The film `F1 The Movie` has now been released in cinemas, and EA Sports has launched the corresponding crossover content for their game, F1 25. This content is currently accessible to players who purchased the Iconic Edition of the game. For those who did not acquire the Iconic Edition, the six single-player scenarios based on the movie`s narrative are available for separate purchase as downloadable content.
Owners of the Iconic Edition also gain the ability to race as Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce in Career Mode and My Team, taking control of the fictional APXGP team. However, unlike the movie scenarios, access to these specific driver characters when purchased separately is exclusive to those who buy the DLC before July 11th.
Curious about the in-game performance potential of Hayes and Pearce? Brad Pitt`s seasoned character, Sonny Hayes, boasts an impressive Overall Rating (OVR) of 87. His detailed statistics include 94 for Experience, 93 for Racecraft, 88 for Awareness, and 84 for Pace. These ratings position Hayes as a highly competitive driver, comparable in strength to McLaren`s Oscar Piastri, who is currently leading the championship in the game.
Joshua Pearce is rated at an 82 OVR, placing him on par with driver Yuki Tsunoda. The young, promising character features stats of 75 Experience, 80 Racecraft, 79 Awareness, and 85 Pace. This represents a solid foundation of skills, indicating potential for significant growth within the game`s modes.
It`s worth noting that, unlike the real-world F1 drivers whose ratings in the game may change based on their actual performances on the track, the ratings for Hayes and Pearce will remain static.
Players who successfully complete all six race scenarios inspired by the movie, which are set at iconic tracks including Silverstone, Monza, Zandvoort, Mexico City, Spa-Francorchamps, and Abu Dhabi, will be rewarded with a cosmetic item: Sonny Hayes` helmet. This exclusive item can be used to customize their driver in F1 World and Driver Career modes.
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