F1 25: 2026 Season Pack DLC Hands-On – Codemasters Tackles Formula 1's New Era
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Summary
The article is a hands-on preview/review of the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack DLC by Codemasters. It discusses how new Formula 1 regulations for 2026 (new engines, active aerodynamics, more battery management) have been translated into the video game. The piece explores whether the game captures the controversial changes to the sport, including the "overtake" button system, manual battery deployment, and the impact on racing authenticity. It compares the experience to previous F1 games and questions whether the new mechanics make the racing feel more like a video game than a simulation.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIs this still the pinnacle of motorsport? Or is it just F1 with Mario Kart mushrooms?
Codemasters have handled a fair few technical transitions since 2010, but this transition is unlike any other before.
New car regulations have brought new engines, more flappy wings, more battery management, more controversy and hand-wringing about the quality and authenticity of the racing than ever before.
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