F1 25 Guide#
F1 25 is the latest entry in the official Formula 1 series from Codemasters, built on real 2025 season data — including all 24 circuits, 20 drivers, and 10 teams. It delivers the most authentic Formula 1 racing experience yet, taking you from complete rookie to world champion inside a fully immersive world of Formula 1.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (EA App)
Game at a Glance#
| Item |
Detail |
| Developer |
Codemasters |
| Publisher |
EA Sports |
| Engine |
Ego Engine (custom version) |
| Genre |
Racing simulation |
| Release date |
May 30, 2025 |
| Platforms |
PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC (EA App) |
| Season |
2025 FIA Formula One World Championship |
| Circuits |
24 tracks |
| Teams |
10 teams + a custom team |
| Drivers |
20 full-time drivers + reserve drivers |
| Cross-play |
Supported across all platforms |
| VR |
PSVR2 + PC VR support |
| Languages |
Full Chinese support (UI + subtitles) |
| DLC |
Season performance packs (free updates) |
Core Features#
| Feature |
Detail |
| Authentic V10 engine audio |
Classic V10 engine sounds play through the in-game radio — immersion turned all the way up |
| New dynamic weather system |
Sector-based rainfall — half the track dry while the other half rains, making strategy more complex |
| Upgraded AI opponents |
Redesigned AI with more realistic attacking, defending, mistakes, and on-track racing |
| F1 World online hub |
A brand-new online center with daily challenges, events, and rewards |
| VR mode |
Full PSVR2 and PC VR support for an immersive F1 experience |
| Cross-platform progress |
EA account sync keeps progress shared across multiple platforms |
| Director mode |
A brand-new replay system with broadcast-style camera switching |
| Classic content |
Classic F1 cars and drivers return — unlock legendary experiences |
System Requirements#
| Tier |
Minimum |
Recommended |
High |
| OS |
Windows 10 64-bit |
Windows 10/11 64-bit |
Windows 11 64-bit |
| CPU |
Intel i5-9600K |
Intel i7-10700K |
Intel i9-12900K |
| GPU |
NVIDIA GTX 1660 |
NVIDIA RTX 3070 |
NVIDIA RTX 4080 |
| RAM |
8GB |
16GB |
32GB |
| Storage |
100GB SSD |
|
|
| Frame rate |
1080p 30fps |
1440p 60fps |
4K 120fps |
Edition Comparison#
| Content |
Standard |
Champions |
Legend |
| Base game |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
| F1 World reward pack |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| 3-day early access |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Classic car pack |
|
|
✓ |
| VR mode |
Sold separately |
Sold separately |
✓ |
| Exclusive liveries |
|
5 |
10 |
| Season pass |
|
✓ |
✓ |
| Price |
¥298 |
¥498 |
¥698 |
Getting-Started Recommendations#
- Play the tutorial first — the in-game driving school covers every basic; give it 30 minutes before you race.
- Start at low AI difficulty — set the AI difficulty around 50 and raise it gradually; do not open against 100 AI.
- Turn on Flashback — the Flashback system lets you rewind a few seconds to correct mistakes; mandatory for beginners.
- Lean on preset setups — the game provides a preset setup for every track; run the preset first, then fine-tune.
- Start with Career mode — pick a mid-field team such as Haas or RB: less pressure, plenty of room to grow.
- Learn tyre management — F1 is a tyre-strategy game; protecting your tyres is the key to better results.
- Use replays to learn — watch the replay after each race to analyze your own mistakes and your rivals’ lines.
- Chase event objectives — every race has objectives; completing them earns R&D points, the core of your team’s growth.
- Join the community — the F1 25 Discord and Reddit communities are where you pick up advanced techniques and find race partners.
FAQ#
| Question |
Answer |
| How does Flashback work? |
Pause during a race, choose Flashback, pick the moment to rewind to, correct your mistake, and continue. |
| How do I raise my driver rating? |
Complete event objectives, cut down mistakes, and improve qualifying performance — sportsmanship in online races matters too. |
| Best R&D upgrade path? |
Prioritize chassis + power unit; aero packages can wait. |
| Does progress sync across platforms? |
Once your EA account is linked, PC and console progress sync — but saves cannot be transferred between different platforms. |
| How do I handle changing weather? |
Read dynamic weather ahead of time — pit timing decides races, and intermediates are 5-6 seconds per lap faster than slicks on a wet track. |
| How do I avoid pit-lane penalties? |
Respect the 80 km/h pit-lane speed limit strictly — do not cross the white line and do not collide with rivals. |
2025 Season Track Quick Reference#
| Circuit |
Country |
Type |
Laps |
Setup focus |
| Melbourne |
Australia |
Street / semi-permanent |
58 |
Low downforce, high brake stability |
| Shanghai |
China |
Permanent |
56 |
Medium-high downforce, top speed on the long straights |
| Imola |
Italy |
Permanent |
63 |
Medium downforce, kerb usage |
| Monaco |
Monaco |
Street |
78 |
Maximum downforce, soft suspension |
| Silverstone |
United Kingdom |
Permanent |
52 |
Medium-high downforce balance, high-speed cornering |
| Spa |
Belgium |
Permanent |
44 |
Low downforce, E1/E2 sector efficiency |
| Monza |
Italy |
Permanent |
53 |
Minimum downforce, highest top speed |
| Singapore |
Singapore |
Street |
62 |
Maximum downforce, cooling management |
| Suzuka |
Japan |
Permanent |
53 |
Medium-high downforce, flowing S-curves |
| Abu Dhabi |
UAE |
Permanent |
55 |
Medium-low downforce, traction |
Setup Parameter Quick Reference#
| Parameter |
Monaco |
Monza |
Silverstone |
Suzuka |
| Downforce |
11-11 (maximum) |
1-1 (minimum) |
7-7 |
8-6 |
| Differential acceleration |
60% |
50% |
65% |
55% |
| Differential deceleration |
50% |
55% |
60% |
50% |
| Camber front/rear |
-3.50/-2.00 |
-2.50/-1.00 |
-3.00/-1.50 |
-3.00/-1.50 |
| Toe-out |
0.05/0.20 |
0.00/0.05 |
0.00/0.15 |
0.05/0.15 |
| Suspension |
1-2 |
6-8 |
4-5 |
3-4 |
| Anti-roll bars |
1-1 |
7-7 |
4-4 |
5-5 |
| Brake pressure / bias |
100%/52% |
100%/52% |
100%/54% |
100%/53% |
| Tyre pressure front/rear |
22.0/21.5 |
23.5/22.5 |
22.5/22.0 |
23.0/22.0 |
Race Strategy Guide#
| Circuit |
Dry strategy |
Wet strategy |
Key pit window |
| Bahrain |
Medium-Medium-Hard (2 stops) |
Full wets → intermediates |
Lap 12-15 |
| Monaco |
Soft-Hard (1 stop) |
— |
— |
| Silverstone |
Soft-Medium-Hard (2 stops) |
Inters → slicks (inters last 15-20 laps) |
Lap 10-13 |
| Hungary |
Soft-Medium (1 stop) |
— |
— |
| Singapore |
Soft-Medium-Soft (2 stops) |
Inters can last the full race but are slow — safety car windows matter |
Lap 10-14 |
| Spa |
Medium-Hard (1 stop) |
— |
— |
Team Strength Rankings#
| Rank |
Team |
Engine |
Overall |
Notes |
| 1 |
McLaren |
Mercedes |
94 |
Excellent high-speed cornering — strong on every track type |
| 2 |
Ferrari |
Ferrari |
93 |
Strongest straight-line speed and power unit |
| 3 |
Red Bull |
Honda RBPT |
92 |
Aerodynamic design gives an edge in low-to-mid speed corners |
| 4 |
Mercedes |
Mercedes |
90 |
Steady race pace — strong tyre management |
| 5 |
Aston Martin |
Mercedes |
85 |
Best of the midfield — big development upside |
| 6 |
Alpine |
Renault |
82 |
Highly efficient under the budget cap — a value team |
| 7 |
Williams |
Mercedes |
78 |
Clear progress after budget increases |
| 8 |
VCARB |
Honda RBPT |
76 |
Red Bull’s second team — occasional highlights |
| 9 |
Haas |
Ferrari |
74 |
Stable lower midfield — scores points now and then |
| 10 |
Sauber |
Ferrari |
70 |
Smallest budget — but the 2026 regulations are a wildcard |
Summary#
F1 25 is the most complete and most authentic F1 game yet — it combines deep team management, realistic driving physics, and an unmatched race atmosphere. Whether you play for casual fun or serious competition, this guide will help you go further down the road to a world championship.
Now get going — see you on the track!
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Full Guides#
In-depth sub-guides — beginner basics, Driver Career, My Team, car setups, track guides for the full 2025 season, race strategy, online play, achievements, driver ratings, R&D upgrades, rules and systems, and reviews — are available in Chinese on NTGame’s F1 25 section, alongside pages covering challenge events, controls and settings, a gallery, lore, practical resources, tips, and update notes.