I was never satisfied just being a driver or owner. Running a real F1 team felt too far away for me, especially on the F1 24 My Team mode. That changes with F1 25’s My Team 2.0. The update represents an entire revolutionary transformation rather than a regular modification. With My Team 2.0, I can truly own my team, make strategic off-track decisions, manage facilities, and recruit personnel. This all helps shape my team's roadmap in line with my vision.
Today, let’s explore the eight new changes that I'm looking forward to in My Team 2.0 before the release of F1 25:
Engineering: A New Era of R&D Strategy
In F1 25 My Team 2.0, engineering finally gets the complexity it deserves. As a team owner, you're no longer just ordering upgrades—you now decide how R&D unfolds. Want to push upgrades for both drivers at the same time? It will save resources, but it also stretches timelines. Or should I focus all-in on one driver to hit an urgent deadline? Risky, but potentially rewarding.
Personally, I love this extra layer of tension—it really makes you think like a team leader. And yes, how you prioritize your drivers can impact future contract talks. Choose wisely!
Personnel: Driver Management with Real Consequences
This is probably my favorite addition—driver contracts now feel personal. You get to negotiate, face-to-face, with multiple drivers ahead of the signing season. But here’s the kicker: if word leaks that you’re talking to someone else, it can backfire big time.
This adds a delicious layer of drama to building your dream lineup. This system helps me weigh tough choices between veteran consistency and rookie potential.
Workforce: The Unsung Heroes Behind the Scenes
Beyond the glitz of race day, your support crew matters more than ever. Your team provides tangible benefits, from faster product development to quicker facility upgrades. But it’s not all smooth sailing—the more people you hire, the faster your costs stack up.
You’ll have to walk the tightrope between performance and budget. For me, finding the right balance is like running a startup that aims for the championship.
Corporate: Where Money Meets Identity
This is the nerve center of your operation—your corporate facility isn’t just about paying bills. It’s where you plan your budget, prevent overspending, and stay within your cost cap. Honestly, it feels like playing F1’s version of chess. Every financial decision impacts your future.
And as a bonus, this is where you’ll craft your team’s identity through a revamped Decal Editor. Can’t wait to mess with that!
Your Base of Operations: A Strategic Playground
The My Team 2.0 headquarters stands as one of the most exciting additions to F1 25. The headquarters offers more than just looks. It serves as a functional base for you. Investing in facility upgrades now gives the team leaders more personal satisfaction. The headquarters helps team owners improve skills or address weak spots. The choice is yours. Players earn XP in team ownership by managing negotiations and improving facilities.
Managers can boost their management skills by gaining XP in the game. Fast cars aren't the main goal anymore. Now, the focus is on smart leadership.
Strategic Responsibility: Control Behind the Curtain
Gone are the days when being a driver or owner limited your ability to make decisions. Now that you’re the team owner, it feels more real. So, strategy hits differently. You get to pick which of your two drivers takes the wheel during race weekends. Late in the season, and your top driver is close to clinching the title? Jump in and go for the gold. But maybe your second driver has a better shot at disrupting rival teams for a Constructor’s edge. The calls you make aren’t just race-based—they define your leadership style.
Develop a Fanbase: Accolades That Matter
If you played Driver Career before, you’ll see the Accolades back. This time, they come with great perks. F1 25 makes these more than just badges of honor. Rack up accolades, and your Fan Rating climbs. A higher Fan Rating opens the door to better sponsors, more prestige, and even elite driver signings. Plus, rivalries with other teams now feed into this system. So yeah, beating your rivals doesn’t just feel good—it fuels your rise.
Familiar Faces, New Possibilities: A Dream Grid You Didn’t See Coming
This part blew my mind. You and AI teams can now recruit icons like Senna and Schumacher. You might find yourself up against legends on modern teams. Imagine wheel-to-wheel battles with icons in current-gen cars—pure goosebumps. And the surprises don’t stop there. Want to shake up the grid even more? According to the F1 25 leaks, it lets you bring in an 11th team like Konnersport or APXGP, yep, the one from the Apple movie. You can even run them yourself in My Team mode. Wild!
My Team 2.0 in F1 25 establishes a new benchmark that transforms what the bar was previously defined as. F1 25 stands out with its depth, strategy, and control system.
This game raises the bar for the F1 series and all racing games. The new update is so impressive that you might want to begin a whole new career.