Codemasters and EA Sports have rolled out Update 1.06 for F1 25, targeting some of the simulation`s most persistent challenges. Available now across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, this patch focuses heavily on refining the car handling experience, particularly under challenging wet conditions, alongside addressing numerous other gameplay and stability issues.
Perhaps the most significant change addresses the unpredictable nature of wet weather racing. Players often found the automatic gearbox in rainy conditions led to frustrating short-shifting in higher gears, hindering their ability to compete with the AI on pace. Patch 1.06 adjusts this automatic behavior, aiming to level the playing field and make rainy races genuinely competitive, rather than a lottery influenced by gearbox logic.
Complementing this, adjustments have been made to front ride height and floor friction. Previously, player cars seemed to suffer disproportionately from underbody scraping, losing top speed where AI cars did not. The update reduces this effect, ensuring that clipping the track surface is less punishing and more consistent between player and AI.
Beyond the heat of the race, the patch also brings welcome stability to the Driver and My Team career modes. Several critical issues that could derail a save have been addressed, including rare scenarios where a team might end up with three drivers, a player could receive no contract offers at the season`s end, or a My Team outfit couldn`t fill its driver roster. These fixes are crucial for long-term player engagement, preventing frustrating roadblocks in your virtual championship bid.
A slew of other improvements rounds out the update. Graphical glitches at various tracks, specific car model errors (farewell, strangely damaged Alonso car), and minor inconsistencies have been ironed out. Audio cues from the race engineer have been refined, offering more relevant advice on tire wear and correctly identifying car issues – no more being told a DRS problem is an `engine issue`. PC players benefit from updated OpenVR SDK, HDR/FreeSync fixes, and the integration of AMD FSR 3.1.4, promising better visual fidelity and performance options. Even the game`s menu system and stability receive attention, with UI improvements and general stability fixes.
And finally, for those who follow the real-world drama, a small tease suggests the virtual grid might soon reflect recent heroics. Sauber`s Nico Hülkenberg, fresh off ending his monumental podium drought (and Sauber`s since 2012) at Silverstone, is hinted as a likely candidate for a driver rating boost. It seems the virtual world, much like the real one, sometimes needs a moment to catch up to extraordinary performances.
Overall, Update 1.06 appears to be a significant step towards refining F1 25`s core simulation, addressing player pain points and enhancing the overall experience both on track and in the career modes.
Full F1 25 Update 1.06 Patch Notes:
- Made minor adjustments to front ride height and floor friction levels to reduce the effect that underbody scraping has on a player`s top speed.
- Made adjustments to the automatic gearbox in wet conditions. This will reduce short shifting in higher gears and enable the player to compete more effectively with the AI.
- Updated the OpenVR SDK (PC Only).
- Fixed an issue at Bahrain which would cause cars to briefly drop down as they drive out of the garage.
- Added a fix to prevent an issue in new Driver Career saves where, under certain circumstances, a team could hire three drivers.
- Added a fix to prevent an issue in new Driver Career saves where, under certain circumstances, the player could be left without a contract offer from any team at the end of a season.
- Fixed a rare issue in My Team Career where a team could fail to hire enough drivers for the following season.
- Updated Sponsor boards at various tracks.
- Updated the time of day for Qualifying and the Sprint Race at Miami.
- Fixed various minor graphical issues at various tracks.
- Fixed an issue with Fernando Alonso`s car which could appear incorrect after receiving terminal damage.
- Joshua Pearce now has the British flag on his car.
- Updated the post-race Engineer VO for Ferrari.
- Fixed an issue in Driver & My Team Career where the broadcast commentary team could refer to it being the 2025 season after season one.
- When the player has low tire wear the Engineer will now recommend extending the stint instead of coming in for a pit stop.
- Fixed an issue where at the first race of the season, the Engineer could refer to the previous race.
- Fixed an issue preventing the `Vehicle Condition` Engineer voice command from working correctly.
- The Engineer will no longer inform you that a problem with the DRS is an engine issue.
- Fixed a number of minor issues with the placement and appearance of numbers and sponsors in the Decal Editor.
- Improved the visual quality in Far Chase camera view when using PlayStation®5 Pro Quality Mode.
- Fixed an issue on PC which could cause the game to appear incorrectly on some HDR monitors, particularly those supporting FreeSync Premium Pro.
- The `Ultra Max` detail preset has been removed from graphics cards which cannot support this preset (PC Only).
- Updated the AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) implementation to version 3.1.4.
- Improved the visual quality of various items when shown in the Item Store.
- Added a `Play Preview` button to the Tinnitus Relief Filter in the Accessibility Options menu.
- Fixed a number of issues which were caused by using a Rewind while in the pit lane.
- F1 Movie Preview chapter is now relabelled as `Free Preview`.
- Fixed an issue where, in places where there`s a mid-chapter driver swap, the second driver would be given the first driver`s harvested ERS.
- Fixed an issue with UDP to ensure the year is always set correctly.
- Various UI improvements.
- General stability improvements.
