F1 25

F1 25 is a far broader and better package than last year’s installment, and it’s comfortably the strongest the series has been since the fan favourite F1 2020.

Wonderfully authentic, but it's too familiar, cumbersome with a pad, and the career management is unusually tedious.

EA Sports F1 25 is overall another rock solid entry in the annual franchise. The driving is reliably good fun and impressively flexible, and the return of Braking Point is a welcome one, even if it's not the best story ever told. A robust set of modes means there's something for everyone, and it looks and sounds great on the whole. One or two career mode changes might ruffle some feathers, and navigating the game can feel slow, but by and large it's a podium finish for this F1 racer.

Veterans of the series should only consider F1 25 if they're specifically interested in the expanded My Team mode or invested in the next chapter of Braking Point. Otherwise, if you're satisfied with F1 24, there's no pressing reason to upgrade this year.

F1 25 doesn't feature much that's new, but this car handling may just be the best the series has ever seen.

While the integration of the F1 Movie leaves much to be desired, and F1 World still places a significant emphasis on microtransactions, F1 25 stands out as another solid instalment in Codemasters’ flagship series. It features the best version of Braking Point to date and includes meaningful gameplay additions to My Team. The new LIDAR-scanned tracks offer an exciting glimpse of the fidelity that could be achieved in future entries, and the Career mode remains one of the most robust in the genre. If you’ve always wanted to play a Formula One game, F1 25 is a fantastic place to start.

EA Sports F1 25 crosses the finish line with a solid, visually stunning experience. The use of Lidar enhances circuit realism, while the revamped Team Career mode adds strategic depth. The game includes varied modes like F1 World and Braking Point 3, appealing to both newcomers and veterans—provided they have a stable internet connection. Some drawbacks include predictable AI, uneven driver ratings, and limited Lidar application to only five tracks. Despite minor setbacks, the improved handling model and content-rich offering make it a benchmark for Formula 1 fans, delivering adrenaline, immersion, and fun.

F1 25, despite its flaws - which are largely a legacy from previous titles - brings improvements that help to make the sport more accurate.

F1 25 definitely represents a significant step in the right direction. Codemasters listened to the fans and delivered a more challenging and realistic simulation. The result is a game that rewards patience and skill, while also drawing players in with its dramatic story and new challenges.

F1 25 is just another annual sports game release that hasn't brought the anticipated changes. While the updates to My Team mode are genuinely cool, the persistence of the same technical issues effectively overshadows this.