EA F1 25 2026 Season Pack | Audi, Cadillac, and the MADRING Madrid Circuit Coming June 3

What Is the F1 25 2026 Season Pack

Electronic Arts revealed the reveal trailer for F1 25: 2026 Season Pack on Wednesday, confirming a June 3, 2026 launch across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The paid expansion brings the full 2026 Formula 1 regulatory overhaul into the game, including two entirely new constructor entries and a brand-new street circuit. Players must own the base F1 25 title to access the expansion.

The pack's release is part of a deliberate strategy EA announced in November 2025: instead of shipping a standalone F1 26 game this year, the company extended F1 25's lifecycle with seasonal content. EA called F1 25 a "commercial and critical success" and committed to building on it through 2026 before returning to a full new release in 2027. Our Video Games hub tracks the broader gaming industry context for this kind of strategy shift.

2 New Teams | Audi and Cadillac Join the 2026 Grid

The most significant addition in the pack is the two new constructor entries that have joined the real-world 2026 Formula 1 grid:

• Audi, which completed its takeover of the Sauber Group and fields Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg. Bortoleto is one of the pack's three cover athletes.
• Cadillac, representing the first major American car manufacturer to enter Formula 1 as a constructor in the modern era. Cadillac's lineup features Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez. Bottas is the third cover athlete alongside Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton, racing for Ferrari in the 2026 season, completes the cover trio. His inclusion brings one of the sport's highest-recognition names to the front of the pack's marketing. Hamilton's move from Mercedes to Ferrari is one of the defining storylines of the current F1 era, and it tracks directly with the ongoing 2026 team performance picture our F1 coverage has been tracking across the season.

MADRING Madrid | The New Circuit That Lands In-Game First

The expansion introduces the MADRING circuit, the new Madrid street track added to the 2026 Formula 1 calendar. The in-game version is notable for its timing: players will be able to race the MADRING before the real-world Grand Prix is held later in the 2026 season. EA worked with the circuit's designers to produce a faithful layout representation, giving it a built-in advantage over any competing simulation.

This is a meaningful detail for competitive sim players who want to study circuit layout in advance, and it gives EA a marketing hook that goes beyond a roster update.

Why This Matters | EA's Expansion-Over-Sequel Pivot

EA's decision to release a paid season expansion rather than a full annual title is the more consequential story behind the pack announcement. The traditional sports game model, a new numbered title every year with a roster update and minor feature additions, has been under pressure from both critics and publishers for years. F1 25's approach of leaning into live-service seasonal content mirrors what EA Sports FC and Madden have pursued through Ultimate Team, where post-launch content drives the majority of revenue regardless of whether a new disc ships.

At $29.99 on console or $24.99 on PC, the expansion represents a significant saving for players already invested in F1 25. The full bundle at $49.99 also provides a lower entry point for new players than a typical $69.99 full-price launch. For context on how the broader gaming industry has been absorbing financial and structural pressure in 2026, see our coverage of Ubisoft's record operating loss and the studio consolidation wave it represents.

F1 25 2026 Season Pack | Pricing and Platforms

• 2026 Season Pack (console): $29.99
• 2026 Season Pack (PC): $24.99
• F1 25 + 2026 Season Pack bundle: $49.99

The pack launches on June 3, 2026. No early access tier has been announced. F1 25 base game ownership is required.

F1 25 2026 Season Pack | Key Details at a Glance

For F1 broadcasting context, including the growing battle between Apple TV and ESPN for Formula 1 rights in the United States, see our report on F1 chief Domenicali's comments on Apple TV surpassing ESPN. A fully new EA F1 title is confirmed for 2027.