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F1 25 Season 5 starts with two Scenario Races and a refreshed Podium Pass

Season 5 runs from January 7 to March 3 across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, adding two Scenario Races, new reward liveries, and a refreshed 50-level Podium Pass.

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Season 5 is now live in F1 25, with a new batch of live-service content running from January 7 through March 3. The official announcement outlines two Scenario Races, a refreshed Podium Pass, and reward unlocks tied to both events and seasonal progression in the Season 5 announcement.

What changed

Features

  • Season 5, titled The Podium Awaits, is live from January 7 to March 3 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
  • Two Scenario Race events headline the season.
  • The Podium Pass has been refreshed for Season 5, with 50 levels and rewards in Free and VIP tiers.
  • Players earn XP toward Podium Pass progression across the game.
  • The announcement also reiterates that the 2026 Season will feature as a paid expansion to F1 25, with more to be revealed alongside Season 6.

Tracks

  • One Scenario Race centers on Hulkenberg at the British Grand Prix.
  • Another challenge described in the announcement tasks players with working through the field from 15th on the Singapore circuit.

Cars

  • In the Hulkenberg Scenario Event, finishing the objective unlocks the Pixel-Powered Special Livery, used by Sauber at the Spanish Grand Prix.
  • The second Scenario Race is Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix, available for the full Season 5 period.
  • Finishing on the podium in the Verstappen Scenario unlocks the Racing Bulls Special Livery from the British Grand Prix.
  • Free Podium Pass rewards include a Jagged livery set and 2,500 PitCoin.
  • VIP rewards include the Qu'est? 2 sponsor livery set and 6,500 PitCoin.
  • The post also reminds players that new and existing Sponsor Liveries can now be used in My Team Career.

For league ops, we should flag the March 3 cutoff and decide whether to schedule an optional community challenge around these Scenario Races and their unlocks.

From the changelog

Structured change list parsed from the official notes.

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  • A nail-biting conclusion, a new champion crowned, and headline-grabbing stories up and down the grid - the 2025 Formula 1® season was certainly one to remember.
  • In F1® 25, we’re paying tribute to some of the electrifying moments with two Scenario Races making up the top-billing for Season 5 of the game’s live service.
  • Running from January 7 through until March 3, the podium awaits across PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
  • [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45557445/7a7b16c2c6143aac128d1c60074344a1e168d1ee.png"] [h1] SEASON 5: THE PODIUM AWAITS [/h1] In what was a monumental year in the sport, F1® 25 Season 5 looks back with two Scenario Race events from a pair of experienced drivers, alongside the refreshed Podium Pass.
  • [h2]Race Scenario: Hulkenberg at the British Grand Prix (Jan 7 - Mar 3)[/h2] Ending a run of 239 race starts without a Podium, Nico Hulkenberg’s performance at the British Grand Prix will no doubt be one he remembers fondly.
  • [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45557445/ddee837c2363a88b4f4478dc415d92e729f62cd6.png"] [h2]Podium Pass: Season Five (Jan 7 - Mar 3)[/h2] As with every new season, Podium Pass gets a refresh too. No matter what area of F1® 25 you indulge in, you’ll earn XP towards each of the 50 levels of Podium Pass with exclusive rewards available in both the Free and VIP tiers.
  • [h2]A Look to the Future[/h2] In case you missed it, we shared an [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3059520/view/624439114720083988"]important update about the future of EA SPORTS F1 towards the end of last year, including the announcement that the 2026 Season will feature as a paid expansion to F1® 25 .
  • As we approach the hotly-anticipated real-world 2026 season, we’ll be sure to share in the excitement, and reveal more of what’s to come alongside Season 6. Make sure you don’t miss any of the info by [url="https://linktr.ee/easportsf1"]following @easportsf1 across social media .
  • Yet to get involved in the action? [url="https://www.ea.com/games/f1/f1-25/buy"]Pick up F1® 25 today to take center stage in your very own F1® blockbuster.

tracks

  • It was a perfect storm (literally); a successful battling of the elements, an ideal strategy play, and a combination of solid driving and, of course, a little luck. This all resulted in that long streak without a trophy finally coming to an end for both driver and team.
  • We've put together a theoretical challenge to serve as a testament to his resolve. In this challenge, you'll be tasked with fighting your way through the pack from 15th on the notoriously challenging Singapore circuit, with the aim of snatching a trophy.
  • Track your progress through the Podium Pass by opening the Player Hub from the Main Menu and be sure not to let those PitCoin go to waste by visiting the Podium Pass Store from time to time.

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  • For this Scenario Event, you’ll aim to recreate this moment for yourself, landing Sauber’s first podium since 2012. Do so, and you’ll unlock the Pixel-Powered Special Livery , ran by the team at the Spanish Grand Prix.
  • [img src="{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45557445/5f86c22e99b993e05496df568457cc58f6cbe97a.png"] [h2]Race Scenario: Verstappen at the Singapore Grand Prix (Jan 7 - Mar 3)[/h2] The second Scenario Race, available simultaneously throughout the length of Season 5, pays homage to Verstappen’s epic chase of the McLaren’s in the final races of the 2025 season.
  • Despite a 104 point deficit following the Dutch Grand Prix, Max managed to take the fight to both McLarens, eventually finishing the Driver’s Championship in second just two points adrift from the eventual champion, Lando Norris.
  • If you finish on the podium as Max in this Scenario Race, you’ll earn the Racing Bulls Special Livery from the British Grand Prix as your reward.
  • Amongst the Free tier rewards, you’ll find a full Jagged livery set (vehicle livery, race suit, gloves) and 2,500 PitCoin, whereas the VIP rewards include the Qu'est? 2 sponsor livery set, and 6,500 PitCoin.
  • Don’t forget, you can now use new and existing Sponsor Liveries in My Team Career , opening up more customisation options in this popular mode. You can read [url="https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3059520?emclan=103582791475078853&emgid=523109775233254697"]more about that here .

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