Lewis Hamilton, fresh from his first Ferrari victory at the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint Race, has been announced as the sole cover star of the "EA Sports F1 25" Iconic Edition.
Interestingly, with seven world titles under his belt, Hamilton has never been the franchise's sole cover face — until now. His historic switch to Ferrari, uniting one of Formula 1's all-time great drivers with its most iconic team, merits this "Iconic" distinction.
Hamilton Thrilled Over New Ferrari
For Hamilton, "moving to Scuderia Ferrari HP is such an exciting new chapter" of his career. Knowing that he will be the next big cover star of the upcoming "EA Sports F1 25" Iconic Edition, the 40-year-old racing driver said that he was "energized and hungry" for what awaits him in his Formula One story.
According to MotorSport, the next F1 racing game is expected to unveil the first trailer on March 26. However, the full launch is expected to be in late May.
A Bittersweet Weekend in China for Hamilton
Hamilton's pace appeared to continue into the Chinese Grand Prix, where he finished sixth. The weekend then took a disheartening turn when both Ferraris were disqualified for excessive skid wear.
According to The Guardian, this historic double disqualification was an unwanted first for Ferrari and overshadowed what otherwise had been a strong weekend for Hamilton.
EA Sports Celebrates Hamilton's Influence
The Deluxe Editions of the F1 series were referred to as Champion's Editions for years, honoring the current champion — sometimes with EA Sports ambassador Max Verstappen. But Hamilton's switch to Ferrari was so shocking that EA Sports broke the tradition and opted to highlight the thrill of his team transfer.
As EA explains, it is a choice that resonates with the emotion and significance this moment has in the sport and among global fans.
Hamilton's Hands-On Approach to Cover Design
Hamilton worked closely with photographer Campbell Addy, whom he had worked with before on a magazine photo shoot. His role extended beyond posing as he shared ideas and feedback on how to make the theme of pride, prestige, and excitement a reality.
Hamilton personally favored walking and seated poses, a vision that was realized in the final cover.
Further details about "EA Sports F1 25's" gameplay and new features will be announced in the weeks ahead. Below is the premiere drop of the first trailer.
