One of the big news of the F1 25 2026 season pack is Madring, the new Spanish Grand Prix circuit located in Madrid, and the first new F1 circuit since 2023. «The Madring circuit is only available to drive with the 2026 cars, as this track was designed specifically for the new season,» explains Electronic Arts. It is a 5.4 km, 22-curve route that combines technical and closed sections with high-speed straights, as well as urban and custom-built elements.
The F1 grid is also expanded with the arrival of Cadillac, the first major American car manufacturer to join the competition, and Audi, a German brand that debuts in the Formula 1 circus as an engine supplier and official team after the purchase of Sauber. The driver roster is updated and incorporates Arvid Lindblad in Racing Bulls.
At the gameplay level, «the biggest difference in 2026 lies in how the cars behave and the level of control you have over them,» says the development team. Players will get behind the wheel of lighter, smaller cars, which feature active aerodynamics for more responsive driving. Among the decisions that will have to be made in the race is when to deploy the new Overtaking Mode, which offers a boost of almost 500 horsepower. The front and rear wings can also be adjusted in real time with active aerodynamics.
Players who have F1 25 and purchase the 2026 season pack must start a new save game to access the new season content.