Lewis Breaking News:Hamilton Faces Double Omission in EA Sports’ F1…read more
Lewis Hamilton Faces Double Omission in EA Sports’ F1…read more
Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has been notably absent from both the driver ratings and the standard edition cover of EA Sports’ upcoming F1 25 video game, leading to widespread fan dissatisfaction.
In the latest driver ratings for F1 25, Hamilton received an overall score of 89, a drop from his previous rating of 92 in F1 24. This places him below Fernando Alonso, who holds a 92 rating, and on par with younger drivers like Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and Carlos Sainz . Fans have expressed their discontent on social media, with some labeling the ratings as a “joke” and questioning the rationale behind ranking Hamilton alongside less decorated drivers .
Adding to the controversy, Hamilton is absent from the standard edition cover of F1 25. Instead, the cover features Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, and rookie Oliver Bearman, a selection that has left many fans perplexed. Some have described the choices as “random,” and others have criticized the cover as the “worst standard edition cover of all time” . While Hamilton does appear on the ‘Iconic Edition’ cover, his omission from the standard edition marks only the second time since 2015 that he has not been featured .
Despite these snubs, Hamilton remains a favorite among F1 gamers. In F1 24, he was the most selected driver in career mode, surpassing even his future Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc . This popularity underscores the disconnect between EA Sports’ decisions and the preferences of the gaming community.
As F1 25 is set to release on May 23, 2025, exclusively for current-generation consoles like the PS5, fans will be watching closely to see if EA Sports addresses these concerns in future updates or editions .
