F1 25: Everything you need to know

Codemasters’ annual Formula 1 series returns this year, with EA Sports F1 25 racing onto PC and consoles this summer amid an exciting and unpredictable season. Here’s everything we know so far about F1 25.

What is F1 25?

EA Sports F1 25 is the official Formula 1 video game, featuring all the drivers, teams and tracks in the 2025 championship. It’s developed by veteran racing game studio Codemasters and published by EA.

What is new in F1 25?

F1 25 introduces several noteworthy new features, including the return of the Braking Point story mode, a long-overdue My Team revamp, laser-scanned tracks and reverse layouts.

There is also a new scenario mode recreating scenes from the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt.

F1 25 release date

F1 25 will be released on 30th May 2025, with early access starting on 27^th May 2025 for those who pre-order the Iconic Edition. 

F1 25 platforms

F1 25 will be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Will F1 25 be on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One?

No, F1 25 will not be released on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One. This marks the first time an F1 game hasn’t had a cross-generation release since the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles launched. It’s also the first time an F1 game hasn’t launched on PS4 or Xbox One in ten years. 

F1 25 editions, price and pre-order bonuses

There are two F1 25 editions available to pre-order. Featuring Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz and Oliver Bearman on the cover art, the Standard Edition includes an F1 75 Celebration Pack, F1 World Starter Pack and 5,000 PitCoin as pre-order bonuses. Bearman’s appearance marks the first time a rookie racer has starred on an F1 game cover.

The deluxe Iconic Edition, on the other hand, includes a “multitude of perks linked to cover star Lewis Hamilton and the film F1” and 2025 season liveries for F1 24’s Time Trial mode.

As for how much each edition costs, the Standard Edition retails for £69.99 / $69.99, while the Iconic Edition will cost £89.99 / $89.99. Like F1 24, the Standard Edition will have a physical release, while the deluxe version will be digital only.

Here’s a breakdown of everything included in the Standard and Iconic Editions:

Standard Edition

• F1 75 Celebration Pack
• F1 World “Starter Pack”
• 5,000 PitCoin
• Price: £69.99 / $69.99

Iconic Edition

• F1®75 Celebration Pack
• Three days early access
• F1The Movie – Chapter scenarios
• F1 World Bumper Pack
• 18,000 PitCoin
• Lewis Hamilton Iconic Pack
• APXGP Team Pack
• F3 Driver Icons
• A collection of 2025 liveries for F1 24 Time Trial mode
• Lewis Hamilton “King of Silverstone” F1 World Event in F1 24
• F1 TV Pro one-month subscription (USA only)
• Price: £89.99 / $89.99

F1 25 trailer

Alongside the announcement, F1 25’s reveal trailer gives us a first look at this year’s F1 title, with glimpses of Braking Point 3, reverse layouts and F1 movie crossovers.

You can watch F1 25’s reveal trailer below.

F1 25 system requirements

F1 25’s system requirements are nearly identical to F1 24’s.

Here are the minimum and recommended system requirements:

F1 25 minimum system requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit Version 21H1 or newer
• Processor: Intel Core i5-6400 | Core i5-9600k (VR) or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Ryzen 5 2600X (VR)
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 (6GB) | GTX 1660Ti (VR) | RTX 2060 (RT) // AMD RX 570 (8GB) | RX 590 (VR) | 6700XT (RT) // Intel Arc A380 (VR/RT)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 100 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
• VR Support: Meta Quest 3 + Link // Meta Quest 2 + Link // Oculus Rift S // HTC Cosmos // HTC Vive Pro // Valve Index // HP Reverb G2
• Additional Notes: CPU: AVX2, 4 cores @ 2.2Ghz or greater // GPU: Shader Model 6.6 or newer // Network: 1Mbps up with < 60ms ping

F1 25 recommended system requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64-bit Version 21H1 or newer
• Processor: Intel Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 (+VR) | RTX 3070 (RT) // AMD RX 6600XT | RX 6700XT (VR) | RX 6800 (RT) // Intel Arc A580 (VR/RT)
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 100 GB available space
• Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
• VR Support: Meta Quest 3 + Link // Meta Quest 2 + Link // Oculus Rift S // HTC Cosmos // HTC Vive Pro // Valve Index // HP Reverb G2
• Additional Notes: CPU: AVX2, 4 cores @ 2.2Ghz or greater // GPU: Shader Model 6.6 or newer // Network: 3Mbps up with < 30ms ping

Revamped My Team mode

My Team is one of the series’ most popular modes. Here, you manage a fictional race team, create a driver, hire a teammate and oversee everything from car development to choosing sponsors. Since it was introduced in F1 2020, My Team has remained mostly unchanged, with Codemasters prioritising redesigning the career mode in F1 24.

For the first time in five years, My Team is getting a significant revamp in F1 25. Instead of being a driver-owner, you’re now the team boss, managing a pair of drivers, which is a more accurate reflection of modern F1. This creates unique scenarios, where favouring a driver can affect their perception of you.

Elsewhere, R&D has been overhauled, with research and development split into two separate systems. After researching an upgrade, you must now build it manually. You can also choose whether to build one or two parts simultaneously. Building one part is quicker but less cost-effective, with only one driver benefiting from the upgraded car.

There’s also a new Team HQ and facility upgrade system, Fan Points that unlock new rewards and an expanded pool of driver icons you can hire, including Formula 3 drivers.

Braking Point is back

After being absent in F1 24, Braking Point is returning in F1 25. In F1 23, the story mode focused on drivers Aiden Jackson, his arch-nemesis Devon Butler and Butler’s sister Callie Mayer racing for the fictional Konnersport team in playable scenario events.

Braking Point 3 looks set to continue where F1 23 left off, with the yellow-liveried Konnersport car and Callie Mayer featuring prominently in the reveal trailer. Codemasters is teasing a “dramatic event” that will “throw the team into chaos,” as well as new difficulty options and “alternative viewpoints at key moments in the plot.”

Laser-scanned tracks and reverse layouts

Codemasters’ F1 games are often criticised for their inaccurate circuits. For F1 25, Codemasters has used LIDAR laser-scanning technology to improve the accuracy of “several” tracks and enhance trackside detail. However, which tracks have been updated is yet to be confirmed.

In a surprise reveal, F1 25 will also feature reverse layouts of existing tracks. Silverstone, Red Bull Ring and Zandvoort were shown in the trailer with cars driving in the opposite direction. Other venues with reverse layouts are yet to be confirmed. This should help make up for the lack of new circuits on the 2025 calendar.

F1 25 driver list

Naturally, F1 25 features Formula 1’s full driver lineup in the 2025 championship, including rookies Oliver Bearman and Kimi Antonelli. In My Team and Driver Career, you can also F3 drivers for the first time along with historic driver icons, esports drivers and Konnersport’s Aiden Jackson and Callie Mayer.

You can view F1 25’s full driver list here.

F1 25 track list

F1 25 will feature all 24 circuits from the 2025 Formula 1 championship. Five of these have been rebuilt with laser-scanning technology, including Bahrain, Miami, Melbourne, Suzuka and Imola.

For the first time, Silverstone, Austria, Zandvoort will also have optional reverse layouts.

You can view the full F1 25 track list here.

Will F1 25 have a new engine?

Despite ditching the ancient PS4 and Xbox One consoles, F1 25 will still be powered by Codemasters’ in-house Ego engine rather than an all-new engine. It remains to be seen if it will use an updated version to take advantage of the current-gen consoles or the same engine used since F1 2015.

Will F1 25 have VR support? 

Yes, F1 25 will support VR on PCs. Codemasters has confirmed support for the following headsets:

• Meta Quest 2
• Meta Quest 3
• Oculus Rift S
• HTC Cosmos
• HTC Vive Pro
• Valve Index
• HP Reverb G2

PSVR2 compatibility for PlayStation 5 is yet to be confirmed, though no F1 games have supported Sony’s headset so far.

F1 movie scenarios

To celebrate the launch of the F1 movie in June starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski , F1 25 will feature playable scenarios inspired by events in the film with the APXGP team car. These will be exclusive to the Iconic Edition, with more to be added post-launch.  

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