Electronic Arts announced that EA Sports F1 23 players can jump into Time Trial challenges with selected all-new 2024 team cars prior to this weekend’s opening race by pre-ordering* EA Sports F1 24.

For a time-limited period, a new loyalty program rewards drivers who own any of F1 2021, F1 22, or F1 23 with a 15% discount when they pre-order the F1 24 Champions Edition.

As a bonus, players will also receive the McLaren and Alpine 2023 F1 esports liveries, which will seamlessly carry over to F1 24.

Electronic Arts invites everyone to join the grid as part of EA Sports F1 24’s ‘Free To Play’ weekend*. Between November 21 and 25,  players can experience the thrill of the final rounds of the 2024 F1 season and race for free in the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship™. To mark the occasion, F1 24 is gifting all players** a unique livery inspired by the three-time World Champion, Max Verstappen, and designed by LA-based legendary artist Lefty Out There.

Fans worldwide can Be One of the 20 with the game available as a free trial across PS4 and PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). Those racing in-game through the weekend can hit the ground running with Double Podium Pass XP, quickly unlocking new content and rewards. New players can also purchase the game at 60% off the standard retail price*** from platform retailers during these dates, with all in-game progress and content saved from the trial. 

“With both the 2024 Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championship still up for grabs, this is the most exciting end of season we have seen in a while. We want everyone to jump into the cockpit and experience the edge-of-your-seat excitement of being an F1 driver during this free-to-play weekend,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director for EA Sports F1 24. 

To celebrate the final three races of the season, Lefty Out There, a visual artist recognised for his bold and intricate style, caught up with Max Verstappen and created the Champions Livery, a design inspired by Max’s championship wins, mentality, and personal style for F1® 24. All players can redeem the time-limited livery via in-game mail until January 6.

 

New players can make the most of the latest season of live service content** and earn exclusive rewards through bite-sized challenges in ‘F1® World’, the in-game hub that connects drivers with more ways to engage with the sport. In Season 4, fans can test their skills against McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, in a Pro Challenge to win the recently unveiled Chrome Livery. To maximize their chances of winning the fan-favourite McLaren livery, players can check Oscar’s breakdown of the FORMULA 1 PIRELLI UNITED STATES GRAND PRIX 2024 here. A new Challenge Career will also reflect on seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s remarkable career with Mercedes, inviting fans to relive his most memorable moments on-track while unlocking themed rewards.

More details on Season 4 can be found here. 

*Limited time Free Play Weekend. Free Play Weekend time is subject to change. Free Play Weekend starts on PlayStation and Xbox at 10:00pm UTC on November 21st, 2024 and ends 8:00pm UTC November 24th, 2024. Free Play Weekend starts on Steam at 10:00pm UTC on November 20th, 2024 and ends 10:00pm UTC November 25th, 2024. Internet connection, EA account, and acceptance of EA User Agreement (terms.ea.com) required to play. EA’s Privacy & Cookie Policy applies. Access on console platforms may require a premium console account. Additional in-game content may be available for purchase and is available for continued use in the full game; purchased content will not be refunded upon completion of the Free Play Weekend. 

**Requires EA SPORTS™ F1® 24 and all game updates.

***Offers may vary or change. See retailer for details.

Alongside a second wave of new season liveries coming at the end of April, players who pre-order will receive several valuable items connected directly to F1 24 at launch. The digital-exclusive Champions Edition equips drivers with two new Formula 1 Icons, 18,000 Pitcoin and an F1 World Bumper Pack featuring resources for single and multiplayer gameplay events. They will also receive up to three days of early access starting May 28, and all pre-orders come with one bonus VIP Podium Pass. Players pre-ordering the Standard Edition will receive 5,000 Pitcoin and an F1 World Starter Pack.

EA Sports F1 24 is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, (EA App, Epic Games Store, and Steam).