EA SPORTS™ F1® 24: Patch 1.14 Notes & Season 4 Preview

November 13, 2024

EA SPORTS™ F1® 24 has released its latest update (v1.14) in anticipation of Season 4, titled "Champions Legacy," set to begin on November 13. This update not only paves the way for new content but also introduces a range of visual improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.

Season 4 Content Highlights (Available from November 13)

Pro Challenge: Oscar Piastri (Nov 13 - Jan 6)
Challenge Career: Lewis Hamilton (Nov 13 - Jan 6)
Race Scenarios:2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Dec 2 - Jan 6)2022 Belgian Grand Prix (Dec 10 - Jan 6)2014 Bahrain Grand Prix (Dec 10 - Jan 6)
2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (Dec 2 - Jan 6)
2022 Belgian Grand Prix (Dec 10 - Jan 6)
2014 Bahrain Grand Prix (Dec 10 - Jan 6)

For a complete overview of Season 4, players can check out the full announcement from EA SPORTS™.

Visual Improvements

Enhanced Trackside Elements: Updates to sponsor boards, fences, barriers, and lighting deliver more realistic reflections, especially noticeable on metallic surfaces and in wet conditions.
Las Vegas Environment: PC, PS5®, and Xbox Series users can now see real-world Las Vegas landmarks, including Caesars Palace and the MGM Grand, replacing previous fictional names around the circuit. Additionally, the animated Sphere has been added for a more immersive experience.
Improved Ray Tracing: Updates to the Ray Tracing denoiser ensure sharper reflections and real-time lighting effects on surfaces such as car halos and track glass.
Wet Weather Spray Quality: Spray from tires in wet conditions now appears less blocky, offering a smoother and more realistic look during rainy races.
Reduced Smoke in Multiplayer: Excessive smoke from wheel spins and lockups has been reduced in multiplayer to improve visibility during intense moments like race starts.
Enhanced Vehicle Textures: Minor updates have been made to F1 vehicle textures and F2™ 2024 vehicle liveries.

Bug Fixes

Career Mode: Fixed a delay before the Engineer tutorial in My Team Career’s first session.
Audio: Fixed an issue preventing some F2™ 2024 drivers from being announced in the Grid Rundown.
Tracks:Adjusted DRS Activation points in Las Vegas during Track Acclimatisation Practice.Fixed grid alignment for AI vehicles after the formation lap at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Adjusted DRS Activation points in Las Vegas during Track Acclimatisation Practice.
Fixed grid alignment for AI vehicles after the formation lap at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Miscellaneous:Added an option to create badges with only an Emblem, no background.Resolved an issue where retrying Practice Programmes caused UDP data corruption.AMD FSR 3 support added on PC.Various UI improvements for smoother navigation.
Added an option to create badges with only an Emblem, no background.
Resolved an issue where retrying Practice Programmes caused UDP data corruption.
AMD FSR 3 support added on PC.
Various UI improvements for smoother navigation.