The f1 25: 2026 Season Pack brings Formula 1’s new era into EA SPORTS™ F1® 25 with an extensive set of updates. This article summarises what players need to know before the pack goes live, highlights the technical and gameplay changes, and outlines where and how you can get the new content. The pack launches worldwide on June 3, 2026 at 3PM UTC, and is available as an add-on for existing owners or as part of the 2026 Season Edition for newcomers.
Availability covers major digital storefronts including Steam, EA App and Xbox Series X/S. Note that the Season Pack builds on an existing copy of F1 25 while the Season Edition bundles the base game plus the 2026 content. For players on PC, consult the published system recommendations to match performance expectations.
New faces and constructors on the grid
The 2026 roster expands Formula 1 to eleven official teams. The two headline entrants are Cadillac and Audi Revolut, bringing manufacturer heritage and fresh liveries to the simulator. Cadillac arrives with experienced names such as Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez helping to steer the American operation in its first season. Audi’s involvement marks a major brand entry into F1 and will be represented by the Audi Revolut cars in-game.
Driver movements included in the pack reflect real-world transfers: Arvid Lindblad pairs with Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, and Isack Hadjar joins Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing. These lineup changes are integrated across modes so the updated grids are present in grand prix, Time Trial, split-screen and unranked multiplayer.
Technical overhaul: cars, aerodynamics and energy systems
The 2026 cars in F1 25 are smaller and lighter and introduce major gameplay-affecting features. Players will notice a reduced baseline downforce compared with previous model years and a greater emphasis on in-lap energy strategy. The pack implements active aerodynamics, letting you alter front and rear wing settings in real time to balance drag and downforce depending on track sections.
Central to on-track battles is the new overtake mode. Functioning as an enhanced ERS deployment, overtake mode temporarily raises power output — nearly a 500-horsepower equivalent surge in the simulator — to assist passes when activated in the prescribed zones. When activated the HUD battery indicator changes colour to denote the altered state, and rival cars may also use it, making straight-line exchanges dramatically different from previous seasons.
Energy management and driving technique
Energy harvesting and deployment play a far greater role than in prior generations. Battery charge fluctuates more across a lap and running to zero charge produces a marked drop in speed. Consequently, players who master lift-and-coast techniques will gain measurable lap-time advantages. The game includes assist options to automate boost and overtake deployment for those who prefer a less technical experience.
Aero modes and assists
The pack also models separate straight and cornering aero modes. Cornering mode is the default setting, while straight mode is enabled in designated activation zones and can be automated by an assist. This mirrors real-world operational choices and offers a new layer of tactical decision-making, especially on high-speed circuits.
MADRING: Madrid’s new purpose-built street circuit
One of the most visible additions is the new Spanish Grand Prix venue, MADRING. The circuit combines street-style sections with purpose-built corners over a 5.4 km layout containing 22 turns. Importantly, MADRING is designed specifically for the 2026 cars and is only drivable using the 2026 machinery included in the Season Pack or Season Edition.
The inclusion of a fresh track alters the calendar in Driver Career and My Team modes and will be present in single-session modes as well. Because MADRING was conceived for the new regulations, lap characteristics and overtaking opportunities are tuned for the active-aero and overtake mechanics described above.
Career implications, saves and mode availability
Due to the regulation changes, existing 2026 career and custom-team saves do not carry over to the 2026 season. Fictional teams such as Konnersport or APXGP cannot be migrated into 2026 Driver Career or My Team. When starting a new 2026 save, expect an updated calendar, fresh objectives and the expanded official grid; in My Team mode your custom constructor becomes the twelfth entry while the in-game grid expands to eleven official teams.
All core gameplay modes receive the update for 2026 content: Driver Career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, split-screen and unranked multiplayer. Some final car models and post-launch refinements will arrive in updates following release, so expect incremental improvements after launch.
In short, the 2026 Season Pack rewrites many fundamental aspects of F1 25: fresh teams and drivers, a new track, redesigned cars with active aero and a new overtaking system, and revised career progression that requires starting anew. Whether you buy the pack as an add-on or via the Season Edition, the update promises a notably different driving experience when it goes live on June 3, 2026 at 3PM UTC.
