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EA Sports Skips Standalone F1 26, Plans Reimagined Return in 2027

The 2026 season will be delivered as a paid F1 25 expansion under a strategic reset.

Overview

  • EA and Codemasters will release a premium F1 25 update in 2026 that adds new cars, teams, drivers, and next season’s regulations.
  • The expansion is set to reflect the grid’s growth to 22 cars, including Cadillac’s entry, with reporting also noting Audi’s planned arrival.
  • RaceFans reports the 2026 Madring street circuit will not be included in the update.
  • Pricing and release timing for the 2026 content have not been announced.
  • The pause ends the series’ long annual cadence; EA calls it a multi-year investment backed by Formula One Management and the teams, with CodemastersLee Mather emphasizing continued commitment and a 2027 reboot.