EA Sports and Codemasters have set the numbers for the 2026 grid in F1 25, and they cover all 22 drivers across the expanded eleven-team field. Max Verstappen sits at the top with a 95 Overall, while new world champion Lando Norris climbs to 94 and George Russell rounds out the leading trio at 93. The ratings drop with the F1 25: 2026 Season Pack, which adds the Cadillac and Audi teams, the new MADRING circuit in Madrid, and the 2026 cars.
Release time: June 3, 2026 at 3PM UTC
Full F1 25 2026 Season Pack driver ratings
Every driver carries an Overall Rating (RTG) built from four core stats. Pace has the biggest single influence on the Overall number. The table below lists the complete roster as it ships with the Season Pack.
| Driver | RTG | EXP | RAC | AWA | PAC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Verstappen | 95 | 88 | 96 | 82 | 97 |
| Lando Norris | 94 | 83 | 93 | 82 | 97 |
| George Russell | 93 | 83 | 94 | 93 | 94 |
| Charles Leclerc | 92 | 83 | 92 | 91 | 93 |
| Oscar Piastri | 91 | 77 | 95 | 81 | 92 |
| Lewis Hamilton | 91 | 98 | 93 | 91 | 89 |
| Fernando Alonso | 90 | 99 | 87 | 85 | 91 |
| Carlos Sainz Jr. | 86 | 88 | 88 | 80 | 86 |
| Sergio Perez | 85 | 92 | 83 | 81 | 85 |
| Alexander Albon | 85 | 84 | 87 | 77 | 85 |
| Nico Hulkenberg | 85 | 88 | 85 | 85 | 85 |
| Esteban Ocon | 84 | 83 | 85 | 84 | 84 |
| Valtteri Bottas | 84 | 89 | 75 | 95 | 87 |
| Pierre Gasly | 84 | 83 | 83 | 78 | 85 |
| Oliver Bearman | 83 | 72 | 88 | 70 | 83 |
| Isack Hadjar | 83 | 71 | 81 | 82 | 85 |
| Andrea Kimi Antonelli | 83 | 70 | 83 | 75 | 85 |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 80 | 69 | 81 | 77 | 81 |
| Liam Lawson | 79 | 73 | 79 | 71 | 81 |
| Lance Stroll | 77 | 84 | 77 | 73 | 77 |
| Franco Colapinto | 73 | 69 | 71 | 74 | 75 |
| Arvid Lindblad | 68 | 32 | 70 | 60 | 72 |
What EXP, RAC, AWA, and PAC mean in F1 25
The four sub-stats feed into the Overall Rating and also control how each AI driver behaves on track. Knowing what they change helps you set AI difficulty and read which rookies are likely to climb.
| Stat | Name | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| EXP | Experience | The number of races a driver has entered in their career. |
| RAC | Racecraft | How well a driver works through the field, including overtakes and defense. |
| AWA | Awareness | The ability to avoid incidents or penalties during a race. |
| PAC | Pace | How close a driver gets to the fastest race and qualifying lap times each weekend. |
| RTG | Overall | A blend of all stats, with pace weighted the heaviest. |
Experience leans on career history, which is why veterans like Fernando Alonso (99 EXP) and Lewis Hamilton (98 EXP) top that column, and why rookies sit low. Arvid Lindblad starts at 32 EXP because he carries over his F2 rating from F1 25. Racecraft and awareness shape how stubborn the AI is in wheel-to-wheel fights and how often it avoids spins on busy restarts or wet laps.
How the 2026 driver ratings are calculated
EA Sports and Codemasters evaluated every driver on the 2026 Formula 1 roster using a mix of long-term race data, current-season form, and input from broadcast analysts and experts. The result is a snapshot of each driver's standing at the Season Pack launch, not a fixed value. You can read the full breakdown and individual driver pages on the official F1 25 ratings hub.
Ratings shift through the season as performances change. Several notable moves are already in place for the 2026 launch:
| Driver | RTG | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Lando Norris | 94 | +2 Overall after his title, with Racecraft and Pace boosts. |
| Lewis Hamilton | 91 | Holds his Overall, gains +1 Racecraft following his Canada podium. |
| Kimi Antonelli | 83 | +3 Overall after a strong rookie year and a winning run. |
| Gabriel Bortoleto | 80 | +1 Overall, breaking into the 80s for the first time with Audi. |
| Valtteri Bottas | 84 | Returns with Cadillac, carrying his last grid rating from F1 24. |
| Arvid Lindblad | 68 | Debuts with his F2 rating; expected to rise on strong early form. |
Antonelli and Lindblad are both flagged as drivers whose numbers should climb soon, so expect updates rather than fixed values for the newer talent.
How to use the ratings in Career and multiplayer
The numbers do real work in-game beyond looking good on the roster screen. They guide AI behavior in races, help match teammates in lobbies, and set baseline expectations in long save files.
For custom races, line up AI difficulty with the ratings. A 95-rated driver placed on a higher difficulty produces behavior closer to that score. In Career or My Team, prioritize young drivers with high RAC or PAC but low EXP as development prospects, while high-EXP veterans will manage tyre life and race situations more cleverly against you.
F1 25 2026 Season Pack release and access
The F1 25: 2026 Season Pack and the F1 25: 2026 Season Edition launch worldwide on June 3, 2026 at 3 PM UTC for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. If you already own F1 25, the Season Pack adds the 2026 content directly to your game. If you are starting fresh, the Season Edition bundles the base game with the new season.
The 2026 content runs across Driver Career, My Team, Grand Prix, Time Trial, Split-Screen, and Unranked Multiplayer. Starting a new 2026 save brings the updated teams, drivers, rules, objectives, and a calendar that includes the new Spanish Grand Prix at MADRING. In My Team, your custom squad becomes the twelfth on a grid that officially expands to eleven teams. You can wishlist the Season Pack on Steam, the EA App, or Xbox Series X|S.
Treat the launch numbers as a starting point. With Norris promoted, Antonelli surging, and rookies like Lindblad and Bortoleto set to rise, the ratings you see on June 3 will not be the ones you finish the season with.