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F1 25

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X
Genre: Racing
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Codemasters
Release Date: May 30, 2025

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'F1 25' Kicks Off Season 2, Includes First Driver Ratings Update And Hamilton's Ferrari Win

by Rainier on July 23, 2025 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT

This Story is Yours. Leave your mark on the world of racing in F1 25, the official video game of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship.

Take the spotlight in the latest instalment of the fan-favourite story mode, Braking Point, with Konnersport now battling for championships, as a dramatic event throws the team into chaos. Braking Point now comes with multiple difficulty settings catering for returning vets and rookies making their F1 debuts. The on-track excitement ramps up with the upcoming event film of the summer, Apple Original Films’ F1, launching worldwide in cinemas this June from Warner Bros. Pictures.

Popular game mode, My Team receives its first significant overhaul with players calling the shots as the owner of their F1 team. Take on new responsibilities before getting behind the wheel as either of the team’s drivers. On track, F1 25 continues to innovate through the power of its EGO engine. Enabling increased circuit authenticity made possible through LIDAR technology, several tracks and their surroundings are transformed with a more realistic look and feel.

As Formula 1 celebrates its 75th anniversary, players can compete alongside and against the biggest driver line-up change in several years, including Lewis Hamilton’s unprecedented move from Mercedes to Ferrari. The 2025 season promises to deliver the most unpredictable and dramatic season. With new stars trying to make a name for themselves, established drivers challenging for podiums, or veterans hoping for a World Championship on a new team, F1 25 allows players to re-create every breathtaking moment through various single-player and new collaborative options. 

Electronic Arts today launches its second season of content for EA SPORTS F1 25, the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

 

Running from July 23 through September 16, Season 2 features new challenges and rewards inspired by recent real-world action on the track. The game will deliver multiple Seasons of content throughout the year, each packed with thrilling racing moments and gameplay experiences shaped by the evolving storylines of the 2025 grid.

Season 2 invites players to relive two of the most talked-about Sprint moments — Lewis Hamilton’s first win in Ferrari red at the FORMULA 1® CHINESE GRAND PRIX and Kimi Antonelli’s disrupted pole effort in Miami — giving fans the chance to revisit or rewrite the outcome in these Scenario Events. The fan-favourite Elimination mode also returns for a limited time, now featuring F1 cars. With the last-place driver knocked out every 25 seconds, this multiplayer mode is a relentless test of speed and survival. Weekly rewards will be awarded to those who can outpace the competition.

Reflecting the evolving competitive landscape of the sport, F1 25 delivers its first Driver Ratings update of the year as part of Season 2, with each upcoming Season introducing a refreshed set of ratings. Going live on July 24, the update considers recent performances, real-world historic data, and insights from a panel of experts. Rising stars Oscar Piastri, Isack Hadjar and Kimi Antonelli have made some of the biggest leaps, while changes to Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Yuki Tsunoda capture the shifting dynamics at the front and midfield. Full Driver Ratings standings available here.

“We’re thrilled at how F1 25 has been received by players and excited to build on that momentum with a Season that deepens their connection to the sport,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “Our goal for Season 2 has been to capture the unpredictable nature of the 2025 Championship — from the most sweeping Driver Ratings update yet, to empowering fans to shape their own stories on the grid.”

To celebrate McLaren’s 1-2 victory at their home Grand Prix, all players who log into F1 25 between July 30th and September 16 will receive the special McLaren x Google Chrome Livery – British GP 2025 via in-game mail.

Players who own F1 23 or F1 24 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, EA app, Epic Games or Steam can take advantage of a 15% pre-order loyalty* discount†† off the Iconic Edition.

F1 25 is available for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.


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