EA SPORTS F1 25: 2026 Season Edition
34 guides
Driving
F1 25: AI difficulty calibration guide
EA recommends calibrating AI difficulty against your teammate rather than using one universal number for every circuit.
F1 25: driving assists progression guide
EA recommends Medium traction control and ABS on as a strong beginner baseline. Driving assists should be reduced progressively rather than disab...
F1 25: camera and field-of-view guide
Camera choice affects consistency because your view changes how speed, distance and corner placement are perceived. EA notes that TV Pod remains...
Tracks
F1 25: Baku City Circuit guide
Baku combines an extremely long straight with tight and unforgiving street sections. EA's official guide describes it as a circuit where low down...
F1 25: LIDAR circuits and track authenticity guide
F1 25 uses LIDAR scanning and additional real-world data to improve track geometry, kerbs, surface detail and barrier placement at selected circu...
F1 25: MADRING Madrid circuit guide
MADRING combines high-speed purpose-built sections, tight street sectors and the banked Le Monumental corner. It can only be driven with the 2026...
F1 25: track acclimatisation and practice guide
Career practice programmes and Time Trial are valuable tools for building circuit knowledge. EA specifically recommends track acclimatisation for...
Getting Started
F1 25: 2026 Season Edition beginner guide
The 2026 Season Edition combines F1 25 with the 2026 Season Pack. New players can learn through Braking Point, Driver Career, Grand Prix and prac...
F1 25: 2026 Season Edition and Season Pack guide
Owners of F1 25 can add the 2026 Season Pack, while new players can buy the 2026 Season Edition containing the base game plus the 2026 content.
Setup
F1 25: brake bias guide
Brake bias can be changed on the fly through the MFD or assigned shortcuts and is one of the most useful live adjustments.
F1 25: how to download and test other players' setups
F1 25 lets players load setups from Time Trial leaderboard entries, providing a quick way to test a configuration used by another driver.
F1 25: complete car setup guide
Every circuit demands a different compromise between top speed, stability, rotation and traction. EA's setup guidance starts with the largest han...
F1 25: setup by track type guide
EA Help separates setup philosophy by circuit demand. High-speed tracks reward lower downforce and stability, while tight tracks need more grip a...
F1 25: wet-weather setup guide
Wet conditions reduce available grip and punish aggressive balance. EA's official setup advice recommends more downforce and softer suspension to...
Story
F1 25: Braking Point 3 guide
Braking Point 3 is F1 25's narrative mode, continuing the Konnersport storyline through cinematic scenes and race scenarios.
Career
F1 25: 2026 Career save and compatibility guide
The 2026 Season Pack updates teams, drivers, cars, rules and calendar. Driver Career and My Team require a new save to use the 2026 content.
F1 25: Career Mode beginner guide
EA's 2026 master guide recommends a top-tier team as an easier starting point, a midfield team for a moderate challenge and My Team for the most...
F1 25: My Team finances and cost-cap guide
The management model makes spending a competitive decision. A larger workforce and faster development can help performance but also increases fin...
F1 25: Driver Career guide
Driver Career lets you race across multiple seasons using a real driver or a custom character, while rivalries and team opportunities shape the l...
F1 25: My Team driver management guide
My Team requires you to manage a pair of drivers rather than only your own avatar. Form, morale, growth potential and contract value all matter.
F1 25: My Team facilities and workforce guide
My Team facilities drive the organisation behind the cars. Workforce size can speed part development and facility improvement but also increases...
F1 25: My Team 2.0 complete guide
My Team 2.0 changes the role into a more management-focused team owner. You manage the organisation and recruit two drivers who represent the tea...
2026 Season
F1 25: 2026 cars, rules and active aero guide
The 2026 grid introduces lighter and smaller cars, active aerodynamics and a much larger electric contribution from the power unit. EA built thes...
F1 25: 2026 ERS and boost management guide
The 2026 cars produce much more electric power, so full deployment drains the battery quickly. EA recommends precise manual use rather than holdi...
F1 25: F2 2026 season guide
The September 2026 update added the F2 2026 season with updated teams, drivers, cars, liveries, helmets and calendar for owners of the 2026 Seaso...
Hardware
F1 25: controller and wheel controls guide
The 2026 cars make quick access to ERS, brake bias and MFD functions more valuable. Controls should therefore prioritise actions you need during...
F1 25: controller, wheel and VR compatibility guide
EA maintains a current compatibility list for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, covering major hardware from Fanatec, Logitech, Thrustmaster...
Online
F1 25: cross-play guide
Cross-play is supported across F1 25's competitive online ecosystem on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
F1 25: F1 World and Invitational events guide
F1 World acts as a hub for multiple competitive and event-based experiences. F1 25 added Invitational events that can be unlocked and shared with...
F1 25: Ranked, Unranked, Leagues and Custom Lobbies guide
F1 25 supports competitive online experiences including Ranked, Unranked, Leagues and Custom Lobbies, with cross-play across PC, PlayStation 5 an...
F1 25: Time Trial guide
Time Trial is one of the best tools for learning braking points and comparing consistent lap pace. It also lets you inspect and load setups from...
Customisation
F1 25: car and team customisation guide
F1 25 expands visual customisation, including a Decal Editor connected to the Corporate side of My Team management.
Support
F1 25: live updates and patch guide
F1 25 and the 2026 Season Pack continue to receive patches and sports updates. The September update added F2 2026 and additional current-season c...
F1 25: troubleshooting and support guide
EA Help maintains troubleshooting for F1 25 as well as general PC, console, EA app, DirectX and connection problems.