EA F1 25 update 1.04 is available to download on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official F1 25 1.04 patch notes, the latest update enhances AI starts, reduces tyre smoke, fixes career mode bugs, updates Williams visuals, and improves game stability. Additionally, F1 25 patch 1.04 also fixes goal tracking, updates accolades, and correctes radio and driver number issues.
F1 25 1.04 Patch Notes – June 23, 2025
Patch 1.04 Summary – Key Updates
- AI drivers now launch more competitively across all difficulties.
- Tyre smoke visuals reduced and fade faster for better visibility.
- Career mode fixes for driver contracts and cost cap graph issues.
- Williams team gets sponsor and cosmetic updates, including a new partner.
- Stability improvements across multiple game areas, including crash fixes.
F1 25 Patch Notes – Version 1.04
AI Improvements
AI Race Starts
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AI start behavior adjusted to improve competitiveness off the line at all difficulty levels.
Career & My Team
Contract & Graph Fixes
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Fixed bug preventing new driver negotiations after Season 1 in My Team.
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Corrected Cost Cap graph to reset properly at the start of a new season.
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Updated Driver Accolades through the end of the 2024 season (applies only to new save games).
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Drivers hired mid-career now won’t be assigned number 1 or 99.
Visual & Track Enhancements
Tyre Smoke
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Reduced thickness and quicker fade of tyre smoke from skids and lock-ups.
Circuits
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Minor track surface fixes at Miami and Japan.
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Lighting in team garages improved at Japan.
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Shadow improvements across various circuits.
Vehicle Updates
Williams Team
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Added real-world sponsor Airia to Williams: updates to race suits, crew clothing, paddock visuals, and FW47 car livery.
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Adjusted placements for FanCapital and Keeper logos.
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Introduced “JV Carrot” sponsor.
Time Trial
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Kick Sauber car now uses correct driver number.
Audio Updates
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Engineer no longer incorrectly discusses Safety Car window after rewinds.
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“Teammate Status” radio now provides accurate timing info.
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Game intro now features official 2025 F1 Opening Titles music.
Braking Point
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Engineer now gives fewer redundant target position updates.
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Fixed silent phone call issue when declining previous calls.
Multiplayer Fixes
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Invitational lobby settings now sync Simulation settings for all players.
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Licence Level restrictions now correctly enforced in lobbies.
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Spectators no longer see “Caution” messages flickering during races.
Customisation
Decal Editor
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Fixed issues with number/sponsor placement and rotation.
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Improved decal mirroring and asymmetrical placement.
Peripherals
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Fixed Force Feedback issue on certain wheels after restarting Time Trial.
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Added support for:
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Asetek Forte
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La Prima
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Tony Kanaan wheelbases (PC only)
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Accessibility
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Enhanced Tinnitus Relief Filter: frequency starts lower and fades in gradually.
Stability & Miscellaneous
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Fixed Rewind bug that could re-break DRS after repair.
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Various UI improvements.
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General stability enhancements and crash fixes based on player reports.
Audio Updates
Teammate Status Radio Command
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Fixed an issue where the ‘Teammate Status’ radio request was not functioning as intended.
Career Mode Fixes
Constructors’ Goals Status
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Resolved a bug causing Constructors’ goals to show as ‘Failed’, even when objectives were met or exceeded.
Driver Accolades
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Updated Driver Accolades to reflect results from the 2024 season.
My Team Driver Numbers
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Fixed an issue with incorrect driver numbers being assigned in My Team mode.
Recently, the game was released with positive reviews. Unfortunately, since the release, players are experiencing F1 24 server issues with the game. F1 25 version 1.004 will address a few of these errors.
Download free F1 25 update 1.004.000 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
