EA SPORTS F1 25’s 2026 Season Pack arrives June 3 with new teams, cars and Madrid’s MADRING

What EA has confirmed

In the official Steam News announcement dated May 20, EA said the 2026 Season Pack for EA SPORTS F1 25 will be out on June 3. The post describes the pack as bringing players into “the new era of F1” with new teams, new cars and a new circuit. The game content is tied to F1 25, which must be owned separately, and the announcement notes that all game updates, an internet connection and an EA account are required.

EA’s wording also makes clear that some final car models will arrive in a post-launch update. That matters for players following the pack at launch, because the version available on day one may not represent the complete final set of models.

The release is framed as a dedicated season pack rather than a general patch, so the confirmed additions are not just balance changes. They are a content update centered on the 2026 ruleset, the roster and the new venue.

Cadillac and Audi expand the grid

The announcement says the F1 grid expands to eleven teams in 2026, and that the EA SPORTS F1 25: 2026 Season Pack is the only place players can drive the new entrants. Two brands are highlighted: Cadillac and Audi.

EA describes Cadillac as the first major American car manufacturer to join Formula 1. It also says Audi Revolut will be part of the pack, bringing Audi’s motorsport heritage to the top level of the sport.

The post names a number of driver line-up changes as part of the update. Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez headline the Cadillac team, Arvid Lindblad joins Liam Lawson at Racing Bulls, and Isack Hadjar partners Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing. Those are the line-up details explicitly provided in the announcement.

For players who follow the sport closely, these roster changes are more than cosmetic. They affect which team combinations can be selected in-game and give fans and content creators a chance to explore the 2026 field as presented by EA. In My Team, EA says players can customize their car and line up alongside the two new teams as the 12th team on the grid.

MADRING adds a new venue in Madrid

The new track in the pack is MADRING, which EA says is the first new Formula 1 circuit since 2023. The circuit is set in Madrid and is described as a hybrid street and purpose-built track.

According to the announcement, MADRING is 5.4 km long and features 22 corners. EA says it will be available only in the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and can be driven only with the 2026 cars, because the track was designed specifically for the new season.

The pack also links MADRING to the Spanish Grand Prix debut in Madrid. For racers, that means a fresh venue with a distinct layout rather than another variation of an existing course. For leagues, broadcast shows and online events, a new track typically changes setup preparation, race strategy and the flow of competition, even before broader competitive balance is considered.

New rules, new driving feel

EA’s announcement says the 2026 cars are lighter and smaller, with active aerodynamics designed to create a more responsive drive, whether players use a gamepad or a wheel. The company also says the 2026 rules and regulations are part of the experience, pushing racing toward more tactical decisions throughout a race.

One named feature is Overtake Mode, which EA says can deliver a boost of nearly 500 horsepower. The post presents it as a strategic tool for overtakes and battles, rather than a permanent performance increase. That makes it one of the most notable gameplay-specific additions confirmed in the pack.

These details matter because they show the 2026 Season Pack is not just about visual branding or updated line-ups. It is also meant to alter how races are approached, with an emphasis on timing, tactical deployment and managing the new package of car behaviour.

Why this matters to players and broadcast communities

For everyday players, the main takeaway is access: if someone wants the 2026-era teams, the new roster and MADRING inside F1 25, the Season Pack is the official route EA has announced. The pack also creates a clearer line between the existing game and the coming season content, which helps players decide whether to adopt the new era immediately or stay with older setups.

For tournament organisers, league admins and streamers, the update creates a natural reset point. New teams, a new circuit and new racing rules give a ready-made reason to schedule special events, season openers, community races or feature streams. Even without additional competitive detail from EA, the confirmed content alone is enough to alter event planning.

The Steam News post does not include broader esports programme details, prize information or competitive regulations. What it does confirm is a content package aimed at the next Formula 1 season, and that alone gives the wider F1 25 community a fresh set of talking points, from line-up changes to race-day strategy.