F1 24 Season 5 adds elimination mode and retro liveries

F1 24 Season 5 starts this week on 8^th January, adding the fan-favourite elimination mode plus new Challenge Career and Pro Challenge events with more rewards to win.

Ahead of what will hopefully be an exciting Formula 1 season with Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari, among other driver changes, F1 24’s live service updates continue, with Season 5 starting this week.

Starting on 8^th January, Season 5, dubbed ‘Shifting Gears’, brings a new Challenge Career and Pro Challenge, as with most F1 24 season updates. But the biggest surprise is the return of the fan-favourite elimination mode.

Elimination mode returns to F1 24

Season 5’s headline addition is the return of elimination mode. Available between 8^th January and 5^th March, this multiplayer mode sees the driver in last place eliminated every 30 seconds.

Finishing seventh above at least once a week will unlock one of the following rewards:

 Week 1 (8-15 Jan)

• Reward: “Tidal” Race Suit

Week 2 (15-22 Jan)

• Reward: “Tidal” Gloves

Week 3 (22-29 Jan)

• Reward: “Tidal” Livery

Week 4 (22 Jan-5 Feb)

• Reward: “Tidal” Helmet

Week 5 (5-12 Feb)

• Reward: Profile Badge

Week 6 (12-19 Feb)

• Reward: Sponsor Decal

Week 7 (19-26 Feb)

• Reward: Podium Emote

Week 8 (Feb 26-Mar 5)

• Reward: Driver Pose

Elimination mode was previously only available in F1 24 with F2 cars. Now, this mode can be tackled with 2024 F1 cars for the first time in F1 World – albeit for a limited time.

This isn’t the first time elimination mode has been removed and reappeared in the F1 game series, having featured in F1 22 and F1 23 as limited-time events.

New Challenge Career and Pro Challenge events

Alongside the elimination mode, Season 5 adds new Challenge Career and Pro Challenge events, with new rewards to unlock.

From 8^th January – 3^rd February, the Challenge Career celebrates Daniel Ricciardo’s achievements after the Honey Badger retired from Formula 1 in 2024.

The ‘Nitro Buzz’ livery, unlocked by completing Season 5’s final Challenge Career event.

Each chapter relives key moments from his career, including his first Red Bull victory in 2024. Completing each Challenge Career event unlocks the ‘Nitro Buzz’ helmet, race suit, gloves and livery.

Episode #1 (8-15 Jan) – Australia, China

• Reward: “Nitro Buzz” Helmet

Episode #2 (15-22 Jan) – Monaco, Canada

• Reward: “Nitro Buzz” Race Suit

Episode #3 (22-29 Jan) – Hungary, Belgium

• Reward: “Nitro Buzz” Gloves

Episode #4 (29 Jan-3 Feb) – Monza, Azerbaijan

• Reward: “Nitro Buzz” Livery

Season 5’s Pro Challenge, on the other hand, puts the spotlight on Red Bull’s Liam Lawson, who will replace Sergio Perez for the 2025 season. Beating the New Zealand driver’s lap time will unlock the eye-catching VISA CashApp RB special livery from the 2024 Miami Grand Prix.

Beat Liam Lawson’s lap time to unlock the 2024 Miami Grand Prix VISA CashApp RB special livery.

In addition, two retro-inspired liveries are also on offer in Season 5. The Grove Classic livery can be unlocked in the first VIP tier of the new Podium Pass, while the Hethel Classic livery can be bought at the in-game store with premium currency known as ‘PitCoin’ points. 

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