EA has laid out the next steps for the EA Sports F1 series, giving fans a clearer sense of where the franchise is heading. Players who jump into F1 25 will have the chance to expand their experience next year with a paid update featuring the full 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship.
The expansion is being built to mirror the sport’s major changes for 2026, including new car designs, revised sporting regulations and updated teams and drivers. Looking ahead to 2027, EA plans to launch the next new game in the series. The goal is to deliver a deeper and more authentic take on Formula 1, with a wider range of ways to play and more gameplay choices.
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F1 25 has been an incredible success, fueled by the passion of fans and the energy of the sport,” said Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters. “With Formula 1’s momentum on and off the track, now is the perfect time for us to look ahead and build for the future. We’re fully committed to the EA SPORTS F1 franchise. Our multi-year plan extends this year’s excitement with the 2026 expansion and reimagines the F1 experience for 2027 to deliver even more for players at every level around the world.
EA says more information on the 2026 expansion, including pricing and release details, will be shared next year.
Published: Nov 18, 2025 06:43 pm