EA Reveals First Look at F1 2026 Game with Season Pack Expansion

EA Sports has announced the F1 2026 Season Pack, a paid expansion for F1 25 that brings the sport's sweeping regulation changes to life. Instead of a standalone 2026 game, players can purchase the Season Pack separately or opt for the F1 25: 2026 Season Edition. This marks the first time since 2008 that the series skips a standalone yearly release, following EA's decision to pause the annual cycle for a major overhaul in 2027.

Why it matters:

The shift to an expansion model allows developer Codemasters to focus on a reimagined F1 experience for 2027 while still delivering the 2026 season to fans. For players, it provides immediate access to revolutionary car designs, new teams, and the Madrid circuit without buying a full new game – but it also signals a change in the franchise's long-standing release rhythm.

The details:

• The 2026 Season Pack introduces fully redesigned cars with active aerodynamics, a new overtake mode for strategic variation, and lighter, smaller chassis – all mirroring F1's real-world regulation overhaul.
• Two new teams join the grid: Audi and Cadillac, expanding the roster to 11 constructors, with room for a custom 12th entry in My Team mode.
• The Madring circuit in Madrid (5.4 km hybrid street/permanent track) is exclusive to 2026 machinery, featuring high-speed sections and technical corners.
• Cover stars include Lewis Hamilton (seven-time champion), Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto, and Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas – Hamilton praised the game's recreation of the new era.

What's next:

The Season Pack is set for release later this year. EA has confirmed a fully revamped F1 game is in development for 2027, positioning this expansion as a bridge to the franchise's next generation.