F1® 24 PATCH NOTES (V1.18)

Season 6 represents the final tailor-made season for EA SPORTS™ F1® 24, as we look back on some of the 2024 calendar’s finest moments.

The v1.18 patch for F1® 24 begins rolling out at 11am UTC on March 3, 2025. Please ensure your device is connected to the internet in order to receive the update. 

Here’s a list of everything that’s been updated in this latest patch:

v1.18 Patch Notes

• Added Season 6 content, including new Podium Pass and Shop items
  • Two new customisation sets in Podium Pass: X-Gear and Degradation (VIP)
  • Four new customisation sets in the Shop throughout Season 6: Performance, Arrow Trinity, Retrotalgic, Vortex
• Added six new F1 World Events, spread out randomly across Season 6, each one representing the exciting moment from the 2024 F1® season as five lap races (updated weekly)
  • Zhou Guanyu at Qatar
    • Zhou Guanyu earned his first points of the 2024 season at Qatar. Can you repeat his achievement?
  • George Russell at Spa
    • Employing an unexpected one-stop strategy, George Russell managed to get his Mercedes W15 home and win the race before being disqualified. Take control and navigate George to the top of the podium
  • Yuki Tsunoda at Brazil
    • After an unbelievable performance, Yuki Tsunoda qualified 3rd for the Brazillian Grand Prix. Can you beat his finish of 7th?
  • Alex Albon at Baku
    • Both Williams cars started the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in the top ten. Can you beat Alex Albon's 7th place finish?
  • Daniel Ricciardo at Singapore
    • The end of an era. Experience Daniel Riccardo's final race at Singapore
  • Hulkenberg at Silverstone
    • Recreate Nico's amazing 6th place finish at the British Grand Prix
• Fixed an issue which could sometimes cause graphical problems when changing the shutter speed in Photo Mode
• Fixed an issue which could case vehicle liveries to appear incorrectly when viewed at a distance (PS4® Pro only)
• Added the ability to rotate and scale the Unity Badge Emblem
• Added a new XP reward for completing your first Race of the Day
  • This change will apply following the online services update on March 4

Thank you to all the drivers around the world who have made their voices heard, contributing to making F1® 24 the best experience for all players. 

Following the conclusion of Season 6, gameplay elements of F1® 24 that rely upon season-based updates, such as Fan Zones and Podium Pass, will continue to be refreshed every eight weeks. Events from previous seasons, item shop promotions, and F1 World content and events will update on a daily and weekly rotation. 

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