and Driver Helmets in the Event Catalogue. Here’s some quick facts about Survival Challenge:
With DRS immediately available and no collisions on the first lap, you can expect some quick starts, with each race taking no longer than 5 minutes to complete
Circuits include those featuring at the end of the real-world calendar (Brazil, Austin, Las Vegas, Abu Dhabi) as well as some of the more popular tracks from our game like Spa and Austria
Survival Challenge is split into two parts, with Tokens earned being wiped between parts 1 & 2, so be sure to exchange them before they’re gone
The Event Catalogue rewards will change from Part 1 to Part 2, with two liveries and three helmets available in each
It’s your choice which order you unlock the items in the Event Catalogue, with Liveries valued costing more than Helmets
There are four event goals per week, each rewarding 800, 1200, 1500, or 2000 Tokens, allowing you to earn a maximum of 5,500 Tokens before these goals reset at the end of the week
There are performance-based Token rewards too. Depending on whether it’s during Part 1 or Part 2, you’ll earn Tokens for criteria such as number of laps completed, how many events you finish, and distance travelled
Survival Tokens cannot be purchased in any way and are only earned by playing the Survival Challenge mode
I’m sure you’re wondering which Special Liveries and Helmets will be available to unlock. Here’s the rundown for each half of Season 4, as well as their corresponding cost to unlock:
Ferrari Monza livery - 2400 Tokens
Sauber Miami livery - 1800 Tokens
Hamilton Monza helmet - 1250 Tokens
Leclerc Monza helmet - 1250 Tokens
Antonelli Miami helmet - 900 Tokens
Red Bull Japan livery - 2400 Tokens
Racing Bulls Miami livery - 1800 Tokens
Verstappen "Orange Lion" helmet - 1250 Tokens
Verstappen Japan helmet - 1250 Tokens
Russell Miami helmet - 900 Tokens
As with all Special Liveries, once unlocked you can choose which livery you’d like to use when racing as that corresponding team, including in Career. Helmets are added to your inventory, equippable to your custom driver. We can’t wait to hear what you think of Survival Challenge.
With just a handful of races left on the calendar, the Driver’s Championship is still up for grabs, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri aiming for a debut title and Max Verstappen pushing for a remarkable 5th successive trophy. As always, we’ve analysed the latest batch of real-world results, spanning Azerbaijan to Mexico, and we’re updating the Driver Ratings accordingly, available to apply to existing saves from 10am UTC on November 14. That’s not all. Argentinian Franco Colapinto will line-up alongside Pierry Gasly at Alpine, with this change applying to new Career saves. Existing saves will still have Jack Doohan present, with Franco Colapito appearing in the Driver Market from the pool of 2024 Formula 2™ drivers. To learn more about Driver Ratings and how they’re calculated, you can take a look at this article. Here are some of the headline changes:
The first Argentinian on the Formula 1® grid in over 20 years, Colapinto has proved to be an incredibly popular driver with fans around the world. Now a familiar face on the grid for the 2025 season, Franco has had mixed fortunes at Alpine, and mirrors the driver he replaced in being the only ones without a championship point. Whilst he makes the switch in F1® 25 in the most recent update, his stats have been updated from his 2024 Formula 2™ card, reflecting his performances in the sport since his first race in Imola. His Formula 1® card starts with 68 Experience, 71 Racecraft, 73 Awareness, and 75 Pace resulting in an Overall Rating of 73.
Off the back of a string of bad results and little-to-no luck, Carlos Sainz had one of the more notable sets of stat drops in the previous Driver Ratings update. However, seemingly taking those drops personally, his performances and fortunes have flipped completely. Going from three points in the previous six races, Carlos amassed 22 in the following three, including a P3 finish in Baku, securing Williams’ first full-points podium since Lance Stroll at the same circuit in 2017. As such, Sainz’s rating swung back the other way, with improvements in Pace (+2) and Experience (+1) seeing his Overall rating climb back to 85.
Despite being paired with experienced teammate Esteban Ocon for his first season at Haas, Bearman has proven himself as a talented driver in his own right on multiple occasions in 2025. Whilst his points total may not have reflected some assured drives, a remarkable P4 finish in Mexico saw his total leapfrog his teammate’s tally, with a result that matched the team’s best ever finish. Breaching 80 for his Overall Rating, his Racecraft and Pace have each jumped three points, with his Experience getting a two-point boost too.
The Piastri we’ve seen in the last handful of races has been a very different driver to the one that started the season. With a strong championship lead and 12 top three finishes in the first 14 races, he didn’t grace the podium in any of the four races for this update, starting with a Lap 1 DNF in Baku. Whilst his other finishing positions have hardly been disasters, he’s perhaps felt the pressure of the chasing pair behind him in pursuit of becoming world champion. Oscar is the only driver who’s Overall Rating has dropped with this update (-1) due to drops in Awareness (-2) and Pace (-2). With Ratings boosts for Kimi Antonelli, Lando Norris, and several other drivers, be sure to check out the full Driver Ratings breakdown here, with updates published alongside the update on Thursday.
As with every new season, Podium Pass gets a refresh too. As you hit the track in all areas of F1® 25, you’ll earn XP towards each of the 50 levels of Podium Pass with exclusive rewards available in both the Free and VIP tiers. Amongst the Free tier rewards, you’ll find a full Shatter livery set (vehicle livery, race suit, gloves) and 2,500 PitCoin, whereas the VIP rewards include the Atlantic 2 sponsor livery set, and 6,500 PitCoin. Track your progress through the Podium Pass by opening the Player Hub from the Main Menu and be sure not to let those PitCoin go to waste by visiting the Podium Pass Store from time to time.
Keep your eyes peeled to your in-game inboxes in early December, as we’ll be dropping a free gift to all players. Don’t forget to follow @easportsf1 across social media for all the latest updates. Yet to get involved in the action? Pick up F1® 25 today to take center stage in your very own F1® blockbuster. - James / CM_TGK Social, Community, and Creator Manager @ EA SPORTS / Codemasters
Ahead of Season 4 launching on November 12, the latest title update will be made available for F1® 25 that includes a fan-favourite driver making the step up to Formula 1®. Patch v1.14 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Monday, November 10. Please ensure your PC or console is connected to the internet in order to receive the update.
A new feature exclusive to Season 4 (more details to be shared on Monday)
Additional Season 4 updates, including refreshed Podium Pass tiers and Podium Pass Store items
Latest Driver Ratings update based real-world results from Azerbaijan to Mexico
The following changes will be made as soon as the patch is available on November 10:
Franco Colapinto has replaced Jack Doohan at Alpine
Following the real-world driver change made earlier in the season, Franco Colapinto will now accompany Pierre Gasly at Alpine by default in areas of the game where this change is possible.
Please note, this update will not be made to existing Career save games, Braking Point, or F1® The Movie Chapter Scenarios. For existing Career saves, Colapinto will still be available to recruit from the F2™ 2024 driver roster.
Fixed several community-reported peripheral issues on PlayStation®5, including those related to Logitech G Pro, Logitech RS50, and Thrustmaster T598 devices
Added default controller support for the Asus Rog Ally X (2024)
Fixed an issue where the engineer could give incorrect tyre advice when on a drying track
Fixed a graphical issue with tyres which could happen when terminally damaged
Fixed an issue which prevented users from viewing multiple Tutorials in the Pause Menu
Various UI improvements
General stability improvements
Whether it’s on the EA Forums, r/F1Game on Reddit, or across our social media pages, thank you for making your voice heard by contributing to the F1® 25 discussion so far. Be sure to keep an eye on the Community-Raised Issues thread. This post on the EA Forums serves as the go-to place to stay up-to-date on some of what the development team is working on in relation to bugs and issues raised by you, the community. This thread will be updated regularly between patches. To be notified of these changes, sign-in to the EA Forums and tap the bell in the top-right corner of the post. If you would like to take the time to log a bug, please do so on our dedicated Technical Issues & Bug Reports page on the EA Forums, where a member of our team will get back to you. You can find the best bug reporting process by clicking here. We also have a number of support guides for F1® 25 including a PC Troubleshooting Guide and tips for setting up F1® 25 to work in Virtual Reality and Triple Screens on PC. These can be found in the F1® Game Info Hub on EA Forums. To keep up-to-date on all the other F1® 25 news, be sure to follow us across social media. Links to these profiles and other useful information can be found here. - James / CM_TGK
Social, Community, and Creator Manager @ EA SPORTS / Codemasters
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Several community-raised issues have been addressed in the latest title update for F1® 25. Patch v1.13 will begin rolling out at 10am UTC on Tuesday, October 14. Please ensure your PC or console is connected to the internet in order to receive the update.
Fixed an issue which could prevent users from creating mid-session saves in Career (PS5 Only)
Fixed an issue which could cause multiple track limits warnings to be shown for a single incident
Fixed an issue which was preventing Replays and Highlights from being saved when system account names were using non-unicode characters
Updated the McLaren, Aston Martin and Sauber vehicles so all Sports Update changes appear correctly
Fixed an issue which caused parts of the front wing, rear wing & and nose of the Red Bull to appear incorrectly from a distance
Updated the team UI colours for a number of F2 2025 teams
Updated the tyre compounds for the F2 2025 season
Times set in F2 2025 vehicles will now have the "25" icon next to them on the Time Trial Leaderboards
Fixed an issue where F2 cars could pit for the wrong tyres during changing weather conditions
Fixed an issue which could cause the wheel tethers to not work on certain F2 vehicles
Added Support for the Thrustmaster T98 Ferrari 296 GTB (PC/Xbox/PS5)
Added support for the Logitech RS50 (PC, Xbox, PS5) & RS Pedals (PC)
Added support for Cammus CP5 Pedals (PC)
Added support for the Nacon Revosim™ RS PURE (PC/Xbox)
Various UI Improvements
Whether it’s on the EA Forums, r/F1Game on Reddit, or across our social media pages, thank you for making your voice heard by contributing to the F1® 25 discussion so far. Be sure to keep an eye on the Community-Raised Issues thread. This post on the EA Forums serves as the go-to place to stay up-to-date on some of what the development team is working on in relation to bugs and issues raised by you, the community. This thread will be updated regularly between patches. To be notified of these changes, sign-in to the EA Forums and tap the bell in the top-right corner of the post. If you would like to take the time to log a bug, please do so on our dedicated Technical Issues & Bug Reports page on the EA Forums, where a member of our team will get back to you. You can find the best bug reporting process by clicking here. We also have a number of support guides for F1® 25 including a PC Troubleshooting Guide and tips for setting up F1® 25 to work in Virtual Reality and Triple Screens on PC. These can be found in the F1® Game Info Hub on EA Forums. To keep up-to-date on all the other F1® 25 news, be sure to follow us across social media. Links to these profiles and other useful information can be found here. Happy racing! - James / CM_TGK Social, Community, and Creator Manager @ EA SPORTS / Codemasters
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