Gamers, start your engines! EA is cranking the excitement to a new level with the announcement of the 2026 Formula One World Championship expansion for their smash hit, F1 25! Dropping as a sizzling paid content update, this expansion promises to turbocharge your racing experience with all the fire and fury of the upcoming season, including brand new cars, fresh faces on the track, and cutting-edge regulations that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat!
But that’s not all, fuel junkies! Fasten your seatbelts for 2027, because EA has something gigantic on the horizon. In 2027, they plan to reimagine the entire series into a more expansive experience, promising new ways to play for fans around the globe! Dubbed a “multi-year strategic investment,” this future-forward vision will take F1 gaming to unrivaled heights!
The creative engines are roaring at EA, with Lee Mather, Senior Creative Director at Codemasters, sharing, “F1 25 has been an incredible success, fueled by the passion of fans and the energy of the sport. 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.”
IGN is already singing praises, calling F1 25 the strongest entry since the beloved F1 2020, lavishing it with accolades for its broader and bolder approach to the sport. Codemasters has been steering the Formula One games since the F1 2009 release on Wii and PSP, while EA’s legacy with the sport kickstarted with F1 2000 on the PS1 and PC. If history is any indicator, the future's track is looking more thrilling than ever!
Let’s hear it for EA, full throttle into the future of F1 gaming! Can’t wait to burn rubber? Hit up Luke, IGN’s Senior Editor, for more insider deets on Bluesky @mrlukereilly!