- All New Teams: Two new teams join the 2026 grid: Audi, taking over Sauber, and Cadillac, marking the arrival of the first major American car manufacturer in Formula 1.
- New Driver Line-ups: Race against the latest driver line-ups. Racing Bulls welcomes Arvid Lindblad alongside Liam Lawson, Isack Hadjar joins Max Verstappen at Oracle Red Bull Racing, and fan favourites Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Pérez headline Cadillac’s entry.
- New Track: Get ready to race at MADRING†, the first new F1® circuit since 2023. Set in Madrid, this hybrid street and purpose-built track will challenge you in high-speed action across 5.4 km and 22 adrenaline-filled corners.
- New Cars and Regulations††: Feel the thrill of the 2026 F1® grid and get behind the wheel of lighter, smaller cars with cutting-edge active aerodynamics for a more responsive drive, whether you're using a gamepad or a wheel. These next-gen cars, enhanced by F1® 25's improved physics, offer exhilarating racing for both seasoned pros and newcomers ready to conquer the new F1® era.
Custom teams and career saves from the 2025 season do not transfer to the 2026 season. Konnersport or APXGP teams cannot be added to the 2026 season of Driver Career or My Team.
†MADRING circuit can only be driven with 2026 cars.
††Some final car models will release in a post-launch update; internet connection required.
