United Kingdom, Nov. 20 -- Electronic Arts has confirmed that F1 25 will receive a premium paid expansion to cover the 2026 Formula One season, replacing the franchise's traditional annual sequel for the first time.

The publisher announced the shift as part of what it calls a "strategic reset" for the racing series, marking a break from the yearly release cycle Codemasters has followed since EA acquired the studio in 2021.

Instead of launching F1 26, players will receive a substantial expansion for F1 25 that introduces the sport's major 2026 changes - including new cars, revised regulations, updated teams, and refreshed driver rosters.

Lee Mather, senior creative director at Codemasters, said F1 25's success and Formula 1's rising glo...