Free pack adds new cars, teams, drivers, and the Madrid circuit to the official Formula 1 game.
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EA SPORTS released the 2026 Season Pack for F1 25 this Friday, an update that brings all the changes of the new era of the category to the official Formula 1 game. The content is already available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The update incorporates the 2026 regulations, the new cars, teams, and driver line-ups for the season, as well as introducing the Madrid circuit (Madring) even before its official debut on the Formula 1 calendar, scheduled for September.
Among the main new features is the inclusion of the two new grid teams: Audi and Cadillac. Players will also be able to compete with the updated line-ups of the category, including Sergio Pérez and Valtteri Bottas for Cadillac, Isack Hadjar at Red Bull, and rookie Arvid Lindblad at Racing Bulls.
The pack also offers the first virtual experience of the Madrid circuit, which will host the Spanish GP. According to EA SPORTS, the layout was developed to provide more competitive races and favor wheel-to-wheel battles.
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The update also follows the new generation of Formula 1 cars, built under the 2026 regulations. The vehicles are smaller and lighter, as well as featuring active aerodynamics systems. The game also now includes the new “Overtake” and “Boost” modes, which replicate the energy management strategies introduced in the real category.
Another new feature is the adaptation of the popular My Team mode for the new era of Formula 1. Players will be able to create and manage their own team as the 12th member of the grid, facing the challenges of the new technical and sporting rules of the category.
EA also confirmed the continuation of the partnership with Lewis Hamilton. The seven-time world champion continues to act as ambassador of the F1 franchise during the 2026 season of the game.
Owners of F1 25 can already download the new content for free. For those who do not yet have the game, EA also made available the special “2026 Season Edition,” which includes the base title and all updates of the current season.
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