EA is offering Formula 1 fans a reason to hit the throttle this week. F1 25, the official game of the FIA Formula One World Championship, is free to play from October 16-20 across several platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam.
Players will have full access to the entire F1 25 experience during this limited-time event, which includes the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship, the dramatic Braking Point story mode, and the immersive My Team 2.0 career mode.
This is the perfect opportunity to try out the newest F1 title, regardless of whether you're a returning driver or a newcomer to the grid.
Haas Pro Challenge: Take On Oliver Bearman
EA Sports is commemorating Haas' home race with a unique in-game event called the Haas Pro Challenge as the real-world Formula One grid travels to Austin, Texas, for the United States Grand Prix.
To set the stage, rookie driver Ollie Bearman and teammate Esteban Ocon went head-to-head at the Circuit of the Americas to see who could set the fastest lap. It's your turn to beat Bearman's time now that he has won.
Haas' 2025 United States Grand Prix livery will be available in-game concurrently with its real-world premiere on October 15, when gamers may enter F1 World and try to duplicate or beat Bearman's lap.
Extra Rewards and Discounts
Those racing throughout the free weekend can look forward to Double Podium Pass XP, helping you progress faster than the game's rewards system.
Additionally, if you decide to continue racing after the free trial, EA is offering 30% off F1 25 across all digital platforms until October 20. All your progress and unlocked content from the trial will carry over when you purchase the full game, so you can continue your career seamlessly.
(Note: PlayStation discounts apply only to the Standard Edition.)
How to Play the Free Trial
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam
- Dates: October 16–20, 2025
- Includes: Full access to all game modes (F1 World, Braking Point, My Team 2.0, Career, and Online)
- Progress: Saved and transferable if you purchase the full game
Hit the Track
This free-to-play weekend offers you the opportunity to fully experience the EA Sports F1 25, whether your goal is to recreate the 2025 Formula One season, tackle the Braking Point story, or take on Ollie Bearman's challenge in Austin.
So buckle up, start your engine, and get ready to show off your speed on the quickest tracks in the world without spending a lot of time, for this week.
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